Marine Weather and Tide Forecast for Bunker Hill, OR
January 12, 2025 5:17 PM PST (01:17 UTC) Change Location
 | Sunrise 7:45 AM Sunset 5:05 PM Moonrise 3:37 PM Moonset 7:17 AM |
PZZ350 Coastal Waters From Florence To Cape Blanco Or Out 10 Nm- 217 Pm Pst Sun Jan 12 2025
.small craft advisory in effect through Monday morning - .
Tonight - N wind 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt, becoming ne 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 8 to 10 ft. Wave detail: ne 4 ft at 5 seconds and nw 8 ft at 18 seconds.
Mon - NE wind 10 to 15 kt, becoming N 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 7 to 10 ft. Wave detail: N 4 ft at 5 seconds, nw 9 ft at 17 seconds and nw 3 ft at 10 seconds.
Mon night - NE wind 15 to 20 kt, easing to 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 6 to 9 ft. Wave detail: ne 3 ft at 4 seconds, nw 7 ft at 15 seconds and nw 4 ft at 20 seconds.
Tue - NE wind 10 to 15 kt, becoming N 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 7 to 10 ft. Wave detail: ne 3 ft at 4 seconds and W 9 ft at 18 seconds.
Tue night - NE wind 10 to 15 kt, easing to 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas 8 to 10 ft. Wave detail: ne 3 ft at 4 seconds and W 9 ft at 16 seconds.
Wed - NE wind 5 to 10 kt, backing to N in the afternoon. Seas around 8 ft. Wave detail: ne 2 ft at 4 seconds and W 8 ft at 15 seconds.
Wed night - N wind 5 to 10 kt, rising to 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 7 to 9 ft. Wave detail: N 2 ft at 4 seconds and W 8 ft at 14 seconds.
Thu - N wind 10 to 15 kt, rising to 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 7 to 8 ft. Wave detail: N 4 ft at 5 seconds and W 7 ft at 13 seconds.
Thu night - N wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Wave detail: N 4 ft at 5 seconds and W 7 ft at 14 seconds.
Fri - NE wind 10 to 15 kt, becoming N 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 6 to 7 ft. Wave detail: N 4 ft at 5 seconds and nw 7 ft at 13 seconds.
Fri night - NE wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 6 to 7 ft.
PZZ300 217 Pm Pst Sun Jan 12 2025
Synopsis for the southern oregon coastal waters - Breezy northerly winds will continue to produce steep seas with hazardous conditions to small crafts through Monday morning. South of cape blanco is where the strongest winds are forecast and likely to see hazardous seas. The sea state briefly improves late Monday as winds and the west swell diminish. The thermal trough will likely reestablish and strengthen by Thursday night with breezy to gusty winds likely through the weekend.
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Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Medford OR 213 PM PST Sun Jan 12 2025
DISCUSSION
Ridging over the northeastern Pacific and broad troughing over central North America will keep our forecast area under general high pressure with north flow aloft. A shortwave is riding this flow from north to south over the area today, but other than some increased mid to high level clouds, very little will mark its passage. Tonight into tomorrow, the shortwave will close off and take up position offshore of southern California and as a result, the Pacific ridge will tilt inland over the Pacific Northwest. This ridge then remains in control overhead, or just to the west of the area for the remainder of the week.
All of this means that the weather will be quiet, and fairly consistent from day to day this week. Expect fog/freezing fog and low clouds each overnight and morning for most valleys west of the Cascades. Confidence is much lower, but valley fog is possible east of the Cascades as well, although coverage may not be as widespread or as consistent as to the west. Otherwise, temperatures will generally see a gradual warming trend through the week, although any areas in more persistent fog or low clouds may stay cool. -BPN
AVIATION
12/18Z TAFS...The fog is not as dense as yesterday over our TAF sites and is already lifting in some of the valleys.
The inversion at 12Z over KMFR was very weak and shallow and suggests we should easily burn off the lower ceilings later today.
Therefore, look for VFR ceilings later this afternoon farther inland and away from the coast. We'll probably see the fog build back into the valleys later tonight.
Closer to the coast, light showers and MVFR ceilings are possible later this evening as a short wave travels down the Oregon coastline. With some offshore flow developing tonight, we're expecting to eventually clear out along the coast.
-Smith
MARINE
Updated 230 PM Sunday, January 12, 2025...Breezy northerly winds will continue to produce steep seas with hazardous conditions to small crafts through Monday morning. South of Cape Blanco is where the strongest winds are forecast and hence the Hazardous Seas Warning. Seas lower a bit on Monday with some weaker winds, although conditions will still be hazardous to small crafts.
A dry cold front will push through the region on Thursday and the gusty north winds will likely pick up around that time frame. A stronger thermal trough could rebuild by the weekend.
-Smith
BEACH HAZARDS
Updated 230 PM PST Saturday, January 11, 2025...The combination of a building long period west-northwest swell and a shorter period west swell will bring a moderate risk of sneaker waves to southern Oregon beaches through Monday morning.
