Port Orford Surf Break

Lat Long: 42.74° N 124.49° W

Port Orford Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 21 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Port Orford sea temperature is
10.5° C
4.0° 

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 21 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, NNW 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★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore 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 0.7m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 23rd Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 16s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 24th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 7s
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, let’s look at what’s coming up here at Port Orford. The first few days are a total washout. Friday the 21st through Saturday the 22nd are flat and messy, with a light cross-onshore wind and barely a bump. Not worth getting wet for.

The real action starts to build on Sunday the 23rd. We’ve got a pulse of swell coming in, but it’s short period, only 8 seconds, and it’s a bit raw. The morning sees 4ft from the NW with a clean offshore breeze – that’s the first real chance to get a surf. The energy is building though, with a combined energy of 169 (moderate). By Sunday afternoon, the wind picks up strong from the north at 30 km/h, and the swell jumps to 5ft, but the period drops to 7 seconds, so it’s a bit lumpy and disorganized.

Now, Monday the 24th is where things get a little more interesting. The morning brings 6ft from the NNW with a consistent 20 km/h offshore wind, and the combined energy pushes into the 520 (strong) range. The waves are clean and punchy, but that 7-second period means it’s a bit of a battlefield. Then Monday afternoon, a real surprise: a 2ft swell from the SW with a *very* long period of 18 seconds rolls in. The energy is still strong (489), and the wind is offshore. That’s a classic groundswell, and it’s going to be long, clean lines at the point. Best session of the run so far, but it’s small.

The rest of the week from Tuesday the 25th to Thursday the 27th is a bit of a mixed bag. The swell stays small, mostly under 3ft, with a long period from the SW (15-17 seconds), but the wind goes cross-onshore or light, so it’s not all that clean. Thursday afternoon sees a bit more life with 5ft from the WNW and a gentle offshore, but it’s still ordinary.

The real standout is shaping up for the first week of September. Tuesday the 1st is looking proper. The morning has 6ft from the NW at 11 seconds, with a combined energy of 845 (very strong). The afternoon pushes it to 7ft from the same direction, with energy hitting 1046 (very strong). The wind is fresh offshore from the north at 35 km/h. That’s a solid, powerful groundswell with clean, groomed faces. This is expert territory though – over 8ft on the afternoon, and the 11-second period means it’ll have plenty of punch. It’s going to be a heavy, walled-up day at the reef, and with the crowds often being a thing here, you’ll want to be on it early.

Then Thursday the 3rd and Friday the 4th are both pumping. Thursday morning delivers 8ft from the NNW at 8 seconds, with a combined energy of 936 (very strong). The wind is strong offshore, so it’s clean but battling. Friday the 4th is where I’d put my money: 8ft in the morning and 8ft in the afternoon, both from the NNW at 9 seconds, with a lighter offshore breeze. The energy is in the 830s (very strong). This is the sweet spot – big, powerful surf with clean, offshore winds. The break is sheltered from the NW, so it’ll be a bit more lined up and less of a mess.

The water temperature is a major story here. It’s currently 51°F, which is a whopping 7° colder than average for this time of year. That’s very unusual, almost unheard of for August. You’ll want a thick wetsuit, hood, and gloves – it’s going to be a cold, cold session.

For the first few days, the beach break setup with the onshore wind and short period is more of a kite-surfing scene than a paddle one. But once the offshore winds kick in from Sunday on, it’s all yours.

So, the best on offer? Friday the 4th of September. Get ready for a big, clean, offshore day with 8-8ft from the NNW. It’s a standout.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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NW
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NW
8
0.6
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
9
0.9
NW
7
1.2
NW
8
0.6
SW
19
1.8
NNW
7
1.6
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7
0.7
SW
18
0.6
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17
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17
0.8
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16
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16
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
117
106
84
74
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75
169
268
278
255
307
181
273
322
208
203
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198
174
132
169
Wind (km/h)
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SSW
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SSW
10
SE
20
S
15
SSW
5
E
20
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High Tide
8:57AM1.35m
6:59PM1.90m
10:10AM1.43m
8:06PM1.91m
10:55AM1.51m
9:07PM1.98m
11:28AM1.59m
9:59PM2.06m
11:55AM1.68m
10:44PM2.13m
12:20PM1.77m
11:25PM2.17m
12:45PM1.87m
00:04AM2.18m
Low Tide
12:40PM1.19m
2:50AM0.20m
2:06PM1.22m
3:47AM0.11m
3:16PM1.17m
4:33AM0.02m
4:09PM1.08m
5:11AM-0.05m
4:53PM0.97m
5:45AM-0.10m
5:33PM0.84m
6:15AM-0.12m
6:11PM0.70m
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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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