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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.
Sat, May 16: 6–7ft, 13s period, rated Poor - Fair. The sweet spot is around midday — 6-7ft waves, strong NNW wind at 13mph, poor - fair conditions. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up.
Sun, May 17: 6–7ft, 13s period, rated Poor. Get out early for the best of it — 7-8ft waves on WNW swell at 12s and gentle ENE breeze. The N wind kicks in by afternoon — 19mph and poor by then.
Mon, May 18: 5–6ft, 18s period, rated Poor. First light looks cleanest — 5-6ft on NW swell at 10s with gentle NNE breeze. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 16mph from the NNW and dropping conditions to poor.
Tue, May 19: 7–8ft, 16s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 7-8ft on WNW swell at 14s with glassy conditions. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 14mph from the NNW and dropping conditions to poor.
Wed, May 20: 5–6ft, 13s period, rated Poor. First light looks cleanest — 6-7ft on WNW swell at 12s with light NNE winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 15mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
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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 5-7ft with a 13.35s swell period. Wind is NW at 16mph and conditions are rated Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Florence is 5-7ft, produced by a 3.2ft WNW primary swell at 13s, a 0.8ft SW secondary swell at 15s, a 6ft WNW wind swell swell at 8s. 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 Tuesday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 8ft waves, a 14.45s swell period, and conditions rated Very 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
