Port Orford Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into what’s happening around Port Orford.

Honestly, buddy, the next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim. There’s a real long stretch of nothing much, with about 13 days of surf that’s just not worth getting excited about. The first week-plus is a total write-off for any decent session.

Water temp at the start is around 56°, which is just a shade under the average for this time of year, nothing too unusual there.

For the first week, from Monday the 3rd right through to Saturday the 8th, the swell is all a bit junky. We’ve got consistent NNW wind and swell, but the combined wave energy is moderate, and the period is short – mostly around 7 to 8 seconds. That makes for a messy, weak wave that doesn’t have much shape. The swell is running 5ft to 8ft, which could be a handful for beginners, but the wind is offshore, so it looks clean. The trouble is the quality just isn’t there – the notes keep saying “marginal” and “poor.” A couple of days mid-week see a drop to a 2ft long-period groundswell (13-14 seconds), but that’s not enough to do anything with.

There’s a spot on Sunday the 16th that perks up a little. Finally, on the morning of the 16th, we get a slight improvement with a cross-offshore breeze and a clean 6ft swell from the NW at 8 seconds. The energy is still moderate, but the conditions are stable and the vibe is better. That morning and afternoon look like the best of a bad bunch, with the afternoon offering a clean 6ft swell from the NNW. It’s not a world-beater, but after so long of nothing, it’s a welcome sight. The early part of the next week, Monday the 17th, also has some clean offshore wind and a decent 5ft swell, so if you’re desperate, the weekend and start of the following week might offer a little window.

But let’s be real – for experts only most of this run. Port Orford is an inconsistent, sheltered spot, so this kind of blank run is normal. If the wind holds offshore and that swell tidies up, it might be worth a paddle, but don’t expect any standouts. The whole first fortnight is a dud. The only real flicker of life is around the 16th and 17th.

Stay patient, stay wet.

Rusty.

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