Oregon
Best window·Sunday 6AM–9AM·5ft·Fair
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.
Wed, Jun 24: 2–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor - Fair. Slim pickings today — 2ft and poor - fair with glassy conditions.
Thu, Jun 25: 2–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor - Fair. A slow one — 2ft waves and poor - fair conditions with 8mph from the NNW.
Fri, Jun 26: 2–2ft, 16s period, rated Poor - Fair. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor - fair conditions with strong SW wind at 14mph.
Sat, Jun 27: 4–5ft, 9s period, rated Fair. Rideable all day with 4-5ft waves on WNW swell at 9s and light winds out of the W.
Sun, Jun 28: 5–6ft, 10s period, rated Fair. Consistent 5-6ft surf through the day on WNW swell at 10s with light S winds.
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 2ft with a 6.9s swell period. Wind is N at 18mph and conditions are rated Poor - Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Florence is 2ft, produced by a 0.8ft WNW primary swell at 12s, a 0.7ft W secondary swell at 8s, a 0.7ft SW tertiary swell at 13s, a 3.3ft NW wind swell swell at 7s. 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 Sunday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 5ft waves, a 9.6s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
