King Tides Pose Danger Along Pacific Northwest Coastlines
A woman narrowly avoided being swept away by a sneaker wave during king tides on the Oregon coast, as captured in a video shared by Cannon Beach police. These tides, caused by the alignment of the sun and moon's gravitational forces, create exceptionally high waves. Police have warned the public to maintain a safe distance from beaches, trails, and cliff edges during such conditions, and advised against using jetties as viewing spots.