
Surf Forecasts:
Port Orford surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s 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★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 7s period with NNW 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 Tuesday (Sep 08) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 18s. 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Fri 11th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
| 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
Alright crew, Rusty here. Let’s break down what Port Orford’s got cooking over the next couple weeks.
Water temp is about 57°F, which is a hair under average for this time of year. Nothing wild.
The start is slow. Tuesday morning (September 8th) has tiny 1ft waves from the WNW with barely any energy (43). Clean, but not worth the wax. The afternoon jumps to 7ft but it’s short-period junk from the NNW (6 seconds) with a 19 mph north wind—choppy and messy.
Wednesday, September 9th is the first real window. The morning brings clean 5ft swell from the NNW (7 seconds) with a light offshore breeze and moderate energy (515). The afternoon holds similar with 6ft (766 energy). Clean, surfable, good for most.
Thursday, September 10th gets interesting. Swell drops to 3ft but the period jumps to 17 seconds—proper groundswell from the SW. Energy is solid (777) but the wind is a fresh 19 mph north offshore. Clean, but long-period SW groundswell at Port Orford can be a bit fat. Not a standout, but a session for the patient.
Friday (September 11th) morning: 3ft, 16-second SW groundswell, moderate offshore wind (785 energy). Clean but small. The afternoon switches to a 5ft NNW swell (9 seconds) with 375 energy. Just okay.
The weekend (September 12th-13th) is a wash. Saturday has onshore south winds and rain. Sunday morning cleans up with a light cross-offshore breeze and a 3ft, 14-second SW swell (485 energy), but it’s tiny and the afternoon gets blown out.
Monday, September 14th is solid. Morning has a 5ft NNW swell (8 seconds) with moderate offshore wind and 438 energy. Clean and consistent. The afternoon is similar but with less energy (351). Good all-round day.
Tuesday, September 15th morning is glassy—flat calm with a 2ft, 17-second SW groundswell (303 energy). Tiny but perfect for a longboard. The afternoon turns onshore.
The standout is Wednesday, September 16th afternoon. The morning is poor, but the afternoon switches to clean offshore wind and a 6ft NW swell (8 seconds) with 568 energy. That’s a proper little pulse, clean and punchy.
Thursday, September 17th holds: 5ft NW swell, offshore wind, 430 energy. Good surf. The afternoon gets windier but still rideable.
Friday, September 18th is a longboarder’s dream. Afternoon goes glassy with a 2ft, 19-second SW groundswell (494 energy). Clean, lined up, and empty.
Sunday, September 20th is a beauty. Morning is clean with a cross-offshore breeze and a 3ft, 18-second SW swell (518 energy). The afternoon goes glassy with the same size and 19-second period (433 energy). That’s a session.
Monday, September 21st and Tuesday, September 22nd keep the run going. Gentle offshore winds, 3ft, long-period SW groundswells, energy climbing from 619 to 903. Tuesday afternoon bumps to 5ft from the NW with a 12-second period and 1024 energy—strong, clean, and chunky.
Wednesday, September 23rd is the final standout. Morning has a 5ft WNW swell (11 seconds) with moderate offshore wind and 904 energy. The afternoon holds at 4ft with 882 energy. That’s proper, clean surf to close out the forecast.
Best of the bunch: Wednesday, September 16th afternoon and Wednesday, September 23rd morning are the true standouts. Good size, clean wind, solid energy.
Crowds at Port Orford can be a problem, so plan accordingly. The spot is sheltered and a bit inconsistent, but when it’s on, it’s a gem.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | WNW 10 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | WNW 12 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | NNW 9 | NW 9 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
43 | 291 | 336 | 233 | 257 | 265 | 362 | 414 | 527 | 489 | 320 | 307 | 459 | 305 | 301 | 224 | 258 | 140 | 242 | 224 | 183 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:08AM1.86m | 10:18PM2.30m | 11:43AM2.00m | 11:14PM2.31m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:24PM0.82m | 5:11AM-0.23m | 5:17PM0.60m | 5:52AM-0.17m | 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 | ||||||||
6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | |
— | 7:39 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 24 | 18 | 24 | 23 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 13 |
Feels °C | 18 | 19 | 15 | 21 | 19 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | NNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 17 |
116 | 120 | 178 | 101 | 190 | 265 | 183 | 414 | 527 | 489 | 320 | 307 | 296 | 250 | 186 | 173 | 258 | 138 | 116 | 114 | 147 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 12 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 17 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 13 |
43 | 112 | 113 | 68 | 133 | 312 | 362 | 183 | 111 | 73 | 419 | 393 | 459 | 305 | 301 | 224 | 183 | 140 | 112 | 106 | 78 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | SW 19 | SW 20 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 10 | S 10 | WNW 10 | WSW 15 | S 8 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | SW 19 | SW 19 | WNW 15 | WNW 15 | WNW 13 |
72 | 33 | 31 | 181 | 186 | 66 | 29 | 26 | 18 | 51 | 55 | 144 | 4 | 54 | 73 | 88 | 58 | 95 | 84 | 21 | 69 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | — | — | S 3 | S 4 | S 4 | — | NNW 4 | N 4 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 |
126 | 291 | 336 | 233 | 257 | 206 | 232 | 198 | 182 | 223 | — | — | 11 | 41 | 6 | — | 19 | 19 | 242 | 224 | 183 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 47 | 110 | 47 | 47 | 110 | 47 | 110 | 304 | 47 | 110 | 464 | 39 | 169 | 95 | 39 | 47 | 464 | 39 | 110 | 677 | 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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