Florence & Oregon Dunes, OR

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Woahink Lake South of Florence

Today’s Forecast:

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54°F
High: 56° | Low: 47°
Current Temperature
Station: K6S2
Observed at: 12:15 pm CST on 11/13/26
Wind: 6 mph | Humidity: 88%
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High Surf Warning
High Surf Warning issued November 13 at 12:43AM PST until November 14 at 12:00PM PST by NWS Portland OR (Expires: November 14, 2026 2:00 pm)
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Description: * WHAT...Large waves and dangerous surf conditions. Breakers up to 30 to 35 feet. * WHERE...Central Coast of Oregon. * WHEN...From noon today to noon PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Destructive waves may wash over beaches, jetties, and other structures unexpectedly. People can be swept off rocks and jetties and drown while observing high surf. Severe beach erosion may destroy coastal properties and buildings. Higher than normal water run-up is expected on beaches and low- lying shoreline. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The threat of sneaker waves is extreme during these scenarios. Sneaker waves can suddenly knock people off of their feet and quickly pull them into the frigid ocean which may lead to serious injury or drowning. The sneaker wave threat will peak this evening and tonight. Instructions: A High Surf Warning means that high surf will affect beaches, producing rip currents, sneaker waves and beach erosion. Stay well back from the water's edge and be alert for exceptionally high waves. Keep away from large logs on the beach. Water running up on the beach can lift or roll logs which can injure or kill someone caught in their path.

Today:Rain before 4pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy. High near 56, with temperatures falling to around 52 in the afternoon. South wind 16 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight:Showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then rain. Mostly cloudy. Low around 47, with temperatures rising to around 49 overnight. South southwest wind 14 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday:Rain likely. Mostly cloudy. High near 59, with temperatures falling to around 57 in the afternoon. South wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

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Today’s Report:

🥾 Hiking

Fair
  65 /100

Fair for hiking. High near 58°F. Risk of rain later today (34%). Light wind (17 mph). Slight chance of thunderstorms.

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Marginal weather factor
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Marginal weather factor
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 17/100
Not Recommended for hiking. High near 52°F. High rain probability (93%). Light wind (12 mph).

⛺ Camping

Use Caution
  45 /100

Use Caution for camping. High near 58°F. Risk of rain later today (34%). Breezy winds (17 mph). Slight chance of thunderstorms.

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Marginal weather factor
  • Wind: Marginal weather factor
  • Thunderstorm: Marginal weather factor
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 20/100
Not Recommended for camping. High near 52°F. High rain probability (93%). Light wind (12 mph).

🛶 Paddling

  10 /100

Not Recommended for paddling. High near 58°F. Risk of rain later today (34%). Breezy winds (17 mph). Slight chance of thunderstorms. Temperatures outside comfort limits (58°F).

  • Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
  • Rain: Marginal weather factor
  • Wind: Marginal weather factor
  • Thunderstorm: Marginal weather factor
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 3/100
Not Recommended for paddling. High near 52°F. High rain probability (93%). Breezy winds (12 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (52°F).

🐟 Fishing

Use Caution
  45 /100

Use Caution for fishing. High near 58°F. Low rain risk (34%). Breezy winds (17 mph). Slight chance of thunderstorms.

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Marginal weather factor
  • Thunderstorm: Marginal weather factor
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 15/100
Not Recommended for fishing. High near 52°F. High rain probability (93%). Breezy winds (12 mph).

About Florence & Oregon Dunes

Florence & Oregon Dunes is a central coast planning page for dune walks, campground weekends, Siuslaw River access, Heceta Head viewpoints, Siltcoos Lake, and Jessie M. Honeyman State Park outings.

Make the Most of a Florence & Oregon Dunes Day

Use wind, rain, fog, tide timing, lake conditions, and river conditions to choose between dunes, Siuslaw River time, Heceta Head stops, Siltcoos Lake, or campground plans at Jessie M. Honeyman.

Weather Tips for Florence & Oregon Dunes

  • Dune wind, blowing sand, coastal fog, heavy rain, cold water, lake wind, tide timing, and sneaker waves can all affect Florence-area plans.
  • Check wind, cold water, current, river or lake levels, and lightning risk before choosing open water, river, or shoreline plans.
  • For campground days, check overnight lows, fire restrictions, rain timing, and how quickly shelter is available.
  • Stay off exposed rocks and logs when surf is active, and give yourself room from sneaker waves and rising tides.

Nearby Towns and Areas

This page is meant to cover a roughly 25-mile outdoor-planning area around Florence & Oregon Dunes, including Florence, Siuslaw River access, Oregon Dunes day-use areas, Heceta Head, Siltcoos Lake, Jessie M. Honeyman campground, and nearby lakes. It can also be useful when planning outdoor time near:

  • Oregon Dunes
  • Siuslaw River
  • Heceta Head
  • Jessie M. Honeyman State Park
  • Siltcoos Lake
  • Dunes City
  • South Jetty
  • Mercer Lake

Plan Around the Conditions

Use the forecast to choose the best version of Florence & Oregon Dunes rather than forcing one itinerary. Match rain, wind, tides, river or lake conditions, trail surfaces, smoke, road access, seasonal closures, and temperature swings to the activity that gives your group the most comfortable day.

7-Day Forecast for Florence & Oregon Dunes

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54°F
High: 56° | Low: 47°
Current Temperature
Station: K6S2
Observed at: 12:15 pm CST on 11/13/26
Wind: 6 mph | Humidity: 88%
Fri ⛈
56° 47°
93%
Sat 🌧
59° 48°
60%
Sun 🌧
56° 43°
93%
Mon 🌧
54° 40°
89%
Tue 🌧
55° 42°
75%
Wed 🌧
53° 40°
88%
Thu 🌧
54° 38°
27%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

56° Fri 59° Sat 56° Sun 54° Mon 55° Tue 53° Wed 54° Thu

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

47° Fri 48° Sat 43° Sun 40° Mon 42° Tue 40° Wed 38° Thu

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 20 Fri 94 Sat 93 Sun 83 Mon 93 Tue 78 Wed 90 Thu
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: November 13, 2026 10:13 pm CST