Marine forecast
Cape Foulweather to Florence, OR
- current wind
- 2 kt NE
- Gusts
- 4 kt
- Seas
- 4.9 ft
- Period
- 13 sec
- Air
- 61°F
Observed Tue 12:10 PM | PZZ253
- Gusts now
- 4 kt
- Seas now
- 4.9 ft · 13 sec
- Air
- 61°F
- 72-hr peak
- 8 kt
- Peak seas
- 6 ft
In brief
At 12:10 pm PDT on Oct 13, 2026, NDBC station NWPO3 (Newport, OR, 11 miles away) measured wind from the NE at 2 kt, gusting to 4 kt; buoy 46229 measured seas of 4.9 ft. The NWS forecast for Cape Foulweather to Florence, OR issued at 1:30 am PDT on Oct 13, 2026 reads, for today: “SE wind around 5 kt, backing to NW this afternoon. Seas 4 to 5 ft.”
Source: National Weather Service Portland OR forecast; NDBC observations
Wind forecast · ktPeak 8 kt
Seas forecast · ftPeak 6 ft
NWS marine forecast
| Period | Forecast |
|---|---|
| Today | SE wind around 5 kt, backing to NW this afternoon. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 15 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds. |
| Tonight | N wind around 5 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 14 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds. |
| Wed | NE wind around 5 kt, backing to N in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: N 2 ft at 4 seconds, NW 5 ft at 13 seconds and SW 2 ft at 17 seconds. |
| Wed Night | N wind 5 to 10 kt, becoming NE after midnight. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: N 2 ft at 4 seconds, NW 6 ft at 12 seconds and SW 2 ft at 17 seconds. |
| Thu | NE wind around 5 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: NE 2 ft at 4 seconds, W 5 ft at 12 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds. |
| Thu Night | N wind 5 to 10 kt, becoming NE after midnight. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: N 2 ft at 4 seconds, W 4 ft at 12 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds. |
| Fri | NE wind around 5 kt, backing to NW in the afternoon. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 11 seconds and SW 2 ft at 14 seconds. |
| Fri Night | N wind around 5 kt in the evening, becoming light and variable. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 5 ft at 11 seconds and SW 2 ft at 14 seconds. |
| Sat | SW wind around 5 kt, veering to NW in the afternoon. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NW 2 ft at 4 seconds, W 6 ft at 12 seconds and SW 2 ft at 14 seconds. A chance of rain in the morning. |
| Sat Night | N wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 6 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: N 2 ft at 4 seconds and W 7 ft at 14 seconds. |
Issued Tue 1:30 AM by Portland OR (product CWFPQR).
Recent buoy conditions
| Time | Wind | Gust | Seas | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 12:10 PM | 2 kt NE | 4 kt | — | — |
| Tue 11:50 AM | 4 kt NE | 5 kt | — | — |
| Tue 10:50 AM | 5 kt ENE | 7 kt | — | — |
| Tue 9:50 AM | 5 kt E | 8 kt | — | — |
| Tue 8:50 AM | 5 kt E | 6 kt | — | — |
| Tue 7:50 AM | 3 kt ENE | 5 kt | — | — |
| Tue 6:50 AM | 3 kt E | 5 kt | — | — |
| Tue 5:50 AM | 5 kt E | 6 kt | — | — |
| Tue 4:50 AM | 6 kt E | 8 kt | — | — |
| Tue 3:50 AM | 8 kt E | 11 kt | — | — |
| Tue 2:50 AM | 5 kt E | 8 kt | — | — |
| Tue 1:50 AM | 3 kt E | 4 kt | — | — |
Observed Tue 12:10 PM at NDBC buoy NWPO3 (Newport, OR), 10.8 miles away. Seas from buoy 46229 (UMPQUA OFFSHORE, OR (139)), 52.4 miles away, at Tue 11:56 AM.
Frequently asked questions
What is the marine forecast for Cape Foulweather to Florence today?
Today: SE wind around 5 kt, backing to NW this afternoon. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 15 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds.
Is there a small craft advisory for Cape Foulweather to Florence?
No advisories, warnings or watches are in effect for NWS zone PZZ253 as of the last update on this page. Advisories can be issued at any time; check the current bulletin before leaving the dock.
How high are the waves at Cape Foulweather to Florence right now?
Seas are running 4.9 ft at a 13-second period, measured at NDBC buoy NWPO3 Tue 12:10 PM, 10.8 miles from this zone. The forecast peaks at 6.0 ft Wed 11 PM.
What do the wind speeds in knots mean?
One knot is 1.15 mph. The National Weather Service issues a small craft advisory for sustained winds of roughly 22–33 knots or hazardous seas, a gale warning at 34–47 knots, and a storm warning at 48 knots and above. Exact advisory thresholds vary by forecast office and by water body — a bay reaches dangerous chop at a lower wind speed than open ocean.
Where does this forecast come from?
The forecast text is the National Weather Service's own marine bulletin for zone PZZ253, issued by Portland OR, reproduced in full. The wind and seas charts are drawn from the NWS gridded forecast for a point inside the zone. Observations come from the nearest reporting NDBC buoy. We are not affiliated with NOAA or the National Weather Service.
Forecast: NOAA/NWS product CWFPQR, issued Tue 1:30 AM. Observations: NOAA National Data Buoy Center station NWPO3, read Tue 12:10 PM. Retrieved Oct 13, 12:42 PM. Conditions offshore change faster than any page can be rebuilt, so check the current NWS bulletin and your own instruments before going out.