Type: | Flat, Small Wave (< 1m), Medium Wave (1-3m), Big Wave (> 3m) |
Hazards: | Mole |
Quality: | Clean |
Best Tide: | No Info |
Ocean, can range from flat to huge waves, but a jetty offers protection. Look for NW swell in the 5-10 foot range.
Type: | Sand |
Size: | Big |
Hazards: | None |
Beach Users: | None |
Wide open sandy beach. Possible to do downwinders with a two vehicles park one at the first lot on the right after hard left curve by sand wall.
Best Months: | May, June, July, August, September |
Wind Type: | Thermal Winds |
Best Direction: | N, NW, NNW |
Main Direction: | NW, NNW |
Look for wind any direction except E when it rolls off of the land and is gusty. N-NW are the best. It can be very windy here (40+) so watch the forecast and hit the water early on windy days. On N wind ride the South jetty. On S wind (winter time and gustier) ride the North jetty.
Transport: | Car |
Access: | Short Walk |
Drive from Portland south on 105. From Eugene take 126 west until you reach Florence. Here drive south on 101, cross the bridge and turn right onto S Jetty Road. Follow it until you hit the ocean and turn right and drive all the way north until you hit the south jetty.
Rules: | Time Restrictions, Fees, None |
Surf rules: rider on the wave has the right of way, otherwise right hand forward has R-O-W. Park pass required or park on the jetty itself so as not to pay (locals fought hard for that right). Closes at 10pm, no camping.
Try Three Rivers Casino & Hotel for great food and live entertainment. Open 24/7.