The risk is higher for west facing beaches and on incoming tides.
High tides during the event are Sunday night around midnight and late Monday morning (10 am). Wave heights are also expected to reach a peak Monday morning.
Sneaker waves are a type of wave that can run higher up the beach than a normal wave. Sneaker waves can possibly wash over pathways or rock outcroppings. They can lift and carry logs, which can then strike or pin beachgoers. Sneaker waves can knock a person off their feet and carry them out to deeper waters, where hypothermia becomes possible. Sneaker waves can pose a lethal threat. As these conditions are expected while the sun is down, visibility will be limited. Always keep your eyes on the sea and use extra caution.
MFR WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
OR...Beach Hazards Statement through Monday morning for ORZ021-022.
CA...None.
PACIFIC COASTAL WATERS...Small Craft Advisory until 10 AM PST Monday for PZZ350-370.
Small Craft Advisory until 10 PM PST Monday for PZZ356-376.
Hazardous Seas Warning until 10 AM PST Monday for PZZ376.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Medford OR 213 PM PST Sun Jan 12 2025
DISCUSSION
Ridging over the northeastern Pacific and broad troughing over central North America will keep our forecast area under general high pressure with north flow aloft. A shortwave is riding this flow from north to south over the area today, but other than some increased mid to high level clouds, very little will mark its passage. Tonight into tomorrow, the shortwave will close off and take up position offshore of southern California and as a result, the Pacific ridge will tilt inland over the Pacific Northwest. This ridge then remains in control overhead, or just to the west of the area for the remainder of the week.
All of this means that the weather will be quiet, and fairly consistent from day to day this week. Expect fog/freezing fog and low clouds each overnight and morning for most valleys west of the Cascades. Confidence is much lower, but valley fog is possible east of the Cascades as well, although coverage may not be as widespread or as consistent as to the west. Otherwise, temperatures will generally see a gradual warming trend through the week, although any areas in more persistent fog or low clouds may stay cool. -BPN
AVIATION
12/18Z TAFS...The fog is not as dense as yesterday over our TAF sites and is already lifting in some of the valleys.
The inversion at 12Z over KMFR was very weak and shallow and suggests we should easily burn off the lower ceilings later today.
Therefore, look for VFR ceilings later this afternoon farther inland and away from the coast. We'll probably see the fog build back into the valleys later tonight.
Closer to the coast, light showers and MVFR ceilings are possible later this evening as a short wave travels down the Oregon coastline. With some offshore flow developing tonight, we're expecting to eventually clear out along the coast.
-Smith
MARINE
Updated 230 PM Sunday, January 12, 2025...Breezy northerly winds will continue to produce steep seas with hazardous conditions to small crafts through Monday morning. South of Cape Blanco is where the strongest winds are forecast and hence the Hazardous Seas Warning. Seas lower a bit on Monday with some weaker winds, although conditions will still be hazardous to small crafts.
A dry cold front will push through the region on Thursday and the gusty north winds will likely pick up around that time frame. A stronger thermal trough could rebuild by the weekend.
-Smith
BEACH HAZARDS
Updated 230 PM PST Saturday, January 11, 2025...The combination of a building long period west-northwest swell and a shorter period west swell will bring a moderate risk of sneaker waves to southern Oregon beaches through Monday morning.
The risk is higher for west facing beaches and on incoming tides.
High tides during the event are Sunday night around midnight and late Monday morning (10 am). Wave heights are also expected to reach a peak Monday morning.
Sneaker waves are a type of wave that can run higher up the beach than a normal wave. Sneaker waves can possibly wash over pathways or rock outcroppings. They can lift and carry logs, which can then strike or pin beachgoers. Sneaker waves can knock a person off their feet and carry them out to deeper waters, where hypothermia becomes possible. Sneaker waves can pose a lethal threat. As these conditions are expected while the sun is down, visibility will be limited. Always keep your eyes on the sea and use extra caution.
MFR WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
OR...Beach Hazards Statement through Monday morning for ORZ021-022.
CA...None.
PACIFIC COASTAL WATERS...Small Craft Advisory until 10 AM PST Monday for PZZ350-370.
Small Craft Advisory until 10 PM PST Monday for PZZ356-376.
Hazardous Seas Warning until 10 AM PST Monday for PZZ376.
| Stations | Dist | Age | Wind | Air | Water | Waves | inHg | DewPt |
| CHAO3 - 9432780 - Charleston, OR | 11 mi | 42 min | N 5.1G | 30.43 | ||||
| SNTO3 | 11 mi | 48 min | 0 | 45°F | 30.48 | 43°F | ||
| 46128 | 22 mi | 138 min | 52°F | |||||
| 46229 - UMPQUA OFFSHORE, OR (139) | 36 mi | 52 min | 52°F | 9 ft | ||||
| PORO3 - 9431647 - Port Orford, OR | 47 mi | 48 min | NNE 12G | 48°F | 52°F | 30.44 |
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