Surf's up, wave riders! Get ready for a wild weekend along the Pacific Northwest coast. The ocean is serving up some serious swell action that'll make even the most seasoned surfers sit up and take notice.
From Long Beach, Washington, to the Oregon coastline, we're looking at massive surf heights ranging from 11 to 18 feet. That's right - these aren't your average beach day waves. The offshore swells are rolling in with serious attitude, mainly coming from the west and southwest at impressive 12 to 14-second intervals.
Washington's Long Beach is expecting consistent 12 to 16-foot waves with southeast winds ramping up from 11 to 18 miles per hour. Over in Seaside and Cannon Beach, the surf is getting even more intense, with Saturday's forecast showing 14 to 18-foot waves and south winds howling at 26 miles per hour.
Conditions are mostly cloudy with rain likely, so pack your waterproof gear. Temperatures will hover around a chilly 50 to 55 degrees - definitely wetsuit weather for any brave souls thinking about catching these monster waves.
But here's your serious safety moment: these aren't playground waves. Cold water, sneaker waves, and rip currents are real dangers. A sneaker wave can surprise you faster than you can say "wipeout," rushing much further up the shore than you'd expect.
For all you adrenaline junkies and coastal adventurers, stay alert, watch those waves carefully, and respect the ocean's power. This isn't just a surf report - it's a reminder that Mother Nature calls the shots.
Stay safe, stay stoked, and may your weekend be as epic as these waves!