
Surf Forecasts:
Port Orford surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 21s period, SW swell with glassy 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★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 21s period with SW 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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 21s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy 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 onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 21s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 21s |
| 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. Gotta be straight with you—this is a tough outlook for the Port Orford area. We're looking at a 16-day window, but the first few days are a write-off. It’s not until Sunday, July 26th that we get our first real sniff of something decent, so there's a solid gap of nothing to ride before that.
Temperatures are about average for the time of year, so nothing wild there.
The first real standout is Sunday afternoon, July 26th. The morning is a bit scratchy with cross-shore wind, but by the afternoon the wind swings cross-offshore at a light 6 mph. That’s going to clean things up nicely. You’ll see a 4 ft swell from the southwest, with a long 19-second period. That’s a proper groundswell—plenty of energy (1151 combined energy), but it’s a long period, so at the beach breaks it might wall up a bit. This is a point break or reef spot, and it’ll handle it beautifully. The break is inconsistent, so you’ll be sitting and waiting, but the sets that come through will be worth the wait. This is the best on offer.
After that, it’s a long stretch of small, clean but weak surf. From Monday, July 27th through to Saturday, August 1st morning, we’ve got offshore winds and clean conditions, but the swell is tiny—around 2 ft to 4 ft. The period drops to 8-10 seconds, so it’s just weak, choppy leftovers. The combined energy (199, 208, 101) is low. It’s surfable, but it’s the kind of day you go for a paddle more than a proper session.
Then, Saturday afternoon, August 1st things get interesting for the wrong reasons. The swell jumps to 7 ft from the north, with a short, nasty 6-second period. The wind is offshore at 16 mph, but the wave quality is poor. It’s going to be a messy, onshore-textured mess. The combined energy is 476 (moderate), but the period is too short for the size. Honestly, for the guys with a kite, this setup might be more fun than for a paddle surfer.
From Sunday, August 2nd through to Thursday, August 6th, it gets bigger and more dangerous. The swell is over 8 ft from the north and NNW, with periods around 6-7 seconds. That’s a short-period, steep, dumpy wave. The wind is fresh offshore (19-22 mph), which will keep the surface clean, but the wave shape is going to be a close-out. Combined energy climbs into the 700-950 range, so there’s a lot of power, but this is strictly for experts only. Beginners and intermediates should stay well clear of the water. This is a lot of wind and swell, and it’s going to be heavy.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue night, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | ||||||||||||||
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 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 9 | SW 24 | SW 24 | SW 21 | NW 8 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 19 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | SW 19 |
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136 | 169 | 112 | 79 | 163 | 179 | 186 | 233 | 661 | 444 | 898 | 78 | 721 | 1100 | 959 | 192 | 204 | 208 | 1066 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 |
Feels °C | 21 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | S 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 9 | SW 21 | SW 21 | WNW 7 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 19 |
136 | 169 | 112 | 154 | 163 | 179 | 186 | 226 | 190 | 132 | 898 | 1051 | 111 | 1100 | 959 | 743 | 719 | 845 | 1066 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | S 12 | S 11 | NW 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 24 | SSW 13 | NW 8 | NW 8 | SW 21 | NW 7 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 |
217 | 187 | 157 | 71 | 226 | 236 | 233 | 192 | 661 | 181 | 82 | 78 | 721 | 71 | 192 | 192 | 204 | 208 | 159 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 12 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | NW 10 | SW 19 | SW 18 | S 7 | SW 26 | SSW 14 | SW 24 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 |
54 | 217 | 188 | 79 | 94 | 51 | 26 | 233 | 161 | 444 | 98 | 135 | 57 | 56 | 108 | 112 | 104 | 67 | 63 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 3 | S 3 | S 7 | S 9 | SSW 8 | — | SW 6 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 |
— | 5 | 8 | 110 | 150 | 109 | — | 31 | 34 | 28 | 35 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 47 | 95 | 108 | 39 | 464 | 387 | 39 | 464 | 168 | 39 | 108 | 110 | 39 | 110 | 47 | 39 | 394 | 676 | 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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