Port Orford Surf Break

Lat Long: 42.74° N 124.49° W

Port Orford Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 06 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Port Orford sea temperature is
10.4° C
3.8° 

Port Orford surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Port Orford surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period, NNW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 7s period, N swell with 800 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 Friday (Aug 07) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s 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 2.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 11PM. 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 Wednesday (Aug 12) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 7th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf11PM (Sun 9th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 7s
Most Powerful11PM (Wed 12th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Port Orford over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, it’s Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Port Orford over the next sixteen days.

Right off the bat, I’ll be straight with you: the first week is a write-off. We’re looking at clean, offshore winds for most of it, but the waves are either tiny or messy, with short-period wind swell. The swell energy is weak to moderate at best, with the numbers bouncing around (179, 95, 220, 46, 283, 361, 362, 483, 26, 235, 327, 829, 713, 548). The bigger pulses of 6ft to 8ft from the north-northwest and north, with periods of 6 to 7 seconds, are just short-period slop. It’s not surfable in a good way. The water temperature is about average for this time of year.

The first real glimmer of hope shows up on Friday, August 14th. The morning looks promising, with a clean 5ft northwest swell and a period of 8 seconds. The wind is offshore from the north-northwest at 12 mph, but the moderate breeze still keeps it clean. The combined energy is moderate (487). It’s a proper step up from the rubbish we’ve been seeing.

After that, we get a mixed bag. The weekend of the 16th and 17th is more of the same northerly wind and short-period swell, but Monday, August 17th afternoon is a bit better. The swell picks up to 7ft from the north, still with a short 6-second period, but the wind eases to a moderate offshore breeze. The energy is moderate (411) and the conditions are labelled as “good.” It’s worth a look if you’re desperate for a paddle.

Now, the real standout to circle on your calendar is Wednesday, August 19th morning. The wind drops to a gentle 9 mph offshore breeze from the north-northwest, and the swell is a clean 3ft from the west-northwest with a very long period of 14 seconds. That’s groundswell, folks. The combined energy is moderate (431). That long period means the waves will have shape and power, perfect for the lineup. This is the best call in the whole outlook.

Thursday, August 20th morning also has potential: 5ft from the west-northwest, 11-second period, and a moderate offshore breeze. The energy is strong (663). It’s a solid runner-up, but that Wednesday morning is the pick of the bunch.

Keep in mind, Port Orford is an inconsistent, sheltered spot that needs a specific northwest swell direction. Crowds are often here, so don’t expect to have it to yourself. The conditions are clean for the most part, but the swell windows are small.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a bust. The second week has a few windows, with Wednesday, August 19th morning being the top pick for clean, long-period groundswell, and Thursday, August 20th morning as a close second. Don’t sleep on that Wednesday session.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Thu night, fresh winds from the N by Sun afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Mainly strong winds.

Friday
7
Saturday
8
Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
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1
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NNW
7
1.3
NNW
7
0.5
SW
13
1.4
NNW
6
0.5
SW
13
0.4
WNW
11
1.6
NNW
6
1.7
NNW
6
2
N
6
1.9
NNW
7
1.8
NNW
6
2.1
N
6
1.6
N
6
0.4
WNW
9
0.5
SW
19
0.5
SW
18
2
N
6
2.5
N
7
2.5
N
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
125
167
82
139
91
46
212
245
324
298
265
379
206
26
179
154
298
646
717
Wind (km/h)
10
NNE
25
N
30
N
20
NNE
30
N
35
N
25
NNE
30
N
35
N
25
NNE
30
N
35
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25
NNE
30
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35
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25
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35
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NNE
Wind State
cross-off
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High Tide
8:22AM1.31m
7:00PM2.26m
9:49AM1.41m
8:08PM2.32m
10:50AM1.55m
9:16PM2.39m
11:37AM1.69m
10:18PM2.46m
12:17PM1.82m
11:15PM2.50m
12:55PM1.94m
00:08AM2.46m
Low Tide
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
5:34AM-0.52m
5:17PM0.83m
6:18AM-0.52m
6:12PM0.67m
clear
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8:31
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Temp °C
15
21
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18
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17
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Feels °C
13
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10
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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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