Oregon
Consistent 4-5ft surf through the day on WNW swell at 10s with 19mph SSW winds.
Consistent 4-5ft surf through the day on WNW swell at 10s with 19mph SSW winds.
Best window·Thursday 2PM–5PM·4-6ft·Fair - Good
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Florence, Oregon. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Thu, Sep 3: 4–6ft, 11s period, rated Fair. Consistent 4-5ft surf through the day on WNW swell at 10s with 19mph SSW winds.
Fri, Sep 4: 3–4+ft, 10s period, rated Fair. Consistent 3-4+ft surf through the day on WNW swell at 10s with 8mph SSE winds.
Sat, Sep 5: 2–3ft, 9s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on WNW swell at 9s and gentle ENE breeze. The NNW wind kicks in by afternoon — 13mph and poor by then.
Sun, Sep 6: 2–3ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on NW swell at 9s with light ESE winds. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Mon, Sep 7: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with light E winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 11mph.
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Florence offers approachable beach breaks along the central Oregon coast, with sandy bottoms that create forgiving, mellow waves ideal for learning surfers. The spot faces eastward and picks up consistent Pacific swells during fall and winter months when Northwest storms generate quality groundswell. This exposed coastal area benefits from offshore easterly winds that can groom waves on good days, making it a reliable destination for intermediate progression.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Florence is 4-5ft with a 10.8s swell period. Wind is SSW at 19mph. Conditions are rated Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Florence is 4-5ft, produced by a 8.5ft WNW primary swell at 11s, a 4.8ft SSW wind swell swell at 7s, a 1.2ft SSW tertiary swell at 12s, a 1.1ft SW tertiary swell at 17s. Breaking wave height is the actual rideable wave size at the shore — calculated from offshore swell data using this spot's coastal bathymetry — not the raw buoy reading.
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Florence is Thursday from 2 PM to 5 PM with 5ft waves, a 10.8s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Florence works best with a W swell and E winds. Offshore winds groom the face of the wave, while onshore winds turn it sloppy. Cross-offshore conditions usually produce the cleanest shape.
Tide plays a big role at Florence. Mid tide works for most beach breaks, while reef and point breaks often prefer higher or lower stages. Use the tide chart above to line up your session with the swell peak.
Florence is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Florence offers approachable beach breaks along the central Oregon coast, with sandy bottoms that create forgiving, mellow waves ideal for learning surfers. The spot faces eastward and picks up consistent Pacific swells during fall and winter months when Northwest storms generate quality groundswell. This exposed coastal area benefits from offshore easterly winds that can groom waves on good days, making it a reliable destination for intermediate progression.
The prime season at Florence is fall, when swell direction, wind patterns, and water temps line up most consistently. Outside the peak season you can still score, but you'll need to watch the forecast closely for the right windows.
Common hazards at Florence include strong currents, cold water temperatures, occasional shore break. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Florence forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable; extended forecasts show general trends. We also verify our offshore swell predictions against NOAA buoy measurements daily — see our accuracy page for those swell-verification metrics (buoys measure open-water swell, not breaking surf size).
