National Weather ServiceOregonHigh Surf AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
High Surf Advisories in Oregon
The National Weather Service issued 14 high surf advisories for Oregon in 2025 and 20 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 6th most of any state. 2026 through September: 3, 73% below the average of 11 for those months in 2008-2025. South Central Oregon Coast was covered most often (213 times since 2008).
How many high surf advisories does Oregon get?
Every high surf advisory that covered part of Oregon. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 3 |
| 2025 | 14 |
| 2024 | 19 |
| 2023 | 13 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2021 | 16 |
| 2020 | 17 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2018 | 20 |
| 2017 | 15 |
| 2016 | 46 |
| 2015 | 19 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2012 | 30 |
| 2011 | 27 |
| 2010 | 32 |
| 2009 | 24 |
| 2008 | 24 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does Oregon get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in Oregon?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Central Oregon Coast | 213 | 32 | February 22, 2026 |
| Curry County Coast | 201 | 30 | February 22, 2026 |
| North Oregon Coast | 138 | 6 | January 7, 2024 |
| Central Oregon Coast | 116 | 6 | January 7, 2024 |
| Central Coast of Oregon | 12 | 12 | January 7, 2026 |
| Clatsop County Coast | 12 | 12 | January 7, 2026 |
| Tillamook County Coast | 12 | 12 | January 7, 2026 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
What is a high surf advisory?
A high surf advisory means large, dangerous breaking waves and strong currents along the shore. An advisory is issued for a hazard less serious than a warning that can still cause inconvenience or danger if people are not careful. The national record · Every warning type in Oregon.