
Surf Forecasts:
Port Orford surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 7s period, NNW swell with 558 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s 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 Wednesday (Aug 05) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be cross-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 Wednesday (Aug 12) at 5AM. 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 Friday (Aug 07) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Port Orford over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what's in store for Port Orford over the next couple of weeks.
Overall, it's a slow starter, but we've got a powerful finish. The early days are all about clean, windy conditions but the wave quality is lacking. The real standout window is shaping up to be Thursday, August 13th and Friday, August 14th, so keep that in mind.
We kick off Wednesday morning, August 5th, with clear skies and a light cross-offshore breeze from the NW at 3 mph. The swell is a clean 6 ft from the NNW, but the period is a short 8 seconds, making it a bit lumpy. The combined energy is moderate at 405. It's surfable, but the afternoon is a step down.
Thursday the 6th brings cleaner conditions with a proper offshore wind from the NNW at 12 mph. The swell drops to 5 ft, still with a short 8-second period. Energy is around 396. It's okay, but nothing special. From Friday the 7th through to Tuesday the 11th, it's a tough stretch. The wind is blowing hard from the N at 18-22 mph, keeping the surface clean but the wave quality is poor. The swell sticks around 5 ft to 7 ft, but with a period of 6 seconds, it's just messy windswell. The energy is moderate, but don't bother. This is a long stretch of ordinary surf.
Now, here's the good stuff. Thursday, August 13th, we get a proper groundswell. The morning brings a 7 ft swell from the NNW, with a period of 9 seconds and a clean offshore wind from the NNW at 12 mph. The energy is strong at 870. The afternoon is the real standout: a 8 ft swell from the NNW, still with a 9-second period, and the energy jumps to 1037. That's strong energy. The wind is offshore from the N at 16 mph. This is expert territory at 8 ft, but for the experienced crew, this is the best on offer. Friday the 14th keeps the momentum with a 7 ft morning swell, 8-second period, and offshore wind. Energy hits 836. The morning session will be the pick.
The weekend settles down a bit. Saturday the 15th and Sunday the 16th are still in the 7 ft to 8 ft range, but the period drops to 7 seconds, so the quality goes down. The energy is still moderate to strong. The final little highlight is Monday the 17th and Tuesday the 18th with a gentle offshore breeze and swell in the 6 ft to 7 ft range. Conditions look good.
So, the first week is a grind of short-period, ordinary surf. The second week, starting Thursday, August 13th, is when the real swell and quality arrive. The water temperature is about average for this time of year. Port Orford is inconsistent and often has a crowd, so be ready for company on the best days.
Stay safe out there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the N by Fri afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | ||||||||||||||
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) | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | SW 13 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | N 6 | NNW 6 | N 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
493 | 356 | 207 | 199 | 247 | 208 | 204 | 245 | 82 | 240 | 245 | 256 | 220 | 256 | 324 | 290 | 265 | 341 | 268 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 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 | 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 | |||||||
— | 6:13 | — | — | 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 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 16 |
Feels °C | 15 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SSW 14 | NNW 7 | WNW 8 | 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 |
56 | 62 | 207 | 39 | 149 | 88 | 85 | 83 | 82 | 131 | 82 | 170 | 172 | 144 | 198 | 133 | 121 | 82 | 138 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | SW 15 | WNW 9 | SW 14 | S 13 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 12 | SW 16 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | SW 12 | SW 21 | SW 21 | WNW 12 | SW 20 |
16 | 33 | 67 | 99 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 80 | 79 | 75 | 91 | 46 | 65 | 38 | 37 | 72 | 71 | 29 | 134 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | W 14 | SW 14 | SSW 11 | SSW 20 | S 13 | SSW 19 | WNW 14 | SSW 21 | NW 12 | WNW 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WNW 10 | W 12 | W 12 | SW 20 | WNW 9 |
14 | 16 | 73 | 12 | 37 | 28 | 36 | 21 | 85 | 35 | 47 | 37 | 35 | 37 | 19 | 12 | 11 | 61 | 17 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | — | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | N 6 | NNW 6 | N 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 |
493 | 356 | — | 199 | 247 | 208 | 204 | 245 | 208 | 240 | 245 | 256 | 220 | 256 | 324 | 290 | 265 | 341 | 268 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 47 | 108 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 513 | 39 | 110 | 110 | 47 | 110 | 306 | 95 | 508 | 306 | 95 | 621 | 306 | 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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