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Florence Surf Forecast, Oregon

Oregon

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Florence surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
12.9s
Wind
11mph
WSW / Gusts 18mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
2.3ft @ 7sNW
Secondary
1.3ft @ 13sWNW
Tertiary
0.6ft @ 10sWNW
Wind Swell
1.3ft @ 3sSW

Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Wed, Apr 15-6ft
Poor

Early morning is your best window — 1-2ft waves on NW swell at 7s with strong SW wind at 15mph. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 22mph from the SSW and dropping conditions to poor.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s WNW|15-22mph SSW
Thu, Apr 211-12ft
Poor

Skip the dawn patrol — 9-10ft and poor early on. Winds back off through the day and conditions clean up to poor - fair by PM.

6am9am12pm3pm
11s W|11-17mph WNW
Fri, Apr 37-8ft
Very Good

Early morning is your best window — 7-8ft waves on WNW swell at 11s with gentle ESE breeze. Surf tapers off through the afternoon to 5-6ft.

6am9am12pm3pm
11s WNW|4-5mph E
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Sun
4ft
Swell building Sun, Apr 5Fair

13s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast

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Forecast Charts

Florence Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
W
Best Wind
E
Season
Fall

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.

Strong currentsCold water temperaturesOccasional shore break

Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.

Florence Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Florence?
The current wave height at Florence is 1-2ft with a 12.9s swell period. Wind is WSW at 11mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Florence surf forecast?
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.
What is the breaking wave height at Florence?
The current breaking wave height at Florence is 1-2ft, produced by a 2.3ft NW primary swell at 7s, a 1.3ft WNW secondary swell at 13s, a 0.6ft WNW tertiary swell at 10s, a 1.3ft SW wind swell swell at 3s. 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.
When is the best time to surf Florence?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Florence is Friday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 7ft waves, a 10.9s swell period, and conditions rated Very Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.