Station Name: Grays Harbor, WA (036)
Station Type: Buoy
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center

Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet

Nearest Address:
Offshore
Ocean Shores, WA 98569
Grays Harbor County

GPS Coordinates: 46.857, -124.244

Nearby Water Temperatures

Coastal Flood Advisory issued January 5 at 2:42PM PST until January 6 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Seattle WA

Effective: Mon January 5, 2026, 2:42 PM
Expires: Mon January 5, 2026, 11:00 PM

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected. Inundation of around 2 to 2.5 feet above ground level is possible along shorelines and low-lying coastal areas. * WHERE...Grays Harbor County Coast zone. * WHEN...From noon to 4 PM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Minor coastal flooding due to tidal overflow is expected around high tide. This may lead to flooding of parking lots, parks, and roads, with only isolated road closures expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tides have passed today and water levels are lowering. There is no longer a threat for additional tidal overflow today, however the risk of additional minor flooding continues on Tuesday.

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Inundation above ground level refers to the height above the Mean Higher High Water (MHHW) level.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 5 at 2:23PM PST until January 6 at 7:00PM PST by NWS Seattle WA

Effective: Mon January 5, 2026, 2:23 PM
Expires: Tue January 6, 2026, 12:00 AM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Olympics. * WHEN...From 4 AM to 7 PM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes. Strong winds could cause tree damage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow amounts of 1 to 2 feet expected for the highest elevations of the Olympics.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible power outages.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued January 5 at 10:02PM PST until January 6 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Seattle WA

Effective: Mon January 5, 2026, 10:02 PM
Expires: Tue January 6, 2026, 6:15 AM

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected. Inundation of around 2 to 2.5 feet above ground level is possible along shorelines and low-lying coastal areas. * WHERE...Grays Harbor County Coast zone. * WHEN...From noon to 4 PM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Minor coastal flooding due to tidal overflow is expected around high tide. This may lead to flooding of parking lots, parks, and roads, with only isolated road closures expected.

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Inundation above ground level refers to the height above the Mean Higher High Water (MHHW) level.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued January 6 at 1:18AM PST until January 6 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Seattle WA

Effective: Tue January 6, 2026, 1:18 AM
Expires: Tue January 6, 2026, 10:30 AM

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected. Inundation of around 2 to 2.5 feet above ground level is possible along shorelines and low-lying coastal areas. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves along the coast. * WHERE...Grays Harbor County Coast zone. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from noon today to 4 PM PST this afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, from 10 AM Wednesday to 10 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Minor coastal flooding due to tidal overflow is expected around high tide. This may lead to flooding of parking lots, parks, and roads, with only isolated road closures expected. Large breaking waves and sneaker waves can knock people off their feet, move driftwood and debris, and crash over rocks and jetties. People can be injured or drown while observing the ocean. Localized beach and coastal erosion is expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The largest waves are expected to occur between 2 PM Wednesday and 5 AM Thursday.

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Inundation above ground level refers to the height above the Mean Higher High Water (MHHW) level. Never turn your back on the ocean and keep children and pets close. Know the tides and forecast conditions. Follow warning signs and respect barriers.

High Surf Advisory issued January 6 at 1:18AM PST until January 8 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Seattle WA

Effective: Tue January 6, 2026, 1:18 AM
Expires: Tue January 6, 2026, 10:30 AM

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected. Inundation of around 2 to 2.5 feet above ground level is possible along shorelines and low-lying coastal areas. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves along the coast. * WHERE...Grays Harbor County Coast zone. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from noon today to 4 PM PST this afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, from 10 AM Wednesday to 10 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Minor coastal flooding due to tidal overflow is expected around high tide. This may lead to flooding of parking lots, parks, and roads, with only isolated road closures expected. Large breaking waves and sneaker waves can knock people off their feet, move driftwood and debris, and crash over rocks and jetties. People can be injured or drown while observing the ocean. Localized beach and coastal erosion is expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The largest waves are expected to occur between 2 PM Wednesday and 5 AM Thursday.

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Inundation above ground level refers to the height above the Mean Higher High Water (MHHW) level. Never turn your back on the ocean and keep children and pets close. Know the tides and forecast conditions. Follow warning signs and respect barriers.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 5 at 11:26PM PST until January 6 at 7:00PM PST by NWS Seattle WA

Effective: Mon January 5, 2026, 11:26 PM
Expires: Tue January 6, 2026, 9:00 AM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Olympics. * WHEN...From 4 AM to 7 PM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Strong winds could cause tree damage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow amounts of 1 to 2 feet expected for the highest elevations of the Olympics.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible power outages.

High Surf Advisory issued January 5 at 6:35PM PST until January 8 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Portland OR

Effective: Mon January 5, 2026, 6:35 PM
Expires: Tue January 6, 2026, 7:00 AM

* WHAT...Large waves and hazardous surf conditions. Breakers up to 25 feet. * WHERE...North and Central Coast of Oregon, and South Washington Coast. * WHEN...From 10 AM Wednesday to 4 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Destructive waves may wash over beaches, jetties, and other structures unexpectedly. People can be swept off rocks and jetties and drown while observing high surf. Minor beach erosion may damage coastal properties and buildings. Higher than normal water run-up is expected on beaches and low-lying shoreline. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The largest waves are expected to occur between 4 PM Wednesday and 7 AM Thursday.

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches, producing rip currents, sneaker waves and beach erosion. Stay well back from the water's edge and be alert for exceptionally high waves. Keep away from large logs on the beach. Water running up on the beach can easily lift or roll logs which can injure or kill someone caught in their path.

High Surf Advisory issued January 6 at 1:16AM PST until January 8 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Portland OR

Effective: Tue January 6, 2026, 1:16 AM
Expires: Tue January 6, 2026, 4:00 PM

* WHAT...Large waves and hazardous surf conditions. Breakers up to 25 feet. * WHERE...North and Central Coast of Oregon, and South Washington Coast. * WHEN...From 10 AM Wednesday to 4 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Destructive waves may wash over beaches, jetties, and other structures unexpectedly. People can be swept off rocks and jetties and drown while observing high surf. Minor beach erosion may damage coastal properties and buildings. Higher than normal water run-up is expected on beaches and low- lying shoreline. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The largest waves are expected to occur between 4 PM Wednesday and 7 AM Thursday.

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches, producing rip currents, sneaker waves and beach erosion. Stay well back from the water's edge and be alert for exceptionally high waves. Keep away from large logs on the beach. Water running up on the beach can easily lift or roll logs which can injure or kill someone caught in their path.