Oregon
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.
Sun, May 10: 4–5ft, 11s period, rated Poor - Fair. Pretty quiet out there — 4-5ft and mostly poor - fair with 10mph from the NNW.
Mon, May 11: 5–6ft, 11s period, rated Poor. First light looks cleanest — 5-6ft on W swell at 11s with 10mph N winds. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 18mph from the N and dropping conditions to poor.
Tue, May 12: 4–5ft, 11s period, rated Fair. Early morning is your best window — 5-6ft waves on W swell at 11s with light ESE winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 11mph, bringing conditions down to fair.
Wed, May 13: 5–6ft, 13s period, rated Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 5-6ft on W swell at 11s with calm winds. The W wind kicks in by afternoon — 8mph and fair by then.
Thu, May 14: 4–5ft, 12s period, rated Poor - Fair. Not the most exciting day — 5-6ft and poor - fair conditions with light winds out of the SW. Expect the wind to bump up to around 8mph by PM.
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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 10.4s swell period. Wind is NNW at 9mph 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 4-5ft, produced by a 4.3ft W primary swell at 10s, a 0.6ft SW secondary swell at 16s, a 0.5ft SW tertiary swell at 18s. 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 Wednesday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 5ft waves, a 10.6s 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.
