
Surf Forecasts:
Port Orford surf forecast from 24 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 25 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 11s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 25 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 11s period, W swell with 3,925 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 25 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 11s 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 Friday (Sep 25) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Port Orford in the next 16 days are 4.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 25) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 30) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Fri 25th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Fri 25th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Fri 25th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Port Orford over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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 11 | NW 10 | SW 6 | WNW 11 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | SW 13 | SW 17 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
677 | 424 | 359 | 3195 | 1388 | 511 | 221 | 272 | 166 | 83 | 190 | 469 | 1098 | 1126 | 1227 | 1045 | 918 | 1319 | 1999 | 2221 | 1054 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | glassy | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:26AM1.95m | 11:09PM2.07m | 11:50AM2.08m | 11:53PM2.09m | 12:15PM2.21m | 00:37AM2.07m | 12:42PM2.32m | 1:24AM2.02m | 1:11PM2.40m | 2:13AM1.93m | 1:44PM2.44m | 3:08AM1.82m | 2:21PM2.43m | 4:10AM1.70m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:13PM0.62m | 5:32AM0.16m | 5:52PM0.40m | 6:02AM0.23m | 6:30PM0.20m | 6:33AM0.35m | 7:10PM0.01m | 7:05AM0.50m | 7:53PM-0.12m | 7:39AM0.66m | 8:39PM-0.19m | 8:16AM0.84m | 9:31PM-0.19m | ||||||||
7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | |
— | 7:12 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:00 | — | |
mm | — | — | 17 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 12 |
Feels °C | 14 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | SSW 13 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | SW 17 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 |
677 | 424 | 234 | 3195 | 1388 | 511 | 221 | 116 | 47 | 75 | 190 | 469 | 1098 | 1126 | 1227 | 1045 | 918 | 1319 | 1999 | 2221 | 1054 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | W 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | S 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WNW 18 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
309 | 309 | 4 | 186 | 189 | 144 | 114 | 47 | 82 | 83 | 178 | 61 | 161 | 79 | 42 | 136 | 136 | 248 | 203 | 201 | 183 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | SW 21 | SW 14 | S 11 | S 12 | S 14 | S 12 | SW 18 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 |
14 | 18 | 200 | 10 | 24 | 34 | 80 | 111 | 76 | 42 | 58 | 137 | 267 | 261 | 161 | 154 | 152 | 34 | 13 | 12 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 4 | SW 6 | — | — | — | N 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | N 6 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | — | N 4 | NW 7 | — | — | — | N 5 | N 6 | NNW 6 |
— | 23 | 359 | — | — | — | 44 | 272 | 166 | 32 | 138 | 76 | — | 13 | 59 | — | — | — | 73 | 158 | 265 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 68 | 169 | 168 | 47 | 676 | 39 | 110 | 630 | 47 | 110 | 677 | 39 | 68 | 464 | 39 | 39 | 574 | 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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