
Surf Forecasts:
Port Orford surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, NNW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, NNW swell with 587 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period with NNW 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 Tuesday (Aug 04) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s. 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 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Friday (Aug 07) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Port Orford over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s have a proper look at what’s cooking for Port Orford over the next sixteen days.
Right now, the surf is in a bit of a flat spell. There are a few waves at the start, but they’re nothing to get excited about. Tuesday the 4th kicks off with a 7ft swell from the NNW, period a short 8 seconds, and a moderate wave energy of 590. The wind is offshore but gusty at 16 mph – clean enough face but the quality is marginal. It drops a notch by afternoon: still 8ft but period drops to 7 seconds. Honestly, it’s a bit of a messy start.
Wednesday the 5th is the best of the early days. Morning brings 7ft from the NNW with an 8-second period and moderate energy of 514. Offshore breeze at 12 mph keeps things tidy, and the call is good. By afternoon the swell eases to 5ft, the wind swings to NNW at 9 mph and it’s glassy clean. That’s your window – small but fun, and the break is inconsistent, so you’ll want to pick your moments. Crowds are often here, so expect company.
Thursday the 6th is ordinary: 5ft waves, still offshore but wind picks up, and the energy drops to 335. Friday and the weekend are pretty poor – stronger winds kicking up, swell bumpy, period short. Saturday the 8th has 6ft but the wind is fresh at 19 mph, and energy is moderate. Not worth paddling out unless you’re desperate.
Then there’s a big gap. From Sunday the 9th all the way through to late in the second week, the surf is weak or the conditions are poor. Swell heights tumble to 1.0ft or 1ft by Monday the 10th – barely a ripple. There’s a late pulse on Tuesday the 11th afternoon: 2ft from the SW with a very long 19-second period and energy of 212, but it’s still poor quality. Not a runner.
The real standout is a long way off – around Sunday the 16th and Monday the 17th. The 16th morning has a 3ft WNW groundswell with a very long 17-second period and moderate energy of 552. It’s tagged as marginal, but the long period suggests shape. The bigger prize is Monday the 17th: morning has 3ft from the WNW, 15-second period, and moderate energy of 488. Afternoon jumps to 5ft, 14-second period, and a solid moderate energy of 867. Wind is gentle offshore, glassy clean. This is the best on offer – a proper clean groundswell for the point and reef setups. It’s inconsistent, so don’t expect a conveyor belt, but the quality and wind will make it worthwhile. Crowds are often, but for waves like that, you’ll share the smiles.
Tuesday the 18th still has clean 4ft from the WNW with 12-second period and moderate energy of 532. Wednesday the 19th fades to 2ft and ordinary again.
Keep in mind Port Orford is a sheltered spot, and optimum swell direction is NW. The swell we get is from NNW and WNW, so it’s not perfect direction, but the clean winter-grade groundswell in the second week is your best bet. Water temp is about average for this time of year – nothing wild.
So, don’t bother with this week. Next Sunday through Tuesday is your window, with Monday the 17th as the standout. It’s a long-range call, so keep an eye on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | N 6 | NNW 6 | N 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
690 | 525 | 545 | 536 | 464 | 263 | 285 | 219 | 214 | 215 | 252 | 291 | 277 | 253 | 256 | 188 | 171 | 248 | 200 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 4:01AM1.60m | 4:27PM2.14m | 5:12AM1.43m | 5:08PM2.19m | 6:40AM1.31m | 5:59PM2.22m | 8:22AM1.31m | 7:00PM2.26m | 9:49AM1.41m | 8:08PM2.32m | 10:50AM1.55m | 9:16PM2.39m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:15PM0.45m | 9:52AM0.41m | 11:15PM0.32m | 10:30AM0.64m | 00:23AM0.19m | 11:17AM0.86m | 1:36AM0.03m | 12:22PM1.03m | 2:47AM-0.14m | 1:45PM1.11m | 3:50AM-0.31m | 3:08PM1.09m | 4:45AM-0.44m | ||||||
— | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | |
8:36 | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:28 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 24 | 23 | 18 | 23 | 21 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 22 | 21 | 17 | 22 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 16 |
Feels °C | 10 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | WNW 9 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 18 | SW 13 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
66 | 65 | 84 | 57 | 38 | 67 | 99 | 116 | 88 | 85 | 83 | 82 | 131 | 82 | 170 | 172 | 169 | 198 | 131 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | S 15 | SSW 12 | S 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WNW 8 | SSW 20 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 12 | SW 16 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 |
16 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 33 | 73 | 24 | 37 | 12 | 13 | 80 | 79 | 75 | 91 | 46 | 65 | 38 | 37 | 36 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | SSW 12 | S 15 | SSW 12 | W 15 | S 13 | SSW 11 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 19 | WNW 14 | SSW 21 | W 13 | WNW 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 21 |
5 | 14 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 31 | 12 | 14 | 28 | 36 | 21 | 85 | 31 | 47 | 37 | 35 | 56 | 36 | 72 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | N 6 | NNW 6 | N 6 |
690 | 525 | 545 | 536 | 464 | 263 | 285 | 219 | 214 | 215 | 252 | 291 | 277 | 253 | 256 | 188 | 171 | 248 | 200 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 47 | 110 | 95 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 387 | 47 | 110 | 110 | 47 | 110 | 1011 | 95 | 508 | 677 | 95 |
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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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