Port Orford Surf Break

Lat Long: 42.74° N 124.49° W

Port Orford Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 26 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Port Orford sea temperature is
12.9°C
1.6° 

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 27 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, WNW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period, SW swell with 276 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period with SW 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 (Aug 26) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Port Orford in the next 16 days are 0.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 26th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Best Surf 8PM (Thu 27th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Most Powerful11AM (Fri 28th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Port Orford over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. The first few days are pretty flat and messy, but don’t let that get you down because the back half of this outlook has some real potential. The water is sitting at 55°F which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll be wanting that extra rubber.

Wednesday morning and afternoon the 26th is a write-off – tiny 2 ft swell from the SW with a very long period of 16 seconds, but the combined wave energy is weak (292) and the conditions are just poor. The wind is light and onshore, so it’s a no-go.

Thursday the 27th is only slightly better. Morning sees a light cross-offshore breeze from the WNW, but the swell is still that same 2 ft SW groundswell (period 15 seconds, energy 350). It’s surfable, but honestly, it’s ordinary. The afternoon improves a touch with a gentle offshore from the NNW at 9 mph, cleaning it up, but it’s still only 2 ft.

Friday the 28th is where we start to see a little life. The morning is clear with a moderate offshore from the N at 12 mph. Swell bumps up to 3 ft from the SW, period 14 seconds, and combined energy hits a moderate 430. This is the best of the early run – clean, offshore, and you’ll get a few fun ones. The afternoon drops off as the wind swings to the NW and the period craters to 7 seconds, making it a poor, choppy mess.

Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th are a mixed bag of small, weak swells and strong offshore winds. The mornings offer a little something – Saturday morning has 2 ft SW swell with a good 14-second period, but the energy is only 197. Sunday morning actually shows 5 ft NNW swell, but the period is a short 6 seconds, so it’s bumpy and weak. The offshore winds are strong (15-19 mph), keeping the surface clean, but the waves are just not holding together.

Monday the 31st and Tuesday the 1st of September are pretty grim. Monday has a weak 3 ft NW swell and light offshore winds, but the energy is dropping (99). Tuesday is a complete washout with onshore winds and poor conditions.

Now, hold on to your board, because things start to get interesting around Thursday the 3rd of September. The morning brings in 5 ft NW swell (period 8 seconds) with a light offshore from the NNW, and the combined energy is a healthy 528. It’s clean, it’s got some push, and the rating says it’s good surf. This is a standout. The afternoon gets even better with 6 ft NW swell, but the wind picks up to 12 mph. Still, it’s a solid session for the more experienced crew.

Friday the 4th and Saturday the 5th settle back a bit with 4 ft to 4 ft NW swells and moderate offshore winds. It’s surfable, but nothing special.

The real heavy stuff starts rolling in from Monday the 7th of September. We’re looking at 7 ft to 7 ft NNW swell with a period of 9-10 seconds and combined energy blasting past 800 and even over 1000 (1021). That’s strong wave energy. The wind is a fresh offshore from the N at 19 mph. This is for experts only – the swell is over 8 ft at times, and that’s a lot of power. The conditions are marginal, but for the big wave chargers, this is the main event.

Tuesday the 8th and Wednesday the 9th keep the size up with 7 ft to 7 ft swells, but the wind stays strong. The surf is there, but it’s a battle.

By Thursday the 10th of September, we’re still looking at 7 ft to 8 ft NNW swell, though the period drops to 8 seconds. The energy is still high (730), but the wind is howling at 22 mph. The setup is looking more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing at this point.

Signing off, Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Sun afternoon, light winds from the NE by Mon night).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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WNW
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NNE
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High Tide
12:20PM1.77m
11:25PM2.17m
12:45PM1.87m
00:04AM2.18m
1:09PM1.97m
00:45AM2.14m
1:34PM2.07m
1:27AM2.06m
2:00PM2.15m
2:13AM1.94m
2:29PM2.22m
3:04AM1.79m
3:02PM2.26m
4:04AM1.62m
Low Tide
5:33PM0.84m
6:15AM-0.12m
6:11PM0.70m
6:44AM-0.08m
6:50PM0.55m
7:13AM0.00m
7:30PM0.41m
7:42AM0.13m
8:13PM0.28m
8:12AM0.31m
8:58PM0.17m
8:44AM0.51m
9:50PM0.10m
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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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