Weather & Marine Overview
The Southern Oregon coast is experiencing shifting weather conditions today as a weak cold front moves across the coastal waters. In Coos Bay, current temperatures hover around 58°F with a expected daytime high near 63°F, accompanied by south winds increasing from 5 to 10 knots up to 15 knots this afternoon. Further south at Port Orford, conditions remain cool with temperatures reaching a high of 61°F alongside southerly winds at 10 to 15 knots and patchy morning fog transitioning into afternoon shower chances. In Brookings, temperatures peak around 64°F with light southeast winds shifting southerly at 10 knots. Average wave heights across the coastal zone run 4 to 5 feet, creating moderate chop across open waters.
Swell & Offshore Buoy Data
Data from nearby NOAA offshore buoys indicates a predominant wave profile dominated by medium-period swell components. Port Orford buoy observations show a primary northwest swell measuring 4 feet at a 10-second period, combined with a secondary southerly swell component measuring 2 feet at a 15-second period. Meanwhile, recordings near the Cape Blanco offshore station register primary northwest swell components at 4 feet with an 8-second to 10-second period alongside a longer-period southwest swell at 2 feet and 14 seconds.
Tide Schedule & Astronomical Times
Tidal cycles for the Southern Oregon coastline feature early morning low tides followed by afternoon highs. Port Orford records a morning low tide of 0.4 feet at 7:04 AM, rising to a high tide of 7.5 feet at 1:18 PM, followed by an evening low tide of 0.4 feet at 7:35 PM. Solar observations indicate first light occurred early this morning, with sunrise recorded at 6:54 AM, sunset occurring at 7:33 PM, and total darkness settling over the coast by 8:01 PM.
Tomorrow's Outlook
Looking ahead to tomorrow, Sunday brings lingering morning showers before clearing by afternoon. Winds will shift southwesterly at 10 to 15 knots with occasional gusts reaching 20 knots, while seas remain relatively steady at 4 to 5 feet. High temperatures along the southern beaches will range from 60°F to 64°F under mostly cloudy skies.