Florence Beach Conditions & Surf Report

Florence is a central-coast town on the Siuslaw River, its charming Old Town gateway to the vast Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area — the largest expanse of coastal sand dunes in North America — stretching south along the shore. Beaches, dunes, and a historic waterfront define this scenic stop. The Pacific here is cold year-round — typically the upper 40s to upper 50s°F — so most visitors come for the scenery rather than swimming. Sneaker waves, cold water, and drifting logs are the real hazards, so check the safety flag above, never turn your back on the ocean, and keep well back from the surf line.