
Surf Forecasts:
Port Orford surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, WNW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, NNW swell with 784 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s 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 Sunday (Jul 12) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 16s. 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) 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 1.5m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Port Orford over the next 16 days.
Alright, let’s talk Port Orford (Port Orford). The water’s chillin' at 50°F, which is a solid 7°F colder than usual – that’s a serious wake-up call, so don’t even think about a spring suit.
The first week is a total bust. Nothing worth paddling for until Saturday, July 18th – that’s a six-day gap of flat or crummy conditions. The wind is rippin' out of the north at 15 to 25 mph, and the swell is either tiny or short-period junk. Even with clean offshore wind, 2 ft to 5 ft of weak, crumbly energy (between 139 and 320) isn’t gonna light your fire. Tuesday the 15th through Thursday the 17th has some weird long-period groundswell (18 to 19 seconds), but it’s only 2 ft to 2 ft from the SW and WNW – the combined energy climbs a bit (416 to 565), but it’s way too small to get excited about. Friday the 17th sees a sudden spike: 8 ft to 8 ft from the NNW, but with a period of only 7 seconds and a 25 mph north wind, it’s gonna be a blown-out, choppy mess. That’s big enough for experts only, and the quality is poor.
Here’s the standout. Saturday, July 18th is the day. You’ve got a solid 7 ft to 7 ft of NNW swell (8-second period) with a gentle offshore breeze (9 mph from the NNW). The combined energy is strong at 1218 to 1320, and the forecast says “very good surf conditions.” This is the best on offer: clean, with some punch, and offshore all day. It’s a bit big for beginners at over 7 ft, but for anyone with experience, it’ll be a fun, racetrack kind of wave. Sunday the 19th and Monday the 20th are still good, with 6 ft of NNW swell and lighter winds (6 mph), though the wind goes cross-offshore on Monday, so it’ll be rideable but not glassy. The crowds are “often” – so expect a few heads in the water, but it’s worth it.
After that, from Tuesday the 21st through the end of the window, the wind kicks back up (15 to 22 mph from the north) and the swell holds at 6 ft to 10 ft, but the short period (6 to 9 seconds) and strong, gusty offshore wind will make it a bumpy, ugly mess. The combined energy stays moderate to strong (up to 1339), but the “marginal” comments tell me it’s gonna be a hard paddle and a hard read. The 10 ft forecast for Wednesday the 22nd is strictly for the brave, and with that wind, it’s more of a kitesurfing show than a paddle session.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 14 | W 14 | W 14 | WNW 9 | SW 18 | SW 18 | WNW 19 | WNW 19 | WNW 18 | WNW 17 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
198 | 190 | 243 | 268 | 82 | 69 | 106 | 101 | 119 | 194 | 192 | 292 | 283 | 344 | 435 | 545 | 668 | 784 | 596 | 579 | 428 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 11:52AM1.62m | 10:22PM2.56m | 12:40PM1.73m | 11:18PM2.60m | 1:24PM1.83m | 00:12AM2.58m | 2:06PM1.92m | 1:05AM2.49m | 2:47PM1.99m | 1:57AM2.32m | 3:27PM2.05m | 2:50AM2.09m | 4:07PM2.08m | 3:47AM1.83m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:16PM1.03m | 5:49AM-0.69m | 5:18PM0.97m | 6:37AM-0.74m | 6:15PM0.88m | 7:23AM-0.72m | 7:12PM0.78m | 8:06AM-0.61m | 8:08PM0.70m | 8:48AM-0.42m | 9:05PM0.62m | 9:28AM-0.18m | 10:05PM0.55m | ||||||||
5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | |
— | 8:55 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 15 |
Feels °C | 13 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 17 | 17 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | SSW 14 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SSW 13 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 18 | WNW 17 | WNW 17 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | NW 8 |
198 | 190 | 243 | 175 | 82 | 41 | 135 | 75 | 119 | 135 | 124 | 92 | 86 | 344 | 423 | 516 | 463 | 452 | 441 | 348 | 428 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | W 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | W 14 | W 14 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | WNW 19 | WNW 19 | NW 8 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 18 | WNW 16 |
272 | 166 | 170 | 34 | 163 | 158 | 106 | 101 | 109 | 194 | 192 | 292 | 283 | 62 | 157 | 229 | 181 | 74 | 108 | 366 | 344 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 18 | W 15 | WNW 17 | SW 21 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 8 | SW 13 | W 13 | W 13 | WNW 20 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 12 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 21 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 19 |
26 | 18 | 92 | 18 | 75 | 69 | 33 | 43 | 89 | 87 | 160 | 163 | 161 | 159 | 11 | 75 | 74 | 70 | 73 | 27 | 278 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | N 6 | NW 8 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | N 5 | N 6 | N 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | N 5 | N 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | — |
54 | 117 | 62 | 268 | 69 | 43 | 73 | 139 | 77 | 42 | 40 | 28 | 12 | 81 | 435 | 545 | 668 | 784 | 596 | 579 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 535 | 540 | 47 | 110 | 540 | 39 | 110 | 306 | 95 | 508 | 676 | 47 | 427 | 464 | 95 | 394 | 304 | 47 | 108 | 108 | 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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