
Surf Forecasts:
Port Orford surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, WNW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, NNW swell with 604 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s period with SW 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 Wednesday (Jul 15) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Port Orford in the next 16 days are 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Port Orford over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Port Orford.
Honestly, the next several days are a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got some clean conditions, but the swell is really slow to get going. The water is sitting at 52° right now, which is a solid 5° colder than usual for this time of year – so you’re gonna want a thick wetsuit if you’re paddling out.
The first real chance to get wet with something decent doesn’t arrive until early next week. The run-up to it is pretty weak: Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon only offer small, surfable waves with moderate energy. Thursday morning is a bit better with a clean 2 ft swell from the WNW, but still nothing to write home about. Thursday afternoon sees a slight bump to 2 ft with energy climbing, and the offshore wind is a solid positive.
Now, Friday morning (17th July) is where things start to get interesting. We’ve got a 3 ft groundswell from the WNW, with a period of 17 seconds and the combined energy jumping to 1049. That’s a long period swell, so it’ll have some real push and shape, and the offshore wind is clean. Friday afternoon drops back a bit though, so aim for the morning.
The standout of the whole outlook is Sunday the 19th of July. By Sunday afternoon, we’re looking at 7 ft of NNW swell with an 8-second period, combined energy hitting 1001, and a gentle offshore breeze making it glassy. That’s the best combo of size and clean conditions we’ll see. Crowds are listed as “often” here, so expect a few locals out, but it’s worth it.
Saturday the 18th is a bit tricky – it’s pushing 7 ft, but with a short period of 7 seconds. That’s a lot of close-out, chunky stuff. It’s more of a kite-surfing setup than a clean paddle-surf day, especially with the fresh offshore wind.
The second week is a bit quieter. Monday the 21st has a fun 3 ft SW groundswell with a 16-second period and clean conditions, but the energy is moderate. Saturday the 25th afternoon is worth a mention – 3 ft SW swell, a very long 21-second period, and combined energy back up to 1049 with a moderate offshore breeze. That’s a promising late option, but it’s a long way out, so keep an eye on it.
Overall, the best on offer is Sunday afternoon (19th July) at Port Orford. Get out there for the 7 ft clean NNW swell. If you miss that, Friday morning (17th July) is your next best call.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Wed night, fresh winds from the N by Fri afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Sat afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Mon afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tue 21 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | SW 18 | SW 18 | WNW 19 | WNW 19 | WNW 18 | WNW 17 | WNW 17 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | SW 17 | NW 8 | NW 9 | SW 16 | SW 16 | NW 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
119 | 194 | 192 | 212 | 283 | 344 | 423 | 510 | 463 | 452 | 441 | 527 | 573 | 545 | 545 | 466 | 372 | 390 | 367 | 362 | 211 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 4:47PM2.10m | 4:51AM1.58m | 5:27PM2.09m | 6:08AM1.38m | 6:10PM2.06m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 10:08AM0.09m | 11:08PM0.48m | 10:47AM0.38m | 00:15AM0.40m | 11:29AM0.65m | ||||||||
— | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | |
8:54 | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:49 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 17 |
Feels °C | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 18 | WNW 17 | WNW 17 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | SW 16 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 |
119 | 173 | 124 | 94 | 61 | 344 | 423 | 510 | 463 | 452 | 441 | 348 | 344 | 242 | 251 | 466 | 372 | 390 | 262 | 222 | 211 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | WNW 19 | WNW 19 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 19 | NW 11 | WNW 10 | SW 17 | SW 18 | SW 16 | WNW 14 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
87 | 194 | 192 | 212 | 283 | 159 | 157 | 229 | 181 | 123 | 72 | 362 | 275 | 159 | 163 | 439 | 318 | 255 | 367 | 362 | 239 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SSW 13 | WNW 20 | NNW 5 | SW 16 | W 12 | S 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 19 | NNW 10 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 |
109 | 62 | 160 | 13 | 161 | 26 | 11 | 74 | 74 | 103 | 102 | 27 | 63 | 59 | 10 | 163 | 149 | 98 | 98 | 65 | 56 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | — | NNW 5 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
16 | 21 | 24 | — | 17 | 136 | 156 | 99 | 215 | 242 | 385 | 527 | 573 | 545 | 545 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 39 | 110 | 676 | 39 | 464 | 464 | 39 | 464 | 677 | 47 | 110 | 110 | 47 | 47 | 168 | 47 | 47 | 108 | 39 | 47 | 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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