High surf advisory issued from central Oregon coast to Washington's Wahkiakum County

A look at the surf at Pacific City, Ore., Friday afternoon. (Courtesy of NWCN)

FOX12 Oregon

4:16 p.m. PST, December 23, 2011

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The National Weather Service has issued a high surf advisory from the central Oregon coast up to Wahkiakum County along the southern Washington coast from Friday afternoon into early Saturday morning.

The NWS is warning that waves of up to 22 feet will pound Oregon's shores and create dangerous conditions. The surf is expected to build from 2 p.m. Friday until 4 a.m. Saturday. As the waves get bigger and more powerful, they are warning that the surf zone will be especially dangerous as the tide goes in or out.

The waves are expected to arrive with a very long swell period, possibly as much as 18 seconds, carrying with them a large amount of energy.

The National Weather Service reminds beach goers to be careful under high surf conditions. The powerful waves have the potential to sweep people from jetties and rocks or to knock them down with logs and other debris.

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