Through our work with Travel Oregon, we just received word that the world's top surfers have about 48 hours' notice to descend on Lincoln City, Ore. for the third annual Nelscott Reef Tow In Classic, one of only two professional tow-in surfing contests in the world and the only one in North America.

After a three-month holding period, the event was just given the green light to host the competition this Friday, Jan. 11. The Nelscott Reef Tow In Classic is expecting three days of large waves, with swells to remain in the 20-foot range through Sunday afternoon. If conditions do not pan out on Friday, the contest will be held either Saturday or Sunday.

If you're planning on visiting the coast this weekend, make sure to swing by Lincoln City to check out pro surfers tackle these huge, powerful waves.

- Laura