Surf Forecasts:
Port Orford surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period, NNW swell with 326 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m 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 1.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Port Orford over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s run through the same deal for Port Orford, but in feet and Fahrenheit.
We’re looking at a long, quiet stretch. The first real sign of life doesn’t pop up until Monday the 24th. The swell is tiny, about 2ft, out of the SW. The wind goes glassy that afternoon, so it’s a real gentle session—just you and the ocean. The water is a bone-chilling 51°, which is about 7° colder than it should be this time of year, so layer up. The combined wave energy sits at a moderate 476.
The lone standout is way out on the calendar. Sunday, September 6th, is the one to circle. That morning, we’re looking at a solid 8ft NW groundswell with a 12-second period. The combined energy reading is a massive 1742, a real heavyweight. The wind is light offshore from the NNW, giving us clean, lined-up waves. That’s strictly expert-level stuff—too much power for the average punter.
The rest of the forecast is pretty forgettable. Sunday the 23rd has a 4ft swell, but it’s blown out by a strong 25 km/h offshore wind. The afternoon bumps up to 6ft, but with a short 7-second period and a fresh 30 km/h offshore, it’s more of a windsurfing or kite-surfing day than a paddle session. From the 25th through the 30th of August, the swell is small and weak, with poor surf conditions. The start of September brings a glimmer on the 2nd, with a 4ft WNW swell and a gentle offshore breeze in the afternoon, but it’s nothing special.
So, here’s the deal: the 6th of September is the real prize. Everything else is a slow grind. Keep your eyes peeled for changes, but right now, it’s a long wait for a big finish.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 74 | 66 | 86 | 147 | 278 | 317 | 255 | 307 | 181 | 273 | 322 | 208 | 203 | 203 | 198 | 174 | 171 | 169 | 88 | 88 | 87 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 10:10AM1.43m | 8:06PM1.91m | 10:55AM1.51m | 9:07PM1.98m | 11:28AM1.59m | 9:59PM2.06m | 11:55AM1.68m | 10:44PM2.13m | 12:20PM1.77m | 11:25PM2.17m | 12:45PM1.87m | 00:04AM2.18m | 1:09PM1.97m | 00:45AM2.14m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:06PM1.22m | 3:47AM0.11m | 3:16PM1.17m | 4:33AM0.02m | 4:09PM1.08m | 5:11AM-0.05m | 4:53PM0.97m | 5:45AM-0.10m | 5:33PM0.84m | 6:15AM-0.12m | 6:11PM0.70m | 6:44AM-0.08m | 6:50PM0.55m | ||||||||
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 | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — |
 | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 15 | 20 | 21 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 15 |
Feels °C | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 11 | 18 | 18 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | WNW 9 | NW 7 | NW 8 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 16 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 57 | 66 | 86 | 147 | 227 | 155 | 255 | 144 | 73 | 38 | 322 | 208 | 203 | 203 | 198 | 174 | 92 | 134 | 75 | 274 | 179 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | NNW 7 | WNW 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | S 15 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | NNW 6 | W 8 | W 13 | W 7 | W 12 | W 7 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | WNW 8 | SSW 20 |
| kJ | 74 | 48 | 44 | 74 | 43 | 47 | 113 | 307 | 181 | 273 | 20 | 43 | 89 | 26 | 72 | 21 | 171 | 169 | 166 | 66 | 216 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 19 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | WNW 11 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | WNW 8 | S 13 | W 8 | WSW 12 | NW 8 | WSW 11 | W 12 | W 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 98 | 99 | 67 | 94 | 29 | 29 | 11 | 104 | 150 | 96 | 38 | 89 | 29 | 49 | 25 | 41 | 67 | 55 | 88 | 88 | 87 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 3 | SSW 4 | — | NNW 3 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | — | — | S 4 | SSW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | N 3 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 |
| kJ | 5 | 5 | — | 3 | 278 | 317 | 210 | — | — | 14 | 37 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | 29 | 78 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 108 | 464 | 39 | 225 | 306 | 47 | 304 | 108 | 39 | 464 | 188 | 39 | 47 | 47 | 39 | 47 | 47 | 39 | 110 | 676 | 47 |
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