Surf Forecasts:
Port Orford surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SW swell with 326 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 16s 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. 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 0.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore 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+) | 5AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
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 shaping up for our local stretch over the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, it’s a bit of a mixed bag. We’re looking at a long run of small, ordinary surf with a few windows where things might just come together. Don’t expect any fireworks, but there are a couple of sessions worth paddling out for if you’re keen.
The first real chance to get wet is Sunday morning, August 23rd at Port Orford. It’s not going to be pretty, but it’s rideable. The swell is a weak 4 ft from the NW, with a short period of 8 seconds, and the combined energy is a moderate 164. The wind is a moderate offshore breeze, so the face will be clean, but the waves are going to be a bit weak and unorganized. It’s a “surfable but ordinary” kind of day.
Monday the 24th is where things get interesting. The morning is clean with a tiny 2 ft SW groundswell, but the period is a very long 18 seconds. That’s a lot of energy for a small wave, and the combined energy is a solid 446. The wind is a light cross-offshore breeze, so it’s clean. The afternoon is the real standout: glassy conditions, 2 ft from the SW, and that same long 18-second period. The combined energy is still strong at 404. This is the pick of the first week. The water temperature is about average for the time of year. For a break that’s often inconsistent, catching a glassy session on a long-period groundswell is a real treat. Just be aware, crowds are often around here, so get out early.
From Tuesday the 25th through the end of August, it’s a bit of a write-off. The wind swings onshore or cross-onshore, the swell drops, and the energy fades away. We’re looking at a gap of several days with nothing really worth chasing.
Things might perk up again around Tuesday, September 1st. The morning brings a 4 ft swell from the WNW with a 9-second period. The wind is a gentle offshore, so it’s clean. The combined energy is 268, which is moderate. The afternoon bumps up to 5 ft, still from the WNW, with a 9-second period, and the energy climbs to 393. It’s still “surfable but ordinary,” but it’s a step up.
Wednesday, September 2nd is the other standout in this forecast. The morning has 5 ft from the WNW (9 secs), with a moderate offshore wind. The combined energy is a solid 485. The afternoon is similar, with 4 ft and 449 energy. The models are calling for “good surf conditions” here. This is for the experts, though, as the swell is pushing 5 ft.
After that, it gets messy. The wind picks up hard from the north, and the swell gets jumbled and short-period. By Sunday, September 6th, the wind is howling at 22 mph, and we’re looking at a 7 ft windswell. That’s too big for beginners and, with that short period, it’s really only for the brave, or the kite surfers. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing during that weekend.
So, to sum it up: the best bets are Monday afternoon, August 24th, for clean, glassy small waves, and Wednesday, September 2nd, for a bit more size and power. Everything else is a gamble.
Stay patient, keep your eyes on the horizon, and I’ll see you out there.
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 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | ||||||||||||||
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 7 | NW 8 | SW 19 | NNW 7 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WNW 8 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NNW 7 | SW 16 |
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75 | 164 | 242 | 278 | 255 | 307 | 181 | 273 | 322 | 208 | 203 | 203 | 198 | 174 | 169 | 169 | 141 | 178 | 127 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 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 | 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 | |||||||
— | 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 | 15 | 20 | 21 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 15 |
Feels °C | 16 | 16 | 16 | 11 | 17 | 18 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | NW 8 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 7 | NW 8 | SW 16 | SSW 19 |
75 | 164 | 227 | 155 | 255 | 97 | 58 | 273 | 322 | 208 | 203 | 203 | 198 | 140 | 168 | 156 | 141 | 274 | 214 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | S 15 | SW 18 | SW 17 | NNW 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 13 | W 7 | W 7 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | SW 13 | SW 16 |
45 | 74 | 43 | 47 | 113 | 307 | 181 | 25 | 38 | 45 | 89 | 26 | 33 | 174 | 169 | 169 | 166 | 88 | 127 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SW 19 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | WNW 11 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | W 7 | WSW 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | SSW 18 | SW 13 | W 10 | SW 13 |
67 | 94 | 29 | 29 | 11 | 104 | 150 | 96 | 89 | 89 | 28 | 49 | 72 | 59 | 51 | 128 | 88 | 17 | 87 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | — | — | S 3 | S 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 7 | NNW 6 |
— | — | 242 | 278 | 180 | — | — | 6 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 178 | 118 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 39 | 225 | 306 | 47 | 178 | 108 | 39 | 39 | 110 | 39 | 68 | 47 | 39 | 464 | 464 | 39 | 110 | 676 | 47 |
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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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