Florence South Jetty
Oregon, USA
Beach breakAdvanced
A jetty-shaped beachbreak with sand pushed up by the jetty structure, creates a fast-peeling left-hander that can barrel hard when swell is direct.
Typical Conditions
The Surf Window
Swell Window
OptimalW (270°)
WindowSSW–NNW (210°–330°)
Size4-7ft
Wind
E
Offshore
Tide
Mid to high
LowMidHigh
Season
August–March
JFMAMJJASOND
The Wave
Type
Left
Bottom
Sand with jetty rock
Shape
Steep takeoff, hollow barrel, fast wall
Length
80–150m
Skill Level
- •Who it's for: Advanced
- •Why: Requires paddle power, the takeoff is steep and the barrel is fast.
Hazards
- •Jetty rocks on south end
- •Current pulls south along jetty
- •Cold water
Local Tips
- •One of Oregon's premier waves, works year-round with Atlantic swell in winter and tropical swell in summer.
- •Summer can see consistent 4–5ft peelers, winter is hollower and more powerful.
Location
43.1867, -124.1033