Port Orford Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's chew the fat on what Port Orford's got lined up for the next couple of weeks.

Alright, we're starting off a bit quiet. The first real chance of anything decent isn't until Thursday afternoon the 10th, and even then it's a mixed bag. The main story for the next week or so is inconsistent, smaller swell with moderate to fresh northerly winds. It's not a total loss, but you'll be earning every wave. Water temp is about what you'd expect for this time of year, nothing special.

So, the best bet in the first week is probably Thursday morning the 10th at Port Orford. We've got a 5ft swell from the NNW with a short 7-second period, but the key is the clean, offshore wind from the north at 16 mph. The combined swell energy is moderate (403), so there's a bit of grunt behind it. It's a sheltered spot, so it needs that clean wind to work. Don't expect perfection, but it's the most shape you'll see this week. It's an inconsistent break, so patience is a virtue, and it can get crowded, so be ready to share a few.

After that, the weekend into early next week gets pretty rough. Saturday the 12th is a total mess with onshore winds and poor conditions.

The next real glimmer of hope comes on Friday the 18th of September. This one is a standout for a different reason. The swell is tiny at 2ft from the SW, but the period is a lush 19 seconds – proper long-period groundswell. The combined swell energy is moderate (438). The real magic is the wind: it's glassy. Absolutely dead flat calm. For a spot like Port Orford that's sheltered, this will be as clean as it gets. The waves will be small and fat, but for a longboard or a funboard, this could be a very special, glassy session with nobody out (though crowds are often a thing here). It’s an inconsistent break, so this is a rare treat.

The following week, from the 20th through the 24th, the northerlies come back in force, giving you consistent offshore conditions. The swell stays pretty small, around 3ft to 3ft from the SW, with good periods around 15-18 seconds. The combined energy stays in the moderate range (400-700+), so there's plenty of push for the size. This is a solid run of clean, groomed waves. Sunday the 20th afternoon looks like the pick of this bunch, with a 3ft SW swell, 18-second period, and moderate offshore north wind, giving you a clean 533 combined energy reading. Good conditions, but you'll need your patience hat – it's inconsistent.

So, to wrap it up: a couple of very small windows of opportunity. The glassy Friday the 18th is my top pick for pure magic, and the run from the 20th to the 24th offers the most consistent, clean conditions for a longboard. Don't expect any heavy, powerful waves in this window.

Rusty.

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