Port Orford Surf Break

Lat Long: 42.74° N 124.49° W

Port Orford Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 18 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Port Orford sea temperature is
11.1° C
2.6° 

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 18 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, NNW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 21s period, SW swell with 1,167 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s 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 Saturday (Jul 18) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 2.1m and 7s is also forecast. 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 1.1m 21s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sat 18th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 7s
Best Surf11PM (Sat 18th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 7s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sat 25th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 21s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s chew the fat on what’s shaping up for Port Orford.

Straight up, this ain't a classic stretch. The first proper window is a few days out, but we’ve got hints of some clean, long-period groundswell that could make it worth the wait for the locals. The water is a chilly 52°, which is over 5° colder than usual for this time of year, so you’ll want a thick wetsuit; it’s an unusual cold snap.

The first real chance to get wet comes on Saturday morning, July 18th. We’re looking at a clean 3ft swell out of the WNW with a very long 16-second period. That’s proper groundswell, and the energy is moderate (706). The wind is offshore and fresh at 30 km/h, which will keep the faces clean, but that long period can make it a bit straight off the beach—best suited for the points or reefs around here. It’s a marginal call, but it’s a start.

Sunday morning, July 19th, brings a jump in size to about 8ft from the NNW, but the period drops to a short 7 seconds. That’s a lot of windswell, and with a combined energy reading over 1000 (1052), it’s got plenty of grunt, but it’s going to be lumpy and likely too big for beginners. The wind is offshore and clean, but the surf quality is still just marginal.

Monday, July 20th, is a bit of a sweet spot. Morning sees a 7ft NNW swell with an 8-second period, and the wind is a moderate offshore from the NNW. The energy is moderate (640). The afternoon drops to 6ft from the NW with gentle offshore wind. This is surfable, decent, and the best of the early run.

Tuesday July 21st through Thursday July 23rd is a stretch of small, ordinary waves. Heights hover around 4ft to 5ft, mostly from the NW, with a mix of cross-offshore and offshore winds. Nothing to get excited about. Thursday afternoon picks up a little to 6ft from the NNW with a 9-second period and moderate offshore wind, which is okay, but not the standout.

Friday July 24th is interesting. The morning is a solid 6ft from the NNW, but the real oddity comes in the afternoon: a 3ft swell from the SW with a very long 24-second period. That’s a massive period, and the energy is strong (1393). This is the kind of long-period groundswell that will wrap around and find the points better than the beach. It’s a marginal call but has potential.

Now, here’s where we get to the best on offer. Saturday morning, July 25th, shows a 3ft swell from the SW with a 21-second period and a combined energy of 1106. The wind is a moderate offshore from the NNW. The forecast says “expect very good surf conditions.” That’s a long-period, clean groundswell that should offer some lined-up, powerful waves despite the size. Sunday morning, July 26th, is very similar: 4ft from the SW, 19-second period, strong energy (1236), and moderate offshore wind. “Very good surf conditions” again. These two mornings are the true standouts of the entire 16-day window. The long period means it will be best at the reefs and points, with clean, long walls.

After that, the surf drops off. Monday July 27th through Wednesday July 30th is a mix of small, marginal, and poor conditions. Thursday July 30th morning has a 3ft from the SW with a 16-second period, but the wind is a fresh 30 km/h offshore, making it choppy and hard to enjoy.

The last days of July and into August are a flat spell. Friday July 31st afternoon has a strong offshore breeze at 40 km/h, and the swell is tiny. By August 1st, the swell is nearly gone with a 0.3ft reading. There’s a pulse of 6ft from the NNW on the afternoon of the 1st, but it’s short period and poor. August 2nd has a 7ft to 8ft N swell with a 7-second period, which is likely just a messy, blown-out mess for experts only, if anyone.

So, to wrap it up: the first few days are a slow grind, but the Saturday morning July 25th and Sunday morning July 26th are the ones to circle on the calendar. Long-period SW groundswell, clean offshore winds, and good energy. The rest of the run is a mix of small, short-period, or poor conditions. Keep your expectations in check.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Sun afternoon, light winds from the NNE by Mon night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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0.9
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2.2
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2.5
NNW
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2.5
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7
2.5
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1.3
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
441
362
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669
709
532
418
367
206
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465
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601
661
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Wind (km/h)
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NNW
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High Tide
4:07PM2.08m
3:47AM1.83m
4:47PM2.10m
4:51AM1.58m
5:27PM2.09m
6:08AM1.38m
6:10PM2.06m
7:40AM1.28m
6:56PM2.04m
9:16AM1.30m
7:47PM2.02m
10:33AM1.38m
8:39PM2.02m
Low Tide
9:28AM-0.18m
10:05PM0.55m
10:08AM0.09m
11:08PM0.48m
10:47AM0.38m
00:15AM0.40m
11:29AM0.65m
1:24AM0.30m
12:18PM0.88m
2:30AM0.19m
1:18PM1.05m
3:28AM0.08m
2:27PM1.14m
4:19AM-0.02m
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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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