National Weather ServiceOregonHigh Surf WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
High Surf Warnings in Oregon
The National Weather Service issued 3 high surf warnings for Oregon in 2025 and 5 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 3rd most of any state. 2026 through September: 0, 100% below the average of 3 for those months in 2008-2025. South Central Oregon Coast was covered most often (55 times since 2008).
How many high surf warnings does Oregon get?
Every high surf warning that covered part of Oregon. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 0 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2024 | 7 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2020 | 4 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2016 | 10 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2012 | 13 |
| 2011 | 0 |
| 2010 | 10 |
| 2009 | 3 |
| 2008 | 6 |
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 | 55 | 10 | March 27, 2025 |
| Curry County Coast | 54 | 9 | March 27, 2025 |
| North Oregon Coast | 28 | 1 | January 9, 2024 |
| Central Oregon Coast | 20 | 1 | January 9, 2024 |
| Central Coast of Oregon | 2 | 2 | February 25, 2025 |
| Clatsop County Coast | 2 | 2 | February 25, 2025 |
| Tillamook County Coast | 2 | 2 | February 25, 2025 |
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 warning?
A high surf warning means very large breaking waves that can wash people off beaches and damage coastal property. A warning means the hazard is happening, about to happen, or very likely: act now to protect people and property. The national record · Every warning type in Oregon.