
Surf Forecasts:
Port Orford surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 7s period, NNW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 7s period, NNW swell with 560 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 7s 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 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 15s. 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 Tuesday (Aug 04) 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 1.9m 6s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Tue 4th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Tue 4th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Tue 4th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Port Orford over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty again. Let’s break down what Port Orford is looking like over the next couple of weeks.
It’s a slow start. The first few days of August are pretty average. Tuesday the 4th is a bust; you’ve got a 7ft swell from the NNW with a short 8-second period, and the water is sitting at 54°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year. The combined energy (590) is moderate, but the conditions are just marginal. The wind is a moderate offshore breeze, but it’s not enough to save it.
Wednesday the 5th is the first real chance to get wet. The morning sees a 6ft NNW swell with 8 seconds, and a moderate offshore breeze. The combined energy drops a bit to (491), but it’s still moderate. The afternoon is actually the pick of the first week: the swell drops to 5ft, the wind goes light and offshore, and the combined energy is (410). The report says "expect good surf conditions," and that’s about as good as it gets here for a while. It’s not a standout, but it’s the best on offer before the week closes out.
From Thursday the 6th all the way through to Monday the 17th of August, it’s a long, grim stretch. The swell sticks around, mostly 5ft to 7ft, but the wind is fresh to strong from the north, and the combined energy bounces between weak (23) and moderate (691). The quality is consistently poor or marginal. There are a few moments where the swell gets up to 7ft, but with a 6-second period and a fresh breeze, it’s just messy and tough. Honestly, for a beach setup like Port Orford, with that kind of wind and short-period swell, it looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
The only real standout in the whole 16-day window is Sunday the 16th of August. That morning, you’ve got a 6ft NNW swell with an 8-second period, a moderate offshore breeze, and the combined energy is a solid (537). The report says "expect good surf conditions." It’s not huge, but it’s clean, and that’s a rare thing in this outlook. The afternoon sees a slightly bigger 6ft swell, but the energy jumps to (667) and the wind stays moderate offshore. That morning session is the one to circle on the calendar. The crowd profile says "often," so expect some company, but for a clean, offshore day in Port Orford, it’s worth it.
After that, the 17th and 18th of August are a write-off with cross-onshore winds, and the swell fades to nothing by the 19th. So, a couple of decent windows early on and that one promising Sunday, but overall, it’s a lean run. Keep an eye on the forecasts, though – it tends not to stay poor for long around here.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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) | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | N 6 | WNW 10 | SW 21 | WNW 8 | NNW 6 | N 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
525 | 528 | 514 | 441 | 270 | 285 | 247 | 214 | 215 | 254 | 300 | 308 | 282 | 256 | 225 | 176 | 37 | 72 | 23 | 248 | 176 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 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 | 11:37AM1.69m | 10:18PM2.46m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 4:17PM0.98m | ||||||||
6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | |
— | 8:35 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:27 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 23 | 19 | 22 | 20 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 17 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 16 |
Feels °C | 19 | 18 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | 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 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
65 | 84 | 77 | 38 | 67 | 99 | 116 | 88 | 85 | 83 | 82 | 131 | 82 | 170 | 172 | 169 | 198 | 131 | 121 | 120 | 136 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WNW 8 | S 13 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 12 | SW 16 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 8 | WNW 12 | WNW 9 |
18 | 14 | 14 | 33 | 73 | 24 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 80 | 79 | 75 | 91 | 46 | 65 | 38 | 37 | 36 | 23 | 30 | 26 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | S 15 | S 14 | W 15 | S 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 20 | S 13 | SSW 19 | WNW 14 | SSW 21 | NW 12 | WNW 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 21 | SSW 11 | SW 20 | SW 20 |
14 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 31 | 12 | 37 | 28 | 36 | 21 | 85 | 35 | 47 | 37 | 35 | 37 | 37 | 72 | 12 | 61 | 134 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NNW 6 | N 6 |
525 | 528 | 514 | 441 | 270 | 285 | 247 | 214 | 215 | 254 | 300 | 308 | 282 | 256 | 225 | 176 | 175 | 132 | 149 | 248 | 176 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 110 | 95 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 39 | 47 | 540 | 47 | 110 | 110 | 47 | 110 | 306 | 95 | 540 | 987 | 95 | 628 | 677 | 47 |
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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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