
Surf Forecasts:
Port Orford surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 26 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 20s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 21s period, SW swell with 1,167 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s 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 1.1m 21s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 10s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 20s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 21s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Port Orford over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it for Port Orford.
Honestly, the next week and a half is a tough slog. There’s no real swell on the menu for the first few days, and the window for a good wave is real narrow. The water is sitting at a chilly 51°F, which is a massive 6°F colder than usual for this time of year – that’s very unusual, so bring a thick hood and boots.
The first chance we get is on Tuesday afternoon, July 21st. It’s small, with a 4ft NW swell at 8 seconds, and the wind is a cross-off from the NNW. The wave energy is weak (151), so you’re looking at clean but gutless lines. It’s surfable, but very ordinary.
The rest of the week is a write-off. Wednesday through to Saturday morning (July 22nd to 25th) sees onshore and cross-on winds with tiny, weak swell. The combined energy dips into the 120s and 130s, and the conditions are poor. Not worth paddling out for.
There’s a glimmer on Sunday morning, July 26th. The wind goes clean with a cross-off from the NNW, and we’ve got a proper 4ft SW groundswell with a 19-second period. The combined energy jumps to 1175 (strong). This is a long-period groundswell, so at Port Orford, which is a sheltered spot, it should wrap in nicely. The long period means it’ll have some punch, and the clean wind should make it glassy. This is the one standout for the whole forecast. The crowd profile is “often” here, so expect some company.
After that, Monday and Tuesday (July 27th-28th) drop back to small, clean but weak conditions. Wednesday, July 29th, has a moderate offshore wind and a 4ft WNW swell, but the energy is still in the low 200s – just ordinary.
We hit a gap of a few days with no real recommendations until we get to the very end of the forecast. Saturday, August 1st, things get a bit more interesting, but it’s for experts only. A 8ft NNW swell with a short 7-second period, and strong offshore winds from the N at 15 mph. The energy is moderate (506). The short period means it’s going to be a bit lumpy and hollow, but with that offshore wind, it’ll be clean. By Sunday, August 2nd, it’s 8ft again, but with a fresh 19 mph offshore wind – that’s a lot of wind. The swell is over 8ft by Monday, August 3rd, hitting 10ft, with a strong 22 mph offshore. This is solid, heavy, and only for the experienced crew. The wave energy is very strong (1076-1085). This is a long-range call, so less certain, but if it lines up, it’ll be a proper session.
So, bottom line: the best bet is Sunday morning, July 26th for that clean, long-period groundswell. If you’re an expert, keep an eye on the first few days of August for the bigger, wind-blown stuff.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | ||||||||||||||
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) | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | SW 26 | NNW 9 | SW 24 | SW 24 | SW 21 | NW 8 | SW 21 | SW 19 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
151 | 136 | 122 | 112 | 79 | 163 | 179 | 421 | 233 | 661 | 444 | 898 | 82 | 721 | 1100 | 139 | 192 | 216 | 156 | 152 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross |
High Tide | 6:10PM2.06m | 7:40AM1.28m | 6:56PM2.04m | 9:16AM1.30m | 7:47PM2.02m | 10:33AM1.38m | 8:39PM2.02m | 11:25AM1.46m | 9:30PM2.06m | 12:04PM1.54m | 10:17PM2.12m | 12:36PM1.60m | 11:00PM2.17m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:24AM0.30m | 12:18PM0.88m | 2:30AM0.19m | 1:18PM1.05m | 3:28AM0.08m | 2:27PM1.14m | 4:19AM-0.02m | 3:31PM1.16m | 5:03AM-0.12m | 4:24PM1.13m | 5:42AM-0.19m | 5:09PM1.07m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | |
8:49 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 14 |
Feels °C | 20 | 21 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | S 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 9 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | NW 9 | SW 18 | SSW 19 |
151 | 136 | 122 | 112 | 122 | 163 | 179 | 206 | 226 | 190 | 132 | 898 | 1051 | 721 | 1100 | 863 | 743 | 216 | 727 | 973 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | S 12 | S 11 | NW 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 24 | SSW 13 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 10 | NW 10 | SW 18 | NW 9 | NW 9 |
239 | 217 | 187 | 157 | 69 | 226 | 236 | 233 | 192 | 661 | 184 | 100 | 82 | 86 | 75 | 139 | 192 | 719 | 156 | 152 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | WNW 12 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | NW 10 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 26 | SW 26 | SSW 14 | SW 24 | SSW 13 | SW 6 | WSW 6 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 12 | S 11 |
44 | 54 | 217 | 188 | 79 | 94 | 51 | 421 | 233 | 207 | 444 | 98 | 32 | 12 | 56 | 118 | 119 | 72 | 157 | 93 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 3 | S 3 | S 6 | S 9 | SSW 8 | — | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | S 4 | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | NNW 4 | — |
— | — | 5 | 8 | 100 | 150 | 87 | — | 25 | 23 | 22 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 8 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 47 | 47 | 95 | 95 | 68 | 464 | 464 | 39 | 464 | 108 | 39 | 464 | 110 | 39 | 47 | 338 | 39 | 47 | 47 | 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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