Port Orford Surf Break

Lat Long: 42.74° N 124.49° W

Port Orford Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 28 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Port Orford sea temperature is
12.4° C
1.3° 

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 29 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 6s period, N swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, NNW swell with 998 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period with NW 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 29) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 9s period. 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 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 29th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 9s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 3rd Aug)6ft (1.8m) 6s
Most Powerful11PM (Tue 4th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 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 cookin' for our local stretch around Port Orford.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the next week or so is looking pretty ordinary. We've got a bit of a flat spell ahead, with just small, weak surf on offer. The first real chance to get wet comes on Wednesday, July 29th, but it's nothing to write home about. We're looking at a small 4ft swell from the WNW, but with a period of just 9 seconds, it's not got much punch. The combined energy of this swell is pretty weak (258) and the wind is a solid 12 mph from the NNW, which is offshore but it's a moderate breeze. It'll be clean, but the waves will be small and a bit average. This pattern hangs around for a few days, with the swell dropping to 4ft through Thursday and Friday, and the wind staying fresh out of the north. The combined energy dips into the low hundreds and even below 100, so it's weak. Honestly, this is more of a "have a paddle and get some sun" kind of period than a proper surf session.

We hit a bit of a lull over the weekend. Saturday, August 1st, is more of the same with small, weak waves, and by Sunday, August 2nd a fresh 22 mph northerly is blowing the top off a small 4ft swell. The combined energy spikes a bit (330) but the conditions are poor for surfing. That afternoon, a weird 1ft, 18-second long-period swell shows up, but it's so small and the wind is howling, it's a no-go.

Now, for the real story. Things start to get interesting from Monday, August 3rd, but it gets big and mean. We see a rapid increase in swell size, with a 6ft, short-period 6-second swell from the north on Monday morning, but the combined energy jumps to 484. By Monday afternoon, it's a solid 10ft from the NNW, but with a period of just 7 seconds and a 22 mph northerly wind, it's a washing machine. This is not for the faint of heart. The energy is cranking (847), but the quality is poor. This continues through the week, with swell holding between 8ft and 8ft, and the wind staying strong out of the north. The combined energy gets into the 700-900 range, showing strong energy, but it's all blown out and messy. This is big, angry, onshore wind swell. For most of us, it's a pass.

The standout window, and the one I'm actually getting a little excited about, arrives on Thursday, August 6th. The forecast shows a solid 8ft swell from the NNW, but the period stretches to 10 seconds, which is a big step up in quality. The combined energy is massive, hitting 1159 in the morning and 1367 in the afternoon. That's a lot of water moving. The wind is still a stiff 19 mph from the north, but the "marginal surf forecast" tag suggests the quality might be questionable. However, the following day, Friday, August 7th, is where it's at. The swell drops slightly to a very solid 7ft from the NNW, with a 9-second period, and the wind eases to a more manageable 12 mph from the NNW. The combined energy is still a strong 755, and the conditions are finally described as "expect good surf conditions". This is the pick of the bunch. It's big, powerful, and clean. This is for experienced surfers only.

The wave energy stays strong through the weekend of August 8th and 9th, with 6-6ft swells, but the wind is a bit stronger. The real gem might be Monday, August 10th. The morning sees a cross-offshore wind, but the afternoon cleans up with a 12 mph offshore breeze and a 8ft, 9-second NNW swell. The combined energy is 1064, and the forecast says "expect very good surf conditions." That's a serious call.

After that, the swell starts to fade heading into the second week. The waves are still in the 6ft to 6ft range, but the wind picks up again, making it less attractive. The standout is clear: Friday, August 7th and Monday, August 10th are the days to circle on the calendar for some big, clean, powerful surf at Port Orford. Just remember, when it's over 8ft, it's expert-only territory, and these waves are right on that edge. Keep your wits about you.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Fri night, strong winds from the N by Mon afternoon).

Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
2
Monday
3
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1
0
1
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0
0
0
1
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SW
17
1.3
WNW
9
1.1
WNW
9
1.1
NW
8
1.1
NW
8
0.8
WNW
8
0.7
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
8
0.7
WNW
8
1.1
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
9
0.3
SW
18
1.4
WNW
8
1.8
N
6
3
NNW
7
2.5
NNW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
885
258
172
180
149
75
59
124
106
119
113
67
221
238
49
248
261
806
821
Wind (km/h)
20
NNE
20
NNW
25
N
15
NE
20
NNW
25
N
15
NE
25
N
30
N
15
NNE
20
NNW
30
N
20
NNE
30
N
35
N
25
NNE
35
N
35
N
25
NNE
Wind State
off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
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off
High Tide
11:39PM2.21m
1:33PM1.72m
00:17AM2.21m
2:00PM1.79m
00:55AM2.17m
2:27PM1.86m
1:35AM2.08m
2:54PM1.94m
2:17AM1.96m
3:22PM2.01m
3:05AM1.79m
3:53PM2.08m
4:01AM1.60m
Low Tide
6:50AM-0.28m
6:29PM0.93m
7:20AM-0.27m
7:08PM0.85m
7:50AM-0.23m
7:50PM0.77m
8:19AM-0.13m
8:34PM0.67m
8:48AM0.01m
9:22PM0.56m
9:19AM0.20m
10:15PM0.45m
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6:11
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8:43
8:42
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8:38
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8:36
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Temp °C
17
17
17
15
19
19
17
21
20
18
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18
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17
Feels °C
15
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11
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9
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11
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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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