Surf Forecasts:
Port Orford surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 11s period, NW swell with 1,167 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period with NW 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 Monday (Aug 31) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s period. 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 2.3m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Port Orford over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s look at what we’ve got for the Port Orford stretch over the next couple of weeks. I’ll be straight with you – it’s a tough start.
First up, the water is sitting at 56°F – that’s a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so don’t forget the extra rubber.
We’re looking at a real slow burner for the first few days. From Monday the 31st of August right through the first week of September, the surf is just not happening. Onshore winds, weak swell, and generally poor conditions. There’s a little bump on Wednesday the 2nd with a very long period groundswell (18-19 seconds) but it’s only 2 ft and being smashed by strong southerly winds. That’s a pass.
The first real glimpse of something decent comes on Thursday the 3rd of September. The morning is a write-off, but by the afternoon the swell picks up to 7 ft from the NW with a moderate energy level (1668). The wind is light cross-onshore, so it’s not perfect, but it’s a step up. Still, the guidance says conditions are marginal.
Friday the 4th and Saturday the 5th are frustrating. The swell is there – 8 ft on Friday morning, 4 ft on Saturday – but the wind is all over the place. We get a bit of a clean-up on Saturday afternoon though. The wind shifts to a light cross-offshore from the NNW, waves are 4 ft from the WNW, and the energy is low (230). It’s surfable, but very ordinary.
Sunday the 6th of September is where we start to see a hint of life. The morning is small at 4 ft, clean, with light cross-offshore wind. By the afternoon, the wind goes fully offshore from the north at 9 mph, and the waves hold at 4 ft. The energy is weak (171), but the conditions are clean. Not a standout, but a solid session if you’re keen.
Monday the 7th keeps it going with clean, offshore conditions in the afternoon – 4 ft from the NNW and a moderate offshore breeze at 12 mph. The break is a bit inconsistent, and crowds are often an issue here, so you might have some company.
Now, the real standout window is Thursday the 10th of September. The swell jumps to 6 ft from the WNW with a strong energy level (1144), and the wind is fresh offshore from the north at 19 mph. The period is a solid 11 seconds, which is good for this sheltered spot. This is the cleanest, punchiest day on the whole forecast. If you can only pick one day, this is it. The waves are a bit big for beginners, but for anyone with a bit of experience, it’s going to be a good one.
After that, the surf drops off again. Saturday the 12th of September sees a bigger swell – 7 ft from the NW with a very long period of 12 seconds and a very strong energy reading (2150). But the wind is light cross-onshore, and the conditions are described as marginal. The period is long, so it might be a bit too straight for the beach breaks here, but the point might hold. It’s promising but less certain this far out.
The final few days go a bit messy again with onshore winds and rain. Tuesday the 15th of September has a small, clean window in the afternoon with 4 ft from the NNW and a gentle offshore breeze, but it’s a weak finish.
So, to wrap it up: the first week is a write-off. The best bet is Thursday the 10th of September for clean, offshore conditions and a solid swell. Sunday the 6th and Monday the 7th are your backup days for a small, clean wave. The rest is a waiting game. Keep an eye on the long-range for the 12th, but don’t hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, strong winds from the S by Wed morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | SW 18 | SW 19 | WNW 9 | WNW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
80 | 65 | 284 | 268 | 170 | 141 | 154 | 175 | 389 | 890 | 1128 | 1048 | 1061 | 772 | 415 | 276 | 230 | 269 | 201 | 171 | 143 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy |
High Tide | 2:29PM2.22m | 3:04AM1.79m | 3:02PM2.26m | 4:04AM1.62m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:12AM0.31m | 8:58PM0.17m | 8:44AM0.51m | 9:50PM0.10m | 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 | |||||||
6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | |
— | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 13 | 8 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 17 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | SSW 14 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 |
80 | 330 | 284 | 268 | 170 | 141 | 119 | 103 | 389 | 890 | 1128 | 1048 | 1061 | 772 | 415 | 276 | 230 | 269 | 201 | 171 | 143 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | NW 7 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 19 | SSW 7 | SW 18 | SW 19 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
334 | 65 | 229 | 204 | 198 | 154 | 154 | 175 | 141 | 312 | 518 | 183 | 553 | 547 | 550 | 545 | 487 | 372 | 422 | 405 | 301 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | NW 12 | W 10 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 19 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 11 |
17 | 48 | 17 | 57 | 50 | 81 | 109 | 41 | 129 | 58 | 57 | 238 | 103 | 64 | 58 | 31 | 83 | 109 | 57 | 34 | 46 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 2 | SSW 4 | S 4 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | — | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 1 | 21 | 28 | 392 | 929 | — | 38 | 22 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 394 | 615 | 68 | 68 | 114 | 71 | 443 | 423 | 68 | 108 | 47 | 95 | 108 | 110 | 39 | 39 | 47 | 39 | 110 | 47 | 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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