Port Orford Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Port Orford.

Honestly, the next several days are a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got some clean conditions, but the swell is really slow to get going. The water is sitting at 52° right now, which is a solid 5° colder than usual for this time of year – so you’re gonna want a thick wetsuit if you’re paddling out.

The first real chance to get wet with something decent doesn’t arrive until early next week. The run-up to it is pretty weak: Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon only offer small, surfable waves with moderate energy. Thursday morning is a bit better with a clean 2 ft swell from the WNW, but still nothing to write home about. Thursday afternoon sees a slight bump to 2 ft with energy climbing, and the offshore wind is a solid positive.

Now, Friday morning (17th July) is where things start to get interesting. We’ve got a 3 ft groundswell from the WNW, with a period of 17 seconds and the combined energy jumping to 1049. That’s a long period swell, so it’ll have some real push and shape, and the offshore wind is clean. Friday afternoon drops back a bit though, so aim for the morning.

The standout of the whole outlook is Sunday the 19th of July. By Sunday afternoon, we’re looking at 7 ft of NNW swell with an 8-second period, combined energy hitting 1001, and a gentle offshore breeze making it glassy. That’s the best combo of size and clean conditions we’ll see. Crowds are listed as “often” here, so expect a few locals out, but it’s worth it.

Saturday the 18th is a bit tricky – it’s pushing 7 ft, but with a short period of 7 seconds. That’s a lot of close-out, chunky stuff. It’s more of a kite-surfing setup than a clean paddle-surf day, especially with the fresh offshore wind.

The second week is a bit quieter. Monday the 21st has a fun 3 ft SW groundswell with a 16-second period and clean conditions, but the energy is moderate. Saturday the 25th afternoon is worth a mention – 3 ft SW swell, a very long 21-second period, and combined energy back up to 1049 with a moderate offshore breeze. That’s a promising late option, but it’s a long way out, so keep an eye on it.

Overall, the best on offer is Sunday afternoon (19th July) at Port Orford. Get out there for the 7 ft clean NNW swell. If you miss that, Friday morning (17th July) is your next best call.

Rusty.

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