Port Orford Surf Break

Lat Long: 42.74° N 124.49° W

Port Orford Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 19 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Port Orford sea temperature is
10.4° C
4.0° 

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 20 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 7s period, NNW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 7s period, NNW swell with 514 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 12s 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 12s 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 2.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) 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 1.3m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 20th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 12s
Best Surf11PM (Sun 23rd Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 7s
Most Powerful11PM (Sun 23rd Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Port Orford over the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, it’s a pretty bleak start. The water is a frigid 51°F which is much colder than normal for this time of year – that’s a full 7°F colder than average, so you’ll be needing the thickest wetsuit you’ve got, and maybe a hood. The first few days are a write-off with weak, small swell and poor conditions.

We don’t really see anything worth getting wet for until the morning of Monday the 24th of August. That morning, we’ve got a clean 6ft swell from the NNW, with a short period of 7 seconds, and a moderate offshore wind from the north at 16 mph. The combined energy is moderate (598). It’s clean, but the short period means it’ll be a bit weak and lumpy. The afternoon drops right off to a tiny 2ft long-period groundswell from the SW, but the wind stays offshore, so it’s clean but gutless.

The next few days are a real drag. The 25th through the 28th of August are all small, weak swells, mostly under 2ft, with fresh offshore winds keeping them clean but empty. There’s just no power behind them. The combined energy drops into the low hundreds and even below 100 on the 28th afternoon. It’s a long, flat spell.

Things start to look a bit more interesting on the 29th of August. The morning brings a 5ft NNW swell, but it’s a short period of 6 seconds, and the power is moderate (415). It’s a bit of a junky, bumpy wave. The 30th of August is probably the best bet of the early window. The morning and afternoon both have 6ft to 6ft NNW swell, still short period at 7 seconds, but the wind is a light cross-offshore from the NW and NNW at 6 mph. The combined energy is moderate (346 and 377). It’s clean and surfable, but the short period will keep it from being truly special. This spot is advanced and inconsistent, and it’s often crowded, so you’ll have company.

Monday the 31st of August sees a bit more size at 6ft from the NNW, but with a light cross-onshore wind from the SW, it’ll be a bit messy. The combined energy is moderate (519), but the wind direction is not ideal.

Then, look out for Thursday the 3rd of September. The afternoon has a serious pulse of energy – a 6ft swell from the WNW with a very long period of 15 seconds, and the combined energy is a massive 1371. The wind is a fresh offshore from the north at 22 mph. This is a proper groundswell, and it’s going to be firing. The only catch is that it’s an advanced spot, and with a long period swell at a sheltered break, the sets will be very clean and powerful. It’s the standout of the whole forecast, but it’s a long way out, so keep an eye on it.

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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Sat night, fresh winds from the N by Sun afternoon).

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Energy kJ
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206
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273
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
5:06PM2.01m
7:17AM1.33m
5:56PM1.94m
8:57AM1.35m
6:59PM1.90m
10:10AM1.43m
8:06PM1.91m
10:55AM1.51m
9:07PM1.98m
11:28AM1.59m
9:59PM2.06m
11:55AM1.68m
10:44PM2.13m
Low Tide
00:32AM0.28m
11:28AM1.07m
1:43AM0.26m
12:40PM1.19m
2:50AM0.20m
2:06PM1.22m
3:47AM0.11m
3:16PM1.17m
4:33AM0.02m
4:09PM1.08m
5:11AM-0.05m
4:53PM0.97m
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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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