Surf Forecasts:
Port Orford surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 7s period, NNW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 7s period, NNW swell with 448 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 12s period with WNW 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 Wednesday (Aug 19) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 12s 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 2.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Port Orford over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. This is Port Orford, and I gotta be straight with you – the next couple of weeks are looking pretty flat and uninspiring. There’s some swell around, but it’s mostly small and weak, and the wind is a constant factor. The water temp is running about average for this time of year, nothing wild there.
The first real standout, and honestly the best we’ve got, is on Monday, August 24th. We’ve got a long-period groundswell from the SW, with a period of 18 seconds, pushing in at around 2 ft to 2 ft. The combined swell energy is moderate (418 on the morning, 445 on the afternoon). Now, the waves are small, but that 18-second period is a thing of beauty – it’ll create some proper, well-shaped little lines. The wind is gentle offshore from the N, which will keep the faces clean. It’s a bit of a tease, but for those on a longboard or a log, this is the pick of the bunch. Remember, Port Orford is inconsistent, so this little window is a gift.
The next good window rolls around on Monday, August 31st. We’ve got a similar story – a long-period swell from the WNW, around 4 ft, with a period of 13 to 14 seconds. The energy is moderate to strong (621 in the morning, 576 in the afternoon). This is a bit more size, and the wind is light offshore in the morning turning to a gentle offshore in the afternoon. It’ll be clean, and those longer-period waves will have some push. This is your best bet for a decent session.
Before that, we’ve got a long stretch of mediocrity. From Wednesday, August 19th, right through the weekend, it’s all small, short-period slop from the WNW and NW. The winds are offshore, so it’s clean, but the wave energy is low (under 400) and the period is short, around 7-11 seconds. The waves will be weak and crumbly. It’s surfable, but you’ll be working for it. The weekend of the 23rd sees a bit of a bump in size – up to 8 ft on Sunday afternoon – but it’s a short-period, windswell mess with a strong offshore wind. That’s going to be blown out and choppy, really only for the experts, and even then, it’s not great.
The week of the 26th drops off again into tiny, weak SW groundswell, but it’s just too small to get excited about. Then we get a brief pulse of short-period NNW swell from the 28th to the 30th, with sizes around 6 ft to 6 ft, but the period is a pathetic 6-8 seconds. The wind is howling offshore, so it’s clean, but the waves will be steep, fast, and close out. It’s a tough paddle for not much reward.
After the good day on the 31st, it all goes to hell again. The wind swings onshore from the SSW, and we get rain and sloppy, blown-out conditions through the first few days of September. The swell is there, but it’s a complete write-off for clean surfing.
So, to sum it up: the best bet for a good surf is Monday, August 24th for the tiny, clean, long-period groundswell, and Monday, August 31st for a slightly bigger, cleaner session. Otherwise, it’s a bit of a waiting game. Hang in there, the forecasts can change.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, strong winds from the N by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
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254 | 278 | 288 | 259 | 206 | 153 | 150 | 126 | 93 | 107 | 173 | 231 | 278 | 407 | 423 | 303 | 307 | 220 | 224 | 216 | 163 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 5:06PM2.01m | 7:17AM1.33m | 5:56PM1.94m | 8:57AM1.35m | 6:59PM1.90m | 10:10AM1.43m | 8:06PM1.91m | 10:55AM1.51m | 9:07PM1.98m | 11:28AM1.59m | 9:59PM2.06m | 11:55AM1.68m | 10:44PM2.13m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:39AM0.89m | 00:32AM0.28m | 11:28AM1.07m | 1:43AM0.26m | 12:40PM1.19m | 2:50AM0.20m | 2:06PM1.22m | 3:47AM0.11m | 3:16PM1.17m | 4:33AM0.02m | 4:09PM1.08m | 5:11AM-0.05m | 4:53PM0.97m | ||||||||
6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | |
— | 8:14 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:04 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 16 |
Feels °C | 16 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 16 | 16 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | NNW 8 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SSW 15 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
254 | 278 | 288 | 259 | 206 | 153 | 117 | 126 | 93 | 107 | 68 | 45 | 75 | 227 | 112 | 199 | 307 | 181 | 224 | 216 | 163 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | NNW 7 | SSW 14 | NNW 7 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 19 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 14 | W 15 | W 14 |
322 | 215 | 309 | 81 | 236 | 75 | 150 | 108 | 77 | 74 | 99 | 68 | 58 | 44 | 80 | 75 | 68 | 106 | 94 | 112 | 100 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | SSW 13 | NW 6 | SSW 15 | SW 19 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | WNW 11 | SW 15 | WNW 10 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | S 13 | S 13 |
15 | 67 | 43 | 242 | 55 | 229 | 233 | 149 | 98 | 98 | 51 | 96 | 40 | 29 | 12 | 54 | 11 | 60 | 85 | 89 | 89 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | NNW 5 | N 6 | — | NNW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 |
121 | 80 | 24 | — | 96 | — | — | — | — | — | 173 | 231 | 278 | 407 | 423 | 303 | 307 | 220 | 151 | 119 | 52 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 110 | 306 | 39 | 47 | 47 | 39 | 47 | 47 | 39 | 47 | 306 | 47 | 394 | 304 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 168 | 110 | 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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