
Surf Forecasts:
Port Orford surf forecast from 12 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, NNW swell with 493 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 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 Sunday (Sep 13) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s 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 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 14s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 13) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Sun 13th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sun 13th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Port Orford over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, gents. Rusty here, talking about the Port Orford stretch. We've had a slow start to this run, but the back half is where the magic is hiding.
Right now, through Sunday the 13th, it's not good. The swell is getting chopped up by onshore winds from the south-southwest, so the lineup is junk. Don't bother paddling out until things clean up.
The change comes Sunday afternoon, when the wind swings north and goes offshore. We finally get a clean 1-feet swell from the west-northwest. The period is short, only 9 seconds, but it's clean and rideable. The energy is moderate. That Monday the 14th and Tuesday the 15th keep the offshore north wind going, but the swell is still average at 5 to 5 feet, dropping to a 7 or 8-second period. It's okay, but it's not the real deal.
Now, Wednesday the 16th morning is our first real standout. The offshore north wind is a clean 12 mph, and the swell pushes to a solid 6 feet from the north-northwest with an 8-second period. The energy is moderate, and the call is for good surf. This is a genuine session window. The afternoon builds to 7 feet, but the wind picks up to 19 mph, making it a bit more of a wrestle.
Thursday the 17th morning is glassy, with a clean 5 feet from the north-west. This is a quality, clean window.
From the 18th to the 22nd, the swell drops right out. We're talking tiny 2 to 3-foot swell from the south-west. The wind is light and offshore or cross-offshore for most of it, so it's clean, but you'll be hunting for tiny waves. The energy is low. It's a quiet stretch.
Then, boom. The 23rd of September starts a beautiful run. The swell returns to 4 feet from the west-northwest with a proper 12-second period. The energy is up to 652, with a gentle 9 mph north offshore breeze. This is a lovely, clean groundswell. This quality run of clean surf carries through to the 24th.
Then, Friday the 25th of September is the absolute standout. We're talking a 6-foot swell from the west-northwest with a very long 13-second period. The combined energy is a huge 1857 in the morning, dropping slightly to 1489 in the afternoon. The wind is a clean, moderate north offshore at 12 mph. This is serious groundswell with serious power. Clean, powerful lines. This is the swell you circle on the calendar.
The swell settles a bit on the 26th and 27th, but it's still pumping. Saturday morning the 26th is 6 feet from the north-west, and Saturday afternoon jumps to 8 feet from the north-northwest, but with a short 7-second period. Sunday the 27th morning holds at 8 feet from the north-northwest with an 8-second period and moderate offshore winds. That 8 feet is serious size, for the experienced crew only.
To sum it up: if you want the best power and cleanest lines, lock in Friday the 25th of September. That's the one.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Fri night, fresh winds from the N by Mon afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Tue afternoon, calm by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | ||||||||||||||
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 9 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | SW 17 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
266 | 459 | 407 | 301 | 235 | 318 | 211 | 232 | 285 | 242 | 203 | 244 | 307 | 337 | 405 | 493 | 322 | 315 | 273 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | on | on | on | on | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 00:54AM2.19m | 1:18PM2.28m | 1:42AM2.06m | 1:48PM2.29m | 2:30AM1.92m | 2:18PM2.25m | 3:21AM1.76m | 2:50PM2.18m | 4:16AM1.62m | 3:24PM2.08m | 5:23AM1.50m | 4:05PM1.97m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:04AM0.12m | 7:35PM0.12m | 7:38AM0.32m | 8:17PM0.06m | 8:11AM0.54m | 9:01PM0.06m | 8:44AM0.75m | 9:46PM0.11m | 9:18AM0.94m | 10:38PM0.19m | 9:58AM1.10m | 11:38PM0.27m | |||||||
— | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | |
— | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:23 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 22 | 24 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 15 |
Feels °C | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 18 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 |
266 | 290 | 213 | 201 | 235 | 318 | 211 | 116 | 114 | 147 | 188 | 90 | 86 | 88 | 121 | 204 | 322 | 315 | 273 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 13 | SW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | SSW 19 | NW 11 | SSW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | S 16 |
393 | 459 | 407 | 301 | 224 | 183 | 140 | 112 | 106 | 78 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 125 | 31 | 12 | 56 | 38 | 132 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 15 | S 10 | WSW 13 | NW 9 | NW 9 | SW 19 | SW 19 | WNW 15 | WNW 15 | WNW 13 | NW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | NW 11 | SSW 19 | WSW 24 | SW 21 | SW 14 | SW 21 |
144 | 8 | 35 | 101 | 101 | 58 | 95 | 84 | 21 | 69 | 44 | 37 | 23 | 32 | 74 | 54 | 160 | 72 | 162 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 8 | SSW 4 | S 4 | SSE 3 | — | — | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | — | — | — |
— | 10 | 13 | 20 | 1 | — | — | 232 | 285 | 242 | 203 | 244 | 307 | 337 | 405 | 493 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 39 | 68 | 152 | 95 | 71 | 621 | 39 | 338 | 676 | 47 | 348 | 306 | 47 | 47 | 108 | 47 | 225 | 95 | 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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