Port Orford Surf Break

Lat Long: 42.74° N 124.49° W

Port Orford Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 12 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Port Orford sea temperature is
12.3°C
2.0° 

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 13 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, WNW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, NW swell with 456 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s 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 Sunday (Sep 13) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 9s period. 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 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 14s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 13) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Sun 13th Sep)5ft (1.5m) 9s
Best Surf 5PM (Sun 13th Sep)5ft (1.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 8AM (Thu 17th Sep)6ft (1.9m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at how things are stacking up for Port Orford over the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, the next few days are a bit of a write-off. We've got a weak westerly groundswell coming in Saturday with combined energy of 749, but with wind on it and poor conditions, it's not worth your time. The water's running a bit colder than normal for this time of year, sitting at 54°F, which is a couple degrees off where it should be. Sunday afternoon is where we get our first real glimmer of hope. You'll see a clean 5ft WNW swell rolling in with a gentle offshore wind. The combined energy drops to 418 in that session, but it’s clean and rideable. Still, nothing to get too excited about.

Monday and Tuesday are frustrating. We’ve got clean, offshore winds both mornings and afternoons, with waves around 5ft to 5ft, but the conditions are just average. The period is short, around 7-8 seconds, making for weak, crumbly waves at best. The energy is moderate, ranging between 275 and 447 (combined energy values), but the swell just lacks punch.

Now, Wednesday the 16th and Thursday the 17th are when it starts to look a bit more interesting. Wednesday morning brings a clean 6ft NNW swell with a moderate offshore breeze. The combined energy climbs to 464. The period is still short at 7 seconds, so it'll be a bit on the weak side, but the clean offshore wind makes it the best option in the first run. Then Thursday morning, the 17th, is a real standout. We get glassy conditions with a clean 6ft NW swell and a combined energy of 588. The period stretches to 8 seconds, giving just a touch more push. The wind is dead calm, making for clean, lined-up waves. This is likely the pick of the whole forecast – get on it before the wind swings onshore in the afternoon.

After that, we hit a bit of a lull again. Friday the 18th through Sunday the 20th sees the swell drop right off to 2ft to 3ft, but with some very long period groundswell (18-20 seconds). The combined energy stays moderate (394-461), but that much period on a small swell in a sheltered spot means the waves will be rolling through slow and fat. Not ideal, but Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning offer clean conditions which might salvage a fun longboard session if you're patient.

Looking further out, Monday the 21st through Wednesday the 23rd shows a pulse of new groundswell. Monday morning gives us a 3ft SW swell with a moderate offshore breeze, but the energy is high at 618. The larger WNW swell arrives Tuesday afternoon at 3ft with a combined energy of 857, and by Wednesday morning we’re looking at a 5ft WNW swell at 12 seconds and a combined energy of 967, all under clean offshore winds. These couple of days offer the most consistent, surfable waves of the second week, but the size is still modest and the currents might be a bit weird with that long-period energy. Wednesday and Thursday mornings look the most solid bet for the second week.

The last few days of the forecast, from the 24th to the 27th, look pretty grim. Onshore winds kick back in, the swell is messy, and while there are a couple of clean, rideable windows on the 27th, it's not worth planning around. If you’re a local, the standouts are clearly Thursday the 17th morning for the clean, glassy 6ft NW swell, and the Wednesday the 23rd window for the longest, most powerful groundswell of the period.

Stay stoked,
Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Sat morning, fresh winds from the N by Mon afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Tue afternoon, calm by Thu morning).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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407
301
277
360
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163
285
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394
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274
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369
369
Wind (km/h)
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SSW
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High Tide
1:18PM2.28m
1:42AM2.06m
1:48PM2.29m
2:30AM1.92m
2:18PM2.25m
3:21AM1.76m
2:50PM2.18m
4:16AM1.62m
3:24PM2.08m
5:23AM1.50m
4:05PM1.97m
6:49AM1.44m
4:58PM1.87m
Low Tide
7:35PM0.12m
7:38AM0.32m
8:17PM0.06m
8:11AM0.54m
9:01PM0.06m
8:44AM0.75m
9:46PM0.11m
9:18AM0.94m
10:38PM0.19m
9:58AM1.10m
11:38PM0.27m
10:51AM1.23m
00:50AM0.32m
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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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