Surf Forecasts:
Port Orford surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 11s period, NW swell with 804 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 14s 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. 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 1.9m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Port Orford over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty checkin’ in with a look at our stretch of coast for the next couple weeks. Honestly, not a whole lot to get excited about right now, but we do have a couple of windows where it might be worth paddlin’ out.
We’re looking at a long, quiet spell to start. For days on end, the swell is tiny, the energy is weak, and the conditions are just plain ordinary. You’ll see a bit of ankle-snappers from Thursday the 27th through into the first few days of September, but it’s nothing to write home about. The water is sittin’ at a cool 55°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so a good 4/3 is a must.
The real standout, the one morning that has my attention, is Wednesday, September 9th on the morning. Port Orford is the spot. We’re gonna see a clean, 3ft swell rollin’ in from the southwest. The period is a long, juicy 18 seconds – that’s a proper groundswell with some real energy behind it (combined swell energy a solid 686). That long period means the waves will have some shape and push to ’em. And with a gentle northwest wind blowin’ offshore, the face is gonna be glassy. This is the one to circle on the calendar. The long period does mean it might reel off a bit too straight for the beach break, but if you know a little nook or reef around here, it’s gonna be worth it. Crowds can be an issue at Port Orford, so get there early.
The Thursday afternoon, September 10th is another look. We’ll have a bit more size, about 6ft from the NNW, but the period drops right off to 6 seconds. That’s a short, choppy windswell. The energy is still moderate (314). The wind will be a clean offshore breeze, so it’s surfable and better than most days, but don’t expect the same quality as the day before.
And a heads-up for the beginner crew: that 6ft swell on Thursday is likely too big for you. The first standout on the 9th is a better bet for you with the smaller 3ft surf.
So, in short: a whole lotta doldrums, but Wednesday the 9th is a true glimmer of hope. Get after it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the S by Wed morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | NW 7 | NW 7 | SW 14 | W 10 | W 10 | NNW 7 | W 11 | NNW 6 | W 10 | NW 12 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 171 | 169 | 228 | 156 | 63 | 164 | 16 | 30 | 193 | 21 | 227 | 17 | 22 | 284 | 241 | 237 | 207 | 155 | 441 | 625 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 00:04AM2.18m | 1:09PM1.97m | 00:45AM2.14m | 1:34PM2.07m | 1:27AM2.06m | 2:00PM2.15m | 2:13AM1.94m | 2:29PM2.22m | 3:04AM1.79m | 3:02PM2.26m | 4:04AM1.62m | 3:40PM2.27m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:11PM0.70m | 6:44AM-0.08m | 6:50PM0.55m | 7:13AM0.00m | 7:30PM0.41m | 7:42AM0.13m | 8:13PM0.28m | 8:12AM0.31m | 8:58PM0.17m | 8:44AM0.51m | 9:50PM0.10m | 9:19AM0.72m | 10:49PM0.06m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — |
 | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 19 | 3 |
Temp °C | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 |
Feels °C | 17 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | SW 16 | NW 7 | NW 6 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 |
| kJ | 96 | 125 | 122 | 274 | 63 | 38 | 751 | 422 | 627 | 582 | 339 | 334 | 330 | 284 | 241 | 237 | 207 | 155 | 441 | 625 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SW 12 | W 10 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 171 | 169 | 228 | 88 | 179 | 164 | 39 | 30 | 9 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 229 | 158 | 154 | 154 | 98 | 93 | 85 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | SSW 18 | W 10 | W 10 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | W 10 | SSW 12 | W 9 | S 10 | SW 21 | NW 14 | NW 12 | W 10 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 19 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 53 | 128 | 32 | 30 | 216 | 280 | 16 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 17 | 7 | 22 | 17 | 57 | 50 | 81 | 154 | 173 | 129 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 3 | — | NW 7 | — | NW 6 | NNW 4 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | S 4 | S 4 |
| kJ | — | 3 | — | 156 | — | 39 | 24 | 90 | 193 | 188 | 227 | 100 | 90 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 12 | 7 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 47 | 39 | 482 | 574 | 39 | 110 | 621 | 39 | 491 | 464 | 47 | 47 | 110 | 39 | 108 | 108 | 68 | 443 | 464 | 95 |
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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).
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