Port Orford Surf Break

Lat Long: 42.74° N 124.49° W

Port Orford Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 07 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Port Orford sea temperature is
10.6° C
3.1° 

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 8 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, NW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s period, NW swell with 538 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s 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 08) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 15s. 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 1.8m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) 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 1.7m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 09) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Wed 8th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 10s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 8th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 10s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sun 12th Jul)6ft (1.8m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Port Orford over the next 16 days.


Alright folks, Rusty here. We're taking a hard look at Port Orford and, to be honest, it's a pretty lean stretch coming up. The first week or so is a write-off—no real surf to get excited about. The break is sheltered and inconsistent at the best of times, so this kind of blank run isn't all that unusual for the area. Don't let it get you down; forecasts can shift.

Alright, let's start from Wednesday July 8th. We've got a 2 ft swell from the SW, period at 15 seconds. That's a long-period groundswell, which should have some shape in theory, but the combined energy is weak (322). The wind is a fresh offshore from the N at 19 mph, so the surface will be clean. But the data calls it "poor surf conditions," so don't expect much.

Thursday July 9th sees a 3 ft swell from the WNW, period dropping to 10 seconds. The energy dips a bit (223). Wind stays offshore from the N, 19 mph in the morning and picking up to 22 mph in the afternoon. Clean, but still not doing anything for me.

Friday July 10th is more of the same: 3 ft to 2 ft WNW swell, moderate offshore breeze at 16 mph. Energy is very weak (109-111). Saturday July 11th bumps up to 5 ft NW swell, period 9 seconds, and energy climbs to 341. Wind is still offshore from the N. Despite the cleaner look, it's still marked as poor. Sunday July 12th stays around 4 ft, Monday July 13th drops back, Tuesday July 14th is tiny (2 ft W swell with a 14-second period). Nothing to paddle out for.

Now, there's a small glimmer on Wednesday July 15th. Swell picks up to 4 ft from the WNW, with an 11-second period. The combined energy jumps to 567. Wind is fresh offshore from the N at 19 mph. It's only rated as "marginal," so it's for the die-hards only. Thursday July 16th afternoon brings a bigger 8 ft NNW swell, but the period is a short 7 seconds, and the wind is a fresh offshore. That's a lot of lumpy, short-period energy (1074)—more of a challenge than a treat. Still, if you're an expert, you might find something.

The first real standout, and the best on offer in the whole 16 days, is the morning of Friday July 17th. We get a 3 ft swell from the WNW, but look at that period: 17 seconds! That's very long-period groundswell. The combined energy is strong (1054). The wind is a moderate offshore from the NNW at 16 mph, so it'll be clean. The data says "expect very good surf conditions." For a sheltered, inconsistent break like Port Orford, this is a gift. With that long period, it'll be best on the points and reefs, not the beach. Just remember, it only breaks "rarely," so this is a special window.

After that, it slips back. Saturday July 18th and Sunday July 19th see more short-period NNW swell, 7 ft to 7 ft, with winds holding offshore. Too big and too short-period to be any good. Monday July 20th through the end of the window stays marginal or poor, with onshore winds and messy conditions. The morning of Wednesday July 22nd offers a 7 ft NNW swell (period 6 seconds, energy 410) and a "good" rating, but that short period and size means it's only for the experienced crew on a good day.

So, to wrap it up: don't bother suiting up until the morning of July 17th. That's your one shot at something special. The rest is a waiting game. Stay patient.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tue
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NW
10
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
1.2
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
9
0.6
WNW
9
1.2
NW
10
1.4
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9
1.3
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10
1.4
NW
10
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WNW
10
1.1
NW
9
1.2
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9
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WNW
8
1.1
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8
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8
0.9
WNW
8
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
236
171
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211
135
141
121
84
69
264
335
314
348
307
190
226
117
167
139
106
140
Wind (km/h)
15
NNE
30
N
30
N
20
NNE
30
N
35
N
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NNE
25
N
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NNE
25
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25
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25
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Wind State
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High Tide
6:42AM1.32m
6:45PM2.18m
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
Low Tide
00:55AM0.41m
11:58AM0.62m
2:02AM0.16m
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
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8:58
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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