Port Orford Surf Break

Lat Long: 42.74° N 124.49° W

Port Orford Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 24 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Port Orford sea temperature is
12.0°C
2.6° 

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 25 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: Tuesday 25 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SW swell with 326 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 17s 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s is also forecast. 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 0.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Mon 24th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 17s
Best Surf 8PM (Thu 27th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Most Powerful 2PM (Tue 25th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here again, same story but in feet and degrees Fahrenheit.

First off, Port Orford is lookin’ pretty quiet for the next stretch. We’ve got a few days of nothing much until we get to Thursday the 27th. A bit of a dry spell.

Monday 24th morning teases us. The water is much colder than normal at 54°F, about 5°F below average – that’s a proper chill. The swell is tiny, about 2ft from the SW with a super long period of 18 seconds. That’s groundswell, and it’s got some energy (409 combined energy), but it’s just not enough size. Wind is glass though.

Tuesday and Wednesday stay small and cross-on. Skip ‘em.

Thursday morning, August 27th, we finally get a window. Still only 2ft from the SW, period dropping to 15 seconds, but the wind swings to a light cross-offshore from the NW. It’s clean. Afternoon gets even better – clear skies, a gentle offshore breeze from the NNW, same 2ft. Small, but rideable.

Friday, August 28th brings a little more. Morning has a clean 3ft SW swell with a moderate offshore from the N at 12 mph. The swell period drops to 14 seconds, energy moderate (378). Afternoon switches to a short-period 3ft NW windswell at 8 seconds, but the offshore wind holds. Just surfable.

Saturday the 29th drops back to 2ft and 1ft. Not much.

Sunday the 30th morning shows the biggest swell of the first week – 5ft from the NNW, but only 7 seconds. That’s a windswell, borderline for beginners. The wind is cross-offshore, so it’s clean, but ordinary.

From Monday 31st through Tuesday September 1st, we get a lull. Swell around 3ft to 4ft, but onshore wind and rain. Poor.

Now, the real standout: Thursday, September 3rd. Morning has 4ft from the WNW, with a strong offshore wind from the N at 12 mph – clean and lined up. Energy is moderate at 499. But the afternoon is the gold: 3ft from the SW, with a very long period of 19 seconds. That’s pure groundswell, energy hits 1030 – strong. Offshore wind from the N at 15 mph. Swell direction matches the optimum NW perfectly. This is the best on offer – clean, powerful, but that long period might make it a bit straight at the beach.

Friday and Saturday, September 4th-5th stay clean with offshore winds, swell around 4ft to 5ft from the WNW, periods 9-10 seconds. Fun but not special.

Sunday September 6th and Monday 7th drop in size. Monday morning has a tiny 2ft SW swell with a very long 22-second period – all energy, no push. Strong offshore wind at 18 mph, but too small.

Tuesday, September 8th is the last call. Morning has 3ft from the SW at 20 seconds, energy 592, strong offshore wind. Clean but marginal. Afternoon bumps to 3ft from the SW, 19-second period, energy 741, and a fresh offshore wind. Still marginal.

So the early part is a bust. Your best bet is Thursday afternoon, September 3rd – that’s the one to circle. Everything else is small, ordinary, or just not worth it. Keep your wetsuit handy for that Thursday.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
24
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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17
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16
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SW
16
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0.8
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0.4
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10
0.3
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9
1.5
NNW
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0.3
W
11
1.4
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Energy kJ
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307
181
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322
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228
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97
167
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16
212
21
160
Wind (km/h)
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W
10
SW
10
S
15
SSW
5
SW
5
E
10
SW
10
SW
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10
NW
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High Tide
11:28AM1.59m
9:59PM2.06m
11:55AM1.68m
10:44PM2.13m
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
Low Tide
4:09PM1.08m
5:11AM-0.05m
4:53PM0.97m
5:45AM-0.10m
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
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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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