
Surf Forecasts:
Port Orford surf forecast from 10 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 17s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 11 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SW swell with 553 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 17s 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 (Sep 10) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 6s 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) 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 1.6m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Fri 11th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Port Orford over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s shaping up for Port Orford over the next couple of weeks. It’s a real mixed bag, with some clean windows early on but a long stretch of nothing-good before a bigger, more powerful pulse arrives later. Don’t expect any fireworks from this sheltered setup for a while, but there are a couple of moments worth paddling out for.
First up, the standout window is Thursday the 10th and Friday the 11th. Thursday morning is your best bet. We’ve got a 3ft groundswell rolling in from the southwest with a very long 17-second period, and a light north wind keeping things clean. The water’s sitting at 56°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want that 4/3. The combined energy’s moderate (798), and conditions are glassy enough to make the most of those long lines. Port Orford itself is an advanced, inconsistent spot that doesn’t wake up often, but when it does and it’s clean like this, it can be special. Expect crowds here often, so get in early. Friday morning keeps the quality up: another SW groundswell, 3ft at 16 seconds, with moderate offshore wind from the north. Energy’s still solid (906), just a touch more size and still clean. Afternoons both days see wind pick up, making things ordinary, so make the morning session your focus.
Now for the lull. From Saturday the 12th right through to Sunday the 20th, it’s mostly poor with onshore winds, weak swells, or just not enough juice to bother. There’s a brief window on Sunday the 13th morning with a little WNW swell, but a cross-onshore breeze messes up the surface. Monday the 14th and Tuesday the 15th offer small clean swell but weak energy readings, and the waves just don’t have any punch. The wind turns fresh and offshore at times but the swell is tiny. It’s a long, quiet run.
Then, starting Monday the 21st, things change. A solid pulse of north-northwest swell arrives, pushing 7ft on Monday afternoon with a short 6-second period and fresh offshore wind. The energy reads strong (751). This is expert territory – over 8ft on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons (8ft from the north at 7 seconds) with fresh offshore north winds keeping it clean. The combined energy stays in that strong range (760, 754, 820). This is a powerful, raw swell – short period means it’s more windswell than groundswell, so it’ll be chunky and steep, not really a long-period groomer. At a sheltered spot like Port Orford, that north-northwest direction might wrap in, and the clean wind will be a big plus, but these are expert-only waves. Wind remains offshore through the 23rd, but by the 24th, a south-southwest wind switches it to cross-onshore, and the quality drops away into another poor end to the period.
So, to keep it simple: Thursday 10th morning and Friday 11th morning are the best of the first week – clean, long-period, punchy waves for those who know the break. Then hold out through the long gap for the second week’s big, windy swell starting Monday 21st, but that’s only for experienced surfers. If you’re a beginner, stay out of the water after the 20th.
That’s the picture from here. Stay patient, keep an eye on the forecast, and go get those early sessions.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Sun morning, fresh winds from the N by Mon afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | NW 9 | NW 9 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | SW 17 | SW 16 | NW 7 | NW 7 | SW 16 | NW 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
439 | 414 | 527 | 489 | 382 | 266 | 459 | 407 | 301 | 227 | 166 | 201 | 182 | 318 | 249 | 188 | 161 | 131 | 135 | 155 | 96 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | off | cross | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | on |
High Tide | 12:16PM2.13m | 00:05AM2.27m | 12:48PM2.22m | 00:54AM2.19m | 1:18PM2.28m | 1:42AM2.06m | 1:48PM2.29m | 2:30AM1.92m | 2:18PM2.25m | 3:21AM1.76m | 2:50PM2.18m | 4:16AM1.62m | 3:24PM2.08m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:06PM0.40m | 6:29AM-0.05m | 6:51PM0.23m | 7:04AM0.12m | 7:35PM0.12m | 7:38AM0.32m | 8:17PM0.06m | 8:11AM0.54m | 9:01PM0.06m | 8:44AM0.75m | 9:46PM0.11m | 9:18AM0.94m | 10:38PM0.19m | ||||||||
6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | |
— | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:25 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 19 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 18 | 19 | 14 | 20 | 20 | 17 |
Feels °C | 17 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 17 | 18 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | SW 16 | SW 16 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 |
183 | 183 | 527 | 489 | 382 | 266 | 290 | 245 | 266 | 227 | 166 | 201 | 182 | 84 | 147 | 188 | 161 | 131 | 135 | 121 | 96 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 17 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 17 | SW 13 | SW 12 | NW 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 18 |
439 | 414 | 111 | 85 | 419 | 393 | 459 | 407 | 301 | 224 | 183 | 140 | 116 | 106 | 79 | 38 | 37 | 86 | 88 | 155 | 270 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 12 | S 10 | S 9 | WSW 15 | S 10 | WSW 13 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | SW 19 | SW 18 | WNW 15 | WNW 13 | NW 13 | SW 12 | WNW 12 | NW 11 | SSW 19 | NW 11 |
49 | 25 | 70 | 71 | 42 | 144 | 8 | 35 | 38 | 81 | 47 | 94 | 112 | 21 | 69 | 44 | 37 | 56 | 32 | 125 | 30 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 10 | — | — | S 8 | SSW 4 | — | — | NNW 3 | — | N 4 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | — | — | — | S 3 |
176 | 165 | 98 | 332 | — | — | 28 | 11 | — | — | 4 | — | 13 | 318 | 249 | 163 | 156 | — | — | — | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 110 | 304 | 39 | 110 | 464 | 39 | 108 | 108 | 68 | 47 | 621 | 39 | 394 | 513 | 47 | 110 | 540 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 39 |
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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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