Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 NM Marine Forecast
| Today...Ne Wind 5 To 10 Kt, Backing To N Late. Seas 3 To 5 Ft. Wave Detail: W 4 Ft At 13 Seconds And W 2 Ft At 21 Seconds. |
| Tonight...E Wind 5 To 10 Kt, Veering To Se After Midnight. Seas 5 To 7 Ft. Wave Detail: W 6 Ft At 19 Seconds. |
| Tue...S Wind Around 5 Kt. Seas 6 To 7 Ft. Wave Detail: W 6 Ft At 14 Seconds And Sw 4 Ft At 17 Seconds. |
| Tue Night...E Wind Around 5 Kt. Seas 5 To 6 Ft. Wave Detail: W 6 Ft At 14 Seconds. |
| Wed...E Wind Around 5 Kt, Backing To N In The Afternoon. Seas 4 To 5 Ft. Wave Detail: W 5 Ft At 13 Seconds. |
| Wed Night...N Wind 5 To 10 Kt. Seas 4 To 5 Ft, Building To 5 To 7 Ft After Midnight. Wave Detail: W 5 Ft At 16 Seconds. |
| Thu...N Wind 5 To 10 Kt. Seas 5 To 7 Ft. Wave Detail: N 2 Ft At 4 Seconds, W 5 Ft At 15 Seconds And W 5 Ft At 18 Seconds. |
| Thu Night...Ne Wind 5 To 10 Kt. Seas 4 To 5 Ft. Wave Detail: N 2 Ft At 4 Seconds And W 5 Ft At 15 Seconds. A Chance Of Rain. |
| Fri...Ne Wind 5 To 10 Kt. Seas 4 To 6 Ft. Wave Detail: Nw 2 Ft At 4 Seconds And W 5 Ft At 15 Seconds. |
| Fri Night...Ne Wind 5 To 10 Kt. Seas 4 To 5 Ft. |
| Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Medford OR 409am PST Monday Jan 19 2026 oday through Sunday)... Key Points: * High pressure aloft will be common the next several days - Leading to dry precipitation-free conditions - Morning fog/freezing fog possible for mainly westside valleys - Air stagnation advisories in place through Wednesday * The pattern does briefly break down Thurs-Sat - A pacific trough will bring a change in the upper levels - May see some relief in the stagnant air pattern - Small chance for precipitation along/near the coast Further Details: January is shaping up to be a very uneventful month for precipitation for the most part. High pressure continues to dominate the weather across the region. The biggest impact will be fog and freezing fog the next several mornings along with a stable airmass that will see little change. The latter of which has resulted in continued air stagnation advisories through Wednesday. Air stagnation can also bring poor air quality as pollutants get trapped under stable air. A potential change in the upper levels may come on Thursday in the wake of a Pacific trough which will pass south of the forecast area later this week. The result will be northwesterly flow across the region Thursday through Saturday before high pressure builds back in Sunday. While the pattern does change, this will likely not lead to widepsread precipitation chances. In fact, ensemble data shows very little precipitation through the next 7 days. However, the NBM is holding onto precipitation chances along and near the coast through later parts of the week albeit low chances and very little Quantitative Precipitation Forecast. It would not be a shock to see these chances dwindle as more data comes in as some of this may be tied to climatology. The reality is we are lacking variables needed for widespread precipitation chances. Looking ahead, the next reasonable chance for widespread precipitation may not come until the end of the month to early February. Even then its not a slam dunk but something to look forward to as this month has been mostly dry. -Guerrero Marine Updated 300am PST Monday, January 19, 2026...An extended stretch of relatively calm conditions will persist through midweek. North to northeast winds increase slightly today, but both winds and seas will remain below advisory levels. A long period swell will move through the waters tonight through Tuesday with a brief return of light southerly flow over inner waters that shifts back to the north on Wednesday. North winds could increase enough Thursday or Friday to bring conditions hazardous to small craft, especially south of Cape Blanco. .BEACH HAZARDS...Updated 300am PST Monday, January 19, 2026...A low amplitude (3-6 ft), but long period (18-20 seconds) swell is expected to move into the coastal waters tonight and persist through the high tide tomorrow. This will increase the risk of sneaker waves on area beaches, especially on the incoming tide Tuesday morning. If you plan to visit area beaches, please be aware of the dangers sneaker waves pose to beach goers. Sneaker waves can run up significantly farther on beaches than normal, including over rocks and jetties. These waves can suddenly knock people off of their feet and sweep them into the ocean. The waves can also move logs or other objects which could crush or trap anyone caught underneath. While sneaker waves can occur at any time, the greatest risk is on an incoming tide. Please be aware of the tides if venturing out onto the beaches. NEVER turn your back on the ocean! NOAA Medford OR Office: Watches - Warnings - Advisories OR...Beach Hazards Statement from this evening through Tuesday afternoon for ORZ021-022. Air Stagnation Advisory until 4pm PST Wednesday for ORZ023-024- 026-029>031. Dense Fog Advisory until noon PST today for ORZ023. Freezing Fog Advisory until noon PST today for ORZ024. CA...None. PACIFIC COASTAL WATERS...None. |
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