Port Orford Surf Break

Lat Long: 42.74° N 124.49° W

Port Orford Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 31 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Port Orford sea temperature is
13.4° C
0.6° 

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 31 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, NNW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, NNW swell with 887 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 31 Jul, 5PM (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 Friday (Jul 31) at 5PM. 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) 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 1.4m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Fri 31st Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 9s
Best Surf 8AM (Tue 4th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 2PM (Tue 4th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let me tell you what's going on with the local surf. We've got a mixed bag coming up over the next couple of weeks, but there are a few windows to keep an eye on.

The opening stretch is pretty ordinary. Friday the 31st of July through Saturday the 1st of August, we’re looking at small, weak waves. The swell is only around 3 ft to 3 ft from the WNW with a period of 8 to 9 seconds, and the combined energy is low (124 in the morning, dropping to 68 by Saturday afternoon). The wind is offshore, which is nice, but the waves just don't have the grunt. It's a bit of a flat spell to start.

Things start to pick up from Sunday the 2nd of August. The swell builds to 5 ft, then 5 ft, and the energy jumps to 510 by the afternoon. But it's messy. The wind is howling at 22 mph from the north, and while it's offshore, that much wind chops up the surface. The wave comment says "poor surf conditions," so it's not worth the paddle. By Monday the 3rd, the swell hits 8 ft from the NNW, but the period is short at 7 seconds, making for a lumpy, weak wave. Tuesday the 4th through Sunday the 9th of August is a long stretch of the same story: 7 ft to 8 ft swell from the NNW, but with a short period (7-8 seconds) and a fresh to strong north wind. The energy is moderate (between 495 and 971), but the quality is just not there. The surf is too big and wind-affected for a fun session, though it could be a dream for the kite surfers out there.

The second week, from Monday the 10th of August onwards, the swell starts to drop a little. Monday morning sees 7 ft, but by the afternoon it's down to 5 ft and the energy drops to 398. Still, the wind is relentless. Most of the week shows marginal conditions with 5 ft to 6 ft swell and fresh north winds. There is a weird blip on Tuesday the 11th afternoon with a tiny 2 ft swell from the SW with a very long 19-second period, but the energy is low (283) and it's a poor forecast.

The only real standout in this whole 16-day window is Thursday the 13th of August, in the afternoon. The swell is a solid 7 ft from the NNW, and the combined energy finally kicks up to 1257 – that's a strong, powerful setup. The wind is still a fresh offshore breeze, but the energy is there. The wave comment is a "marginal" call, but it's the best we've got. For a spot like Port Orford, which is a sheltered, inconsistent break that's best for advanced surfers, that strong energy could line up something special. It's a long way out, so don't bank on it, but it's the one to watch.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Fri night, fresh winds from the N by Sun afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the N on Mon afternoon, moderate winds from the NNE by Tue morning).

Friday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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286
422
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
2:27PM1.86m
1:35AM2.08m
2:54PM1.94m
2:17AM1.96m
3:22PM2.01m
3:05AM1.79m
3:53PM2.08m
4:01AM1.60m
4:27PM2.14m
5:12AM1.43m
5:08PM2.19m
6:40AM1.31m
5:59PM2.22m
Low Tide
7:50PM0.77m
8:19AM-0.13m
8:34PM0.67m
8:48AM0.01m
9:22PM0.56m
9:19AM0.20m
10:15PM0.45m
9:52AM0.41m
11:15PM0.32m
10:30AM0.64m
00:23AM0.19m
11:17AM0.86m
1:36AM0.03m
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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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