Best Florence surf window today: tide and conditions

Florence's best surf window today is 5:30 PM-6:30 PM, with rising tide, 2 mph wind, and 3.6 ft swell; tide in range, cross-shore winds. Florence South Jetty is the top pick at 0.5 ft.

Live surf planning

Plan around the live conditions

Best time to surf Florence this week

September rates 82/100 for Florence. 1 of 1 local beaches are in peak season; September is the historical peak if this week's surf report looks marginal.

Match the surf report

Now: rising tide, 1 mph wind, and 0.9 ft swell. Confirm them in the live surf report first.

Check today's Florence South Jetty surf report
82
GOOD

Seasonal pattern in September

September

1 of 1 beaches are in peak season right now. Expect 4-8 ft waves and 56°F water.

Next steps

Turn Florence's season guide into today's surf call

The calendar shows when this zone usually works. Start with the live report before you load boards.

Check today's Florence South Jetty surf reportStart with the live wave height, wind, tide, and board call before committing.Open pageFind the best current Florence windowCompare the city's current forecast and spot list against the seasonal pattern.Open pageCompare nearby Florence spotsUse the map to switch beaches when crowd, wind, or tide changes the call.Open page

Surf Score by Month

Score reflects overall surf quality each month — combining peak season activity, water temperature, and crowd levels.

Monthly Breakdown

January

60
Waves6-12 ft
Water temp48°F
Wetsuit5/4mm + boots/gloves/hood
CrowdsLow
Beaches peaking0

Big winter storms, raw power

February

58
Waves6-10 ft
Water temp47°F
Wetsuit5/4mm + boots/gloves/hood
CrowdsLow
Beaches peaking0

Consistent large swells

March

55
Waves4-8 ft
Water temp48°F
Wetsuit5/4mm + boots/gloves/hood
CrowdsLow
Beaches peaking0

Late winter swells fading

April

48
Waves3-6 ft
Water temp49°F
Wetsuit4/3mm + boots
CrowdsLow
Beaches peaking0

Spring transitions

May

40
Waves2-4 ft
Water temp50°F
Wetsuit4/3mm + boots
CrowdsLow
Beaches peaking0

Smaller swells, improving weather

June

45
Waves2-4 ft
Water temp52°F
Wetsuit4/3mm
CrowdsModerate
Beaches peaking0

Glassy mornings, summer starting

July

48
Waves2-4 ft
Water temp55°F
Wetsuit4/3mm
CrowdsModerate
Beaches peaking0

Small clean summer surf

August

50
Waves2-4 ft
Water temp58°F
Wetsuit4/3mm
CrowdsModerate
Beaches peaking0

Warmest water, small swells

September

Peak
82
Waves4-8 ft
Water temp56°F
Wetsuit4/3mm
CrowdsModerate
Beaches peaking1

Fall swell season begins, offshore winds

October

Peak
80
Waves4-8 ft
Water temp54°F
Wetsuit4/3mm + boots
CrowdsLow
Beaches peaking1

Peak fall season, consistent swells

November

Peak
72
Waves5-10 ft
Water temp52°F
Wetsuit5/4mm + boots/gloves/hood
CrowdsLow
Beaches peaking1

Big swells return, heavy rubber

December

65
Waves6-12 ft
Water temp50°F
Wetsuit5/4mm + boots/gloves/hood
CrowdsLow
Beaches peaking0

Winter storms, big waves

Dawn Patrol vs Afternoon Sessions

Dawn Patrol

  • Typically glassier conditions before onshore winds build
  • Smaller crowds, especially on weekdays
  • Water temps at their coolest — plan your wetsuit for the low end (48°F in winter)
  • Best for beach breaks and exposed reef setups in Florence

Afternoon Sessions

  • Onshore winds can create chop, but swell is often more consistent
  • Higher crowds on popular beaches, especially weekends
  • Water warms through the day — upper end (58°F in summer)
  • Sunset sessions can be magic when winds die down

Top Surf Spots in Florence

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Surf Guides for Florence, OR

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Sunset Sessions
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