
Surf Forecasts:
Port Orford surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 11 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period, WNW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 7s period, NNW swell with 524 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period with WNW 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 (Jul 09) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m 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 2.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 09) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Sat 11th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Port Orford over the next 16 days.
G’day, Rusty here. Well, lookin’ at this stretch, it’s a bit of a slow burn. We’ve got consistent offshore winds, which is a win, but the swell’s real shy for the first week. The water’s a chilly 50°, which is a wild 6° colder than normal for this time of year – that’s a proper kick in the guts, so you’ll be wanting a thick steamer.
We kick off on Thursday, 9th July, but honestly, it’s a no-go. A little 3ft WNW swell, period around 10 seconds, but with weak energy (138) and the description says “poor surf conditions.” The wind’s a fresh offshore, which is clean, but the waves just aren’t there. This same pattern of small, ordinary surf sticks through the weekend. Friday, 10th July, gives us a 3ft to 3ft swell with moderate energy (218) and clean offshore winds, but it’s “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions.” Saturday, 11th July, is the first glimmer – the swell bumps up to 5ft from the WNW with a 9-second period, and the energy climbs to 368. By Saturday afternoon, the energy hits 444 and the surf is described as “good.” Still, at 5ft, it’s a small, fun size for a log, but nothing to write home about. Sunday, 12th July, drops back down to poor surf with 4ft and fresh offshore winds.
The real wait is for Wednesday, 15th July. Wednesday morning sees a 4ft WNW swell, 10-second period, with moderate energy (425) and clean offshore winds, rated as “good surf conditions.” That afternoon, the period jumps to a very long 20 seconds on a 2ft WNW swell, giving a massive energy reading of 554. That’s groundswell, and it’ll be clean and lined up, but tiny. The real standout starts to build on the 17th of July. Friday, 17th July, shows a 3ft WNW swell with a very long 17-second period, moderate offshore winds, and “very good surf conditions” with energy at 1187. That’s the one to aim for. The wind is gentle offshore, so it’ll be glassy. The break is at Port Orford, which is sheltered and inconsistent, so it’s a spot that rarely fires – but when it does, it’s a treat. The wave size is small, but that long period means it’ll wrap in and offer some real quality. The crowd factor is “often,” so expect a few other keen locals on it.
Saturday, 18th July, keeps the stoke going with a 3ft WNW swell, 16-second period, and light cross-offshore winds in the morning, giving clean waves and energy at 1153. Saturday afternoon gets a bit chunkier, with a 7ft NNW swell, 8-second period, and moderate offshore winds, energy at 1299. That’s a short-period swell, so it’ll be a bit lumpier, but still good if you’re in the right spot.
Then we get a run of bigger, but messier, swell from Sunday, 19th July, through Monday, 20th July. Sunday morning has a 8ft NNW swell, 8-second period, with fresh offshore winds and a “marginal” rating, despite the energy at 1237. That’s expert territory at over 8ft, and the short period will make it a washing machine. Monday, 20th July, is a bit better: 10ft NNW swell, 8-second period, but with moderate offshore winds and a “very good” rating, energy at 1323. That’s big, powerful, and only for the experienced crew. The short period and that size at a beach break (Port Orford is a beach-and-reef setup) might make it more interesting for the kite surfers, honestly.
From Tuesday, 21st July, the energy drops. The 6ft NNW swell, 8-second period, with cross-offshore winds, is just “good” at best. The rest of the week into the 24th is a mix of small, poor surf, or marginal conditions with strong offshore winds that make it hard to paddle into. The 23rd and 24th have some size (7ft to 8ft), but the period is short (6-7 seconds), and the wind is fresh offshore, which is clean but the waves will be choppy and weak.
The best on offer is Friday, 17th July, at Port Orford. The 3ft groundswell from the WNW, with a 17-second period, gentle offshore wind, and very good conditions, is a true standout for a rarely breaking spot. It’s not a big day, but it’ll be quality. The runner-up is Saturday, 18th July, with the 3ft swell and 16-second period in the morning, or the 7ft short-period swell in the afternoon for the chargers.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Thu afternoon, light winds from the NE by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Sun afternoon, light winds from the NNE by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | W 15 | WNW 14 | W 14 | W 14 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | SW 18 | WNW 19 |
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107 | 127 | 121 | 90 | 120 | 211 | 362 | 439 | 450 | 198 | 141 | 279 | 165 | 115 | 69 | 106 | 101 | 118 | 231 | 232 | 292 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:18AM1.30m | 7:34PM2.28m | 9:46AM1.37m | 8:28PM2.38m | 10:56AM1.49m | 9:25PM2.48m | 11:52AM1.62m | 10:22PM2.56m | 12:40PM1.73m | 11:18PM2.60m | 1:24PM1.83m | 00:12AM2.58m | 2:06PM1.92m | 1:05AM2.49m | |||||||
Low Tide | 12:53PM0.82m | 3:06AM-0.10m | 2:00PM0.97m | 4:04AM-0.35m | 3:09PM1.03m | 4:58AM-0.55m | 4:16PM1.03m | 5:49AM-0.69m | 5:18PM0.97m | 6:37AM-0.74m | 6:15PM0.88m | 7:23AM-0.72m | 7:12PM0.78m | ||||||||
5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | |
— | 8:57 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:53 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 15 |
Feels °C | 12 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | SSW 14 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | SSW 13 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 |
452 | 545 | 430 | 398 | 403 | 211 | 362 | 439 | 450 | 198 | 141 | 173 | 165 | 95 | 55 | 135 | 50 | 118 | 231 | 130 | 137 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | WNW 17 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | WNW 8 | W 14 | WNW 7 | SW 18 | SW 18 | WNW 19 |
107 | 127 | 121 | 90 | 72 | 387 | 330 | 268 | 272 | 217 | 166 | 92 | 175 | 166 | 158 | 36 | 101 | 30 | 194 | 192 | 292 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | — | SSW 18 | NW 9 | — | W 18 | W 18 | W 16 | W 17 | W 18 | W 15 | S 18 | W 14 | W 15 | WNW 14 | W 14 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | WNW 20 | SW 16 |
31 | — | 103 | 38 | — | 6 | 6 | 5 | 22 | 26 | 18 | 25 | 60 | 115 | 69 | 106 | 66 | 109 | 85 | 232 | 127 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 9 | NW 8 | — | — | — | NW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NW 8 | — | N 6 | N 6 | N 5 | N 3 | N 3 | NNW 3 | NW 5 | N 6 |
169 | 173 | 36 | 90 | 120 | — | — | — | 69 | 119 | 165 | 279 | — | 22 | 15 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 70 | 164 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 110 | 677 | 39 | 110 | 394 | 39 | 459 | 626 | 47 | 467 | 306 | 95 | 47 | 676 | 39 | 464 | 676 | 39 | 574 | 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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