Port Orford Surf Break

Lat Long: 42.74° N 124.49° W

Port Orford Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 05 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Port Orford sea temperature is
12.6°C
1.8° 

Port Orford surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Port Orford surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 17s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 11 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 9s period, NNW swell with 939 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period with NW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Port Orford this week:

The surf forecast for Port Orford over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Port Orford in the next 16 days are 2.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sat 5th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 10th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 17s
Most Powerful11PM (Fri 11th Sep)8ft (2.4m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Port Orford over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s shaping up for our local stretch.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you: the next few days are pretty flat and ordinary. We’re looking at a long stretch of small, mostly weak surf from now through the middle of next week. The water is running a bit colder than usual for this time of year, sitting at 55°F.

Saturday morning, the 5th, kicks things off with a tiny 4ft swell from the WNW, but the period is a short 9 seconds and the wind is a cross-offshore breeze. It’s surfable, but very average. That pretty much sets the tone for the next few days. Sunday the 6th, the swell drops to 3ft from the NW, still with a short period. Monday the 7th, Tuesday the 8th, and Wednesday the 9th are all similar – small, weak, and unremarkable, with offshore winds but barely enough energy to get excited about. The combined energy is mostly in the low hundreds, which is weak.

Now, there is a bit of a pulse coming through later in the week. Thursday the 10th is the first time we see a real uptick. The morning brings a 4ft NW groundswell with a longer 11-second period. The combined energy jumps to 437 (moderate), and the wind is a clean offshore breeze. This is the first window that looks genuinely fun. The afternoon is interesting too, with a 3ft SW swell and a very long 17-second period, giving a combined energy of 782 (strong). That longer period will make for some nice lines, but it’s a smaller wave.

The standout window, though, is looking like Sunday the 20th. That’s a week and a half out, so keep an eye on it, but the models are hinting at a solid 6ft swell from the WNW with a 10-second period. The combined energy is a strong 910 (moderate to strong). The morning wind is offshore, which should make for clean, punchy waves. This is the one to circle on the calendar.

For a break like Port Orford, which is a bit sheltered and inconsistent, the best bet is to wait for that Thursday the 10th morning session for a cleaner, longer-period swell, or hold out hope for that Sunday the 20th window. Don’t expect much in between, as it’s a long gap of small, weak surf.

Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Sat morning, fresh winds from the N by Mon afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Saturday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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226
145
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339
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778
Wind (km/h)
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NNW
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NW
15
NNW
10
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20
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High Tide
8:26AM1.45m
6:43PM2.18m
9:38AM1.57m
8:03PM2.19m
10:28AM1.71m
9:15PM2.25m
11:08AM1.86m
10:18PM2.30m
11:43AM2.00m
11:14PM2.31m
12:16PM2.13m
00:05AM2.27m
12:48PM2.22m
00:54AM2.19m
Low Tide
12:24PM1.19m
2:29AM-0.09m
2:01PM1.16m
3:33AM-0.18m
3:21PM1.02m
4:26AM-0.23m
4:24PM0.82m
5:11AM-0.23m
5:17PM0.60m
5:52AM-0.17m
6:06PM0.40m
6:29AM-0.05m
6:51PM0.23m
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Information about the Port Orford Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Port Orford provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Port Orford can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Port Orford surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Port Orford) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Port Orford may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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