
Surf Forecasts:
Port Orford surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, NNW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, NNW swell with 709 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 18s 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 Thursday (Jul 16) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s is also forecast. 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 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 2AM. 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 Saturday (Jul 18) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Port Orford over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Thu morning, fresh winds from the N by Sat afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | WNW 19 | WNW 18 | WNW 17 | WNW 17 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | SW 16 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
283 | 344 | 423 | 510 | 499 | 452 | 441 | 362 | 385 | 503 | 590 | 709 | 604 | 513 | 367 | 244 | 244 | 216 | 171 | 184 | 98 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 2:47PM1.99m | 1:57AM2.32m | 3:27PM2.05m | 2:50AM2.09m | 4:07PM2.08m | 3:47AM1.83m | 4:47PM2.10m | 4:51AM1.58m | 5:27PM2.09m | 6:08AM1.38m | 6:10PM2.06m | 7:40AM1.28m | 6:56PM2.04m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:06AM-0.61m | 8:08PM0.70m | 8:48AM-0.42m | 9:05PM0.62m | 9:28AM-0.18m | 10:05PM0.55m | 10:08AM0.09m | 11:08PM0.48m | 10:47AM0.38m | 00:15AM0.40m | 11:29AM0.65m | 1:24AM0.30m | 12:18PM0.88m | 2:30AM0.19m | |||||||
5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | |
— | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:49 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 14 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 15 | 16 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 19 | WNW 8 | WNW 17 | WNW 17 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 |
283 | 86 | 423 | 510 | 499 | 452 | 441 | 348 | 344 | 242 | 251 | 439 | 214 | 203 | 367 | 244 | 244 | 216 | 171 | 184 | 95 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 18 | WNW 8 | SW 19 | SW 19 | NW 11 | NW 10 | SW 17 | SW 18 | SW 16 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | S 16 | S 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 |
61 | 344 | 58 | 229 | 181 | 123 | 106 | 362 | 275 | 159 | 215 | 163 | 108 | 129 | 150 | 258 | 245 | 211 | 217 | 220 | 168 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 8 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 10 | SW 13 | SW 19 | S 11 | S 19 | S 17 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | WNW 10 | NW 10 |
161 | 159 | 157 | 25 | 74 | 103 | 130 | 67 | 63 | 59 | 2 | 28 | 95 | 99 | 67 | 123 | 107 | 68 | 85 | 71 | 98 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 5 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | — | — | SSW 3 | — | — | — |
25 | 54 | 56 | 85 | 95 | 160 | 206 | 309 | 385 | 503 | 590 | 709 | 604 | 513 | 351 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 427 | 464 | 39 | 110 | 626 | 47 | 110 | 304 | 47 | 110 | 110 | 47 | 47 | 108 | 47 | 304 | 108 | 68 | 464 | 108 | 39 |
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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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