Marine forecast
Florence to Cape Blanco OR (10-60 nm)
- 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 | PZZ370
- Gusts now
- 5 kt
- Seas now
- 4.9 ft · 13 sec
- 72-hr peak
- 16 kt
- Peak seas
- 8 ft
In brief
At 11:36 am PDT on Oct 13, 2026, NDBC station CHAO3 (Charleston, OR, 32 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 (10-60 nm) issued at 12:26 pm PDT on Oct 13, 2026 reads, for this afternoon: “N wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 5 ft.”
Source: National Weather Service Medford, OR forecast; NDBC observations
Wind forecast · ktPeak 16 kt
Seas forecast · ftPeak 8 ft
NWS marine forecast
| Period | Forecast |
|---|---|
| This Afternoon | N wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 14 seconds and S 2 ft at 15 seconds. Patchy fog. |
| Tonight | N wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NW 2 ft at 3 seconds, NW 5 ft at 14 seconds and S 3 ft at 15 seconds. Patchy fog. |
| Wed | N wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NE 4 ft at 4 seconds, NW 4 ft at 14 seconds and S 3 ft at 17 seconds. |
| Wed Night | N wind around 15 kt. Seas 7 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: NE 4 ft at 5 seconds, NW 6 ft at 13 seconds and S 3 ft at 17 seconds. |
| Thu | NE wind 10 to 15 kt, becoming N 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NE 2 ft at 4 seconds, NW 5 ft at 12 seconds and S 3 ft at 15 seconds. |
| Thu Night | N wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: N 2 ft at 3 seconds, NW 5 ft at 12 seconds and S 3 ft at 15 seconds. |
| Fri | N wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 5 ft at 11 seconds and S 2 ft at 15 seconds. |
| Fri Night | NW wind around 5 kt, backing to W after midnight. Seas around 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 5 ft at 11 seconds and S 2 ft at 15 seconds. |
| Sat | N wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: N 2 ft at 4 seconds, W 7 ft at 13 seconds and S 2 ft at 14 seconds. |
| Sat Night | N wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas around 8 ft. Wave Detail: N 2 ft at 4 seconds, W 8 ft at 12 seconds and S 2 ft at 14 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), 31.7 miles away. Seas from buoy 46229 (UMPQUA OFFSHORE, OR (139)), 32.6 miles away, at Tue 11:56 AM.
Frequently asked questions
What is the marine forecast for Florence to Cape Blanco OR (10-60 nm) today?
This Afternoon: N wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 14 seconds and S 2 ft at 15 seconds. Patchy fog.
Is there a small craft advisory for Florence to Cape Blanco OR (10-60 nm)?
No advisories, warnings or watches are in effect for NWS zone PZZ370 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 OR (10-60 nm) right now?
Seas are running 4.9 ft at a 13-second period, measured at NDBC buoy CHAO3 Tue 11:36 AM, 31.7 miles from this zone. The forecast peaks at 8.0 ft Wed 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 PZZ370, 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.