Marine forecast
Florence to Cape Blanco, OR
- current wind
- 2 kt N
- Gusts
- 5 kt
- Seas
- 4.9 ft
- Period
- 13 sec
- 72-hr peak
- 16 kt
Observed Tue 11:36 AM | PZZ350
- Gusts now
- 5 kt
- Seas now
- 4.9 ft · 13 sec
- 72-hr peak
- 16 kt
- Peak seas
- 6 ft
In brief
At 11:36 am PDT on Oct 13, 2026, NDBC station CHAO3 (Charleston, OR, 7 miles away) measured wind from the N at 2 kt, gusting to 5 kt; buoy 46229 measured seas of 4.9 ft. The NWS forecast for Florence to Cape Blanco, OR issued at 12:26 pm PDT on Oct 13, 2026 reads, for this afternoon: “N wind 5 to 10 kt, rising to 10 to 15 kt late. Seas 4 to 5 ft.”
Source: National Weather Service Medford, OR forecast; NDBC observations
Wind forecast · ktPeak 16 kt
Seas forecast · ftPeak 6 ft
NWS marine forecast
| Period | Forecast |
|---|---|
| This Afternoon | N wind 5 to 10 kt, rising to 10 to 15 kt late. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: NW 5 ft at 14 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds. |
| Tonight | N wind 5 to 10 kt, rising to 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NW 3 ft at 3 seconds, NW 5 ft at 14 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds. Patchy dense fog. |
| Wed | N wind 10 to 15 kt, rising to 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: N 4 ft at 4 seconds, NW 5 ft at 14 seconds and SW 2 ft at 17 seconds. |
| Wed Night | N wind 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt, easing to 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 6 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: N 4 ft at 5 seconds, NW 6 ft at 12 seconds and SW 2 ft at 17 seconds. |
| Thu | NE wind 10 to 15 kt, becoming N around 5 kt in the afternoon. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NW 5 ft at 12 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds. |
| Thu Night | N wind around 5 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 12 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds. Patchy fog. |
| Fri | N wind around 5 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 11 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds. Patchy fog in the morning. |
| Fri Night | N wind around 5 kt, veering to SE after midnight. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 5 ft at 11 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds. |
| Sat | SE wind around 5 kt, backing to N in the afternoon. Seas around 5 ft, building to 6 to 7 ft in the afternoon. Wave Detail: N 2 ft at 4 seconds and W 6 ft at 13 seconds. |
| 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 12 seconds. |
Issued Tue 12:26 PM by Medford, OR (product CWFMFR).
Recent buoy conditions
| Time | Wind | Gust | Seas | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 11:36 AM | 2 kt N | 5 kt | — | — |
| Tue 10:54 AM | 2 kt N | 4 kt | — | — |
| Tue 9:54 AM | 4 kt ESE | 6 kt | — | — |
| Tue 8:54 AM | 3 kt ESE | 5 kt | — | — |
| Tue 7:54 AM | 2 kt SSE | 3 kt | — | — |
| Tue 6:54 AM | 3 kt SE | 5 kt | — | — |
| Tue 5:36 AM | 4 kt SE | 6 kt | — | — |
| Tue 4:54 AM | 2 kt SE | 5 kt | — | — |
| Tue 3:54 AM | 5 kt S | 7 kt | — | — |
| Tue 2:54 AM | 1 kt S | 2 kt | — | — |
| Tue 1:54 AM | 2 kt SE | 3 kt | — | — |
| Tue 12:54 AM | 0 kt | 1 kt | — | — |
Observed Tue 11:36 AM at NDBC buoy CHAO3 (Charleston, OR), 6.6 miles away. Seas from buoy 46229 (UMPQUA OFFSHORE, OR (139)), 24.8 miles away, at Tue 11:56 AM.
Frequently asked questions
What is the marine forecast for Florence to Cape Blanco today?
This Afternoon: N wind 5 to 10 kt, rising to 10 to 15 kt late. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: NW 5 ft at 14 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds.
Is there a small craft advisory for Florence to Cape Blanco?
No advisories, warnings or watches are in effect for NWS zone PZZ350 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 Florence to Cape Blanco right now?
Seas are running 4.9 ft at a 13-second period, measured at NDBC buoy CHAO3 Tue 11:36 AM, 6.6 miles from this zone. The forecast peaks at 6.0 ft Tue 5 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 PZZ350, issued by Medford, 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 CWFMFR, issued Tue 12:26 PM. Observations: NOAA National Data Buoy Center station CHAO3, read Tue 11:36 AM. 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.