Port Orford Surf Break

Lat Long: 42.74° N 124.49° W

Port Orford Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 01 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Port Orford sea temperature is
13.0° C
1.1° 

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 2 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, NNW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, NNW swell with 1,145 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 18s. 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 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 3rd Aug)8ft (2.5m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 3rd Aug)8ft (2.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sun 9th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s talk about the surf at Port Orford. This is a tricky spot—sheltered, inconsistent, and really only for the advanced crew. Over the next 16 days, we’ve got a strong, persistent offshore flow from the north, so the wind is locked in clean, but the swell quality and energy are a mixed bag. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual.

We kick off Sunday, August 2, with a bit of a letdown. The morning has a 5 ft WNW swell at 9 seconds, with combined energy of 446 (moderate), and clean offshore wind—but the wave comment calls it marginal, with questionable tide conditions. The afternoon builds to 8 ft from the NW, energy jumps to 961 (moderate-to-strong), but it’s flagged as poor surf conditions. Strong offshore wind will make it clean but hard to paddle into.

Monday, August 3, the morning sees 8 ft from the NNW at a short 7-second period, energy 687 (moderate). That’s expert territory—too big for beginners. Clean offshore wind, but again marginal. The afternoon hits 10 ft, energy 903 (moderate-to-strong), but poor conditions. Tuesday through Thursday, August 4-6, the swell stays in the 5 ft to 8 ft range, mostly NNW, periods 8 seconds, with moderate-to-fresh offshore winds. The energy drops from 720 to 358 (weak to moderate). The words are “marginal” or “very ordinary”—nothing to get excited about.

Friday, August 7, we’re in a slump: 5 ft to 6 ft, short 7-second period, energy around 360 (weak), and poor conditions. That continues through the weekend, with Saturday, August 8, seeing 7 ft to 8 ft, energy 569 to 734 (moderate), but still marginal or poor. The following week, from August 9 into the 15th, is a long stretch of marginal surf. Swell heights bounce between 5 ft and 8 ft, periods 7-8 seconds, energy moderate, and always fresh offshore wind. It’s clean but not really pumping.

The standout? If you’ve got patience, look toward the end. Sunday, August 16, the morning brings a 5 ft NW swell at 9 seconds, energy 666 (moderate), and the call is “expect good surf conditions”—the only one in the whole run. Wind is moderate offshore, clean. Then Monday, August 17, morning has 5 ft from the NNW, 8 seconds, energy 513 (moderate), and again “good surf conditions.” These are the best on offer, with clean conditions and a bit more period. But remember, Port Orford is inconsistent—don’t expect a crowd, but it’s often empty for a reason.

Overall, a long, dry gap of marginal surf from August 2 through August 15, with a couple of decent windows right at the end. Keep an eye on that 16th and 17th.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Wed night, fresh winds from the N by Fri afternoon).

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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WNW
7
1.5
WNW
9
2.3
NW
9
2.5
NNW
7
2.5
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7
3
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2.4
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2.3
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1.6
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1.7
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8
1.6
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1.7
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7
1.9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
188
354
823
795
639
835
689
655
612
557
489
403
306
242
247
335
268
278
335
Wind (km/h)
20
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25
NNE
35
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25
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Wind State
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High Tide
2:17AM1.96m
3:22PM2.01m
3:05AM1.79m
3:53PM2.08m
4:01AM1.60m
4:27PM2.14m
5:12AM1.43m
5:08PM2.19m
6:40AM1.31m
5:59PM2.22m
8:22AM1.31m
7:00PM2.26m
Low Tide
8:34PM0.67m
8:48AM0.01m
9:22PM0.56m
9:19AM0.20m
10:15PM0.45m
9:52AM0.41m
11:15PM0.32m
10:30AM0.64m
00:23AM0.19m
11:17AM0.86m
1:36AM0.03m
12:22PM1.03m
2:47AM-0.14m
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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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