Weather Forecast for Rockaway Beach

* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement on the beaches, sneaker waves possible. For the High Surf Warning, large sneaker waves and dangerous surf conditions. Breakers up to 33 feet. * WHERE...Clatsop and Tillamook Coast, and South Washington Coast. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through late Saturday night. For the High Surf Warning, from 4 AM to 10 PM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Destructive waves may wash over beaches, jetties, and other structures unexpectedly. People can be swept off rocks and jetties and drown while observing high surf. Severe beach erosion may destroy coastal properties and buildings. Higher than normal water run-up is expected on beaches and low- lying shoreline. Sneaker waves can suddenly knock people off of their feet and quickly pull them into the frigid ocean which may lead to serious injury or drowning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Caution should be used when in or near the water, especially those who will be razor clamming. Keep children and pets away from the surf zone. Keep off of jetties, rocks and logs near the surf zone. If you see someone swept into the sea do not swim in after them. Call 911 and keep an eye on them until help arrives.

* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement on the beaches, sneaker waves possible. For the High Surf Warning, large sneaker waves and dangerous surf conditions. Breakers up to 33 feet. * WHERE...Clatsop and Tillamook Coast, and South Washington Coast. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through late Saturday night. For the High Surf Warning, from 4 AM to 10 PM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Destructive waves may wash over beaches, jetties, and other structures unexpectedly. People can be swept off rocks and jetties and drown while observing high surf. Severe beach erosion may destroy coastal properties and buildings. Higher than normal water run-up is expected on beaches and low- lying shoreline. Sneaker waves can suddenly knock people off of their feet and quickly pull them into the frigid ocean which may lead to serious injury or drowning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Caution should be used when in or near the water, especially those who will be razor clamming. Keep children and pets away from the surf zone. Keep off of jetties, rocks and logs near the surf zone. If you see someone swept into the sea do not swim in after them. Call 911 and keep an eye on them until help arrives.

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...In Oregon, Clatsop County Coast and Tillamook County Coast. In Washington, South Washington Coast. * WHEN...From 3 PM to 11 PM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will result in widely scattered tree damage and power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...In Oregon, Clatsop County Coast and Tillamook County Coast. In Washington, South Washington Coast. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 11 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will result in widely scattered tree damage and power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 15 to 17 ft at 14 seconds and southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. For the Storm Warning, seas 16 to 21 ft at 13 seconds and south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR out 10 NM and Waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR from 10 to 60 NM. * WHEN...Hazardous Seas Warning, until 10 AM PST Saturday. Storm Warning, from 10 AM Saturday to 4 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds are most likely to peak between 1600 and 2000.