
Surf Forecasts:
Port Orford surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, WNW swell with 1,884 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 Saturday (Sep 05) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Port Orford in the next 16 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Port Orford over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down the next couple of weeks for Port Orford. Gotta be honest, it’s a slow start, so don’t rush to the water.
The first few days are a total write-off. Wednesday the 2nd and Thursday the 3rd are a mess with heavy rain, strong southerly winds, and onshore slop. The swell gets up to 10ft on Thursday afternoon, but it’s blown-out junk with a combined energy of 2402 – that’s a lot of raw power, but it’s useless for surfing. That’s kite-surfing territory, not paddle surfing. Friday the 4th is still onshore, so no good there either.
Things finally turn on Saturday morning the 5th. The wind swings to the NNW at 6 mph, giving us a clean cross-off breeze. The swell is a modest 4ft from the NW with a 9-second period, and the combined energy is a weak 231. It’s surfable, but nothing special. That afternoon gets better with a clean 9 mph offshore wind, and the wave faces should be tidy. Sunday the 6th and Monday the 7th keep this going – small NW swell, 3ft to 4ft, with clean offshore winds. It’s small, but it’s clean. The water is a chilly 54°, which is 4° colder than normal for this time of year – that’s “much colder than normal,” so you’ll need a thick wetsuit.
The best bet in the first week is Wednesday the 9th afternoon. The wind goes glassy, dead calm, with a light WNW breeze at 3 mph. The swell bumps up to 5ft from the NW with an 8-second period, and the combined energy is a moderate 432. That’s the kind of afternoon you want to be out there – clean, lined-up waves with no wind chop. It’s a standout.
There’s a bit of a lull after that until the following week. The second week brings a solid run of cleaner conditions, but the swell is all over the place. Monday the 14th looks promising with a 6ft NW swell (12-second period) and a strong offshore breeze from the north at 12–16 mph. The combined energy is a hefty 985. That’s proper groundswell, and with that strong offshore wind, Port Orford should be holding some nice, hollow peaks. Tuesday the 15th is also a gem – 6ft from the NW, 11-second period, and a light offshore or cross-off wind from the NW and NNW. The energy is still high at 908 and 753. These two days are the real standouts of the whole outlook. For the experienced crew, that’s where you want to be.
Later in the week, the swell drops off again. Thursday the 17th morning has a weird 1ft SW swell with a super-long 24-second period, but the combined energy is 498 – that’s a lot of energy for a tiny wave, so you’ll be waiting a long time between sets. The glassy conditions will make it look pretty, but it’s a gamble. The afternoon picks up to 5ft from the NNW, but with a short 6-second period, it’ll be a bit weak and crumbly.
Overall, don’t expect much until the 5th, and the real quality is on the 9th afternoon and then the 14th and 15th. Keep an eye on the wind, and if you see that north wind blowing, get out there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 45mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Wed afternoon, light winds from the E by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SW 18 | SW 19 | WNW 9 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 6 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | SW 18 | NNW 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
154 | 175 | 561 | 1314 | 1884 | 1483 | 670 | 470 | 307 | 231 | 193 | 215 | 181 | 171 | 63 | 96 | 82 | 69 | 62 | 112 | 172 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 3:40PM2.27m | 5:17AM1.48m | 4:27PM2.25m | 6:49AM1.41m | 5:28PM2.20m | 8:26AM1.45m | 6:43PM2.18m | 9:38AM1.57m | 8:03PM2.19m | 10:28AM1.71m | 9:15PM2.25m | 11:08AM1.86m | 10:18PM2.30m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:19AM0.72m | 10:49PM0.06m | 10:01AM0.92m | 11:58PM0.03m | 10:59AM1.09m | 1:15AM-0.02m | 12:24PM1.19m | 2:29AM-0.09m | 2:01PM1.16m | 3:33AM-0.18m | 3:21PM1.02m | 4:26AM-0.23m | 4:24PM0.82m | ||||||||
6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | |
— | 7:51 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:39 | — | |
mm | 17 | 22 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 15 |
Feels °C | 7 | 6 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | NW 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 |
84 | 119 | 561 | 1314 | 1884 | 1483 | 670 | 470 | 307 | 231 | 193 | 215 | 181 | 411 | 400 | 96 | 180 | 192 | 116 | 120 | 123 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 19 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | SW 19 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 10 | NNW 6 | SSW 14 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | SW 18 |
154 | 175 | 85 | 316 | 518 | 183 | 547 | 541 | 543 | 643 | 481 | 377 | 422 | 37 | 63 | 264 | 79 | 69 | 62 | 38 | 113 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 19 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 10 | S 12 | SSW 12 | S 11 | WNW 13 | WNW 9 | WNW 12 | S 14 | NW 7 | S 15 | SW 18 | S 12 |
109 | 89 | 129 | 87 | 57 | 238 | 104 | 103 | 61 | 34 | 72 | 111 | 59 | 69 | 54 | 82 | 35 | 18 | 112 | 112 | 48 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | S 8 | — | S 4 | S 4 | — | — | NNW 4 | — | — | NW 8 | — | — | NW 8 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 |
800 | 621 | 141 | 68 | 1 | — | 22 | 13 | — | — | 12 | — | — | 171 | — | — | 82 | 50 | 119 | 148 | 172 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 423 | 328 | 169 | 108 | 108 | 95 | 178 | 108 | 39 | 47 | 47 | 39 | 39 | 47 | 39 | 47 | 338 | 39 | 47 | 110 | 47 |
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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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