Port Orford Surf Break

Lat Long: 42.74° N 124.49° W

Port Orford Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 17 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Port Orford sea temperature is
10.2° C
4.2° 

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 18 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s period, WNW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 7s period, NNW swell with 461 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 13s 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 Tuesday (Aug 18) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 6s. 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 2.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 18th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 13s
Best Surf 2AM (Wed 19th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sun 23rd Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let's be real about what's on offer for our stretch of coast. It's looking like a long, slow grind before anything really stands out.

First things first, the water is absolutely frigid – we're talking about 50°F – which feels a good 8°F colder than it should be for August. You're gonna need a serious suit if you even think about paddling out.

The whole first part of the week is a bust. Monday the 17th and Tuesday the 18th are flat and blown clean out by strong north winds. Don't even bother checking the cam.

We get a few pulses later in the week, but nothing to write home about. From Wednesday the 19th through Friday the 21st, there's a tiny 2ft to 3ft swell from the WNW. The energy is weak to moderate, and the reports keep calling it ordinary. The wind is offshore or cross-off, which is nice, but the waves just aren't there to work with. Saturday the 22nd and Sunday the 23rd see a spike in height up to 8ft from the NNW, but the period is a weak, choppy 7 seconds, and the wind is strong again. That combo is just a blown-out mess, better suited for a kite than a surfboard.

Now, here's the one to wait for. We have to hold out until Tuesday the 25th of August. The morning looks clean with a small 2ft swell from the SW, but the real story is the period. That's a groundswell with a very long 17 seconds between waves. The energy is solid (404 in the morning). The wind is a light cross-off, so it'll be glassy. At Port Orford, a spot that's known for being inconsistent and sheltered, this is a big deal. That long-period energy will wrap in nicely if the direction is spot on.

Wednesday the 26th follows through with the same idea – moderate offshore winds and even more energy (523 and 484). The Tuesday and Wednesday stand out as the only real shot for a clean, lined-up wave with some push. Just keep in mind that crowds at Port Orford are a regular thing, so you won't be the only one with that idea.

After that, from Thursday the 27th onward, it's back to small, wind-blown slop and fresh northerlies. The energy drops and the quality goes with it.

In a shell: the first week is a no-go. The one clear window is the morning of Tuesday the 25th and the morning of Wednesday the 26th. A long-period SW groundswell with light winds. It's a long way out, so it’s a "wait and see," but it's the best bet on the board. Everything else is a tough paddle for nothing.

Stay patient.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the N by Sat afternoon).

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0.6
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0.9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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72
149
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419
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240
Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
3:48PM2.15m
4:32AM1.57m
4:24PM2.08m
5:45AM1.41m
5:06PM2.01m
7:17AM1.33m
5:56PM1.94m
8:57AM1.35m
6:59PM1.90m
10:10AM1.43m
8:06PM1.91m
10:55AM1.51m
9:07PM1.98m
Low Tide
10:27PM0.27m
10:00AM0.66m
11:26PM0.27m
10:39AM0.89m
00:32AM0.28m
11:28AM1.07m
1:43AM0.26m
12:40PM1.19m
2:50AM0.20m
2:06PM1.22m
3:47AM0.11m
3:16PM1.17m
4:33AM0.02m
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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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