Port Orford Surf Break

Lat Long: 42.74° N 124.49° W

Port Orford Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 05 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Port Orford sea temperature is
12.9°C
1.5° 

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 6 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period, NNW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period, NNW swell with 730 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s 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 Sunday (Sep 06) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s period. 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 2.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 6th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 9s
Best Surf11PM (Fri 11th Sep)6ft (1.9m) 9s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sat 12th Sep)7ft (2.2m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what Port Orford's got cooking for us over the next couple of weeks. It's a bit of a slow burn to start, so don't be in a rush.

First up, we're looking at a spot that’s a bit of a sneaky one. Port Orford is a sheltered little nook, and that means it takes a specific swell direction to really light up. For the first few days, it's pretty ordinary. Sunday the 6th and Monday the 7th have some tiny waves, around 2 ft to 3 ft, but the energy is weak (126 to 130) and the consistency is as advertised: inconsistent. You’ll be scratching around for scraps.

Tuesday the 8th is a write-off for paddle surfing. The morning has next to nothing, and the afternoon sees a jump to 7 ft, but that's a short-period wind swell (6 seconds) with a fresh breeze on it. That combo, on a beach setup, is more of a kite surfer's dream than a surfer's. The energy is moderate (444), but the quality isn't there for a clean ride.

Now, Wednesday the 9th is where we start to see a pulse. The swell fills in at 5 ft to 6 ft from the NNW, with a period of 7 seconds. The wind is offshore and gentle, making for some clean conditions. The energy jumps into the moderate-to-strong range (564 to 578). It's not a world-beater, but it's the best we've seen so far. For a more experienced crew, this is a fun session.

Thursday the 10th backs off a bit in size (3 ft), but the afternoon throws a curveball with a very long period 17-second south-west groundswell. The energy is strong (883), but that long period on a sheltered spot like Port Orford can be a bit weird – it might not wrap in with any punch. It’s a watch-and-see situation.

The standout window, and the one I'm most fired up about, runs from Friday the 11th through to Monday the 14th of September. We've got a solid push of NNW swell, holding between 7 ft and 8 ft. This is expert territory when it gets over 8 ft, so be aware. The period is a workable 7 to 9 seconds, and the wind is offshore all day, every day. The energy is strong to very strong, hitting over 1000 (1044) on Friday morning. Wednesday the 13th and Monday the 14th have the best forecast quality in the whole run, with moderate offshore winds and solid, powerful waves. This is the time to clear the calendar if you've got the skills.

After that, the swell slowly winds down through the middle of the month. Tuesday the 15th still has some fun 6 ft waves in the morning, but the wind picks up. From Wednesday the 16th onwards, we’re back to small, weak surf with strong offshore winds that will hold the waves up but won’t give you much to ride.

Then, a late-period surprise pops up on the 20th and 21st. We see another pulse of that long-period SW groundswell (18 to 19 seconds). The energy gets strong again (544 to 752) and the winds are light to moderate offshore. The swell heights are only 2 ft to 3 ft, but that long period will try to wrap in. For a spot that rarely breaks with any quality, this is a promising, if uncertain, end to the outlook. Keep an eye on it, but don't book your flights yet.

Bottom line: The best bet is the window from the 11th to the 14th of September. It's solid, clean, and powerful, but it's for the experienced crew only when it hits the bigger numbers. The rest of the time, it's a waiting game for that sheltered corner to line up.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the N by Tue afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Wed night, fresh winds from the N by Fri afternoon).

Sunday
6
Monday
7
Tuesday
8
Wednesday
9
Thursday
10
Friday
11
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1
2
2
2
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
NW
9
0.9
NW
9
0.9
NW
8
0.9
NW
8
0.5
WNW
12
0.5
WNW
12
0.5
WNW
11
0.4
WNW
10
2
NNW
6
2
NNW
7
1.6
NNW
7
1.7
NNW
7
1
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
SW
17
0.9
SW
16
2.1
NNW
8
2.1
NNW
9
1.9
NNW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
145
126
115
107
82
79
68
43
299
371
265
256
289
183
414
448
597
702
578
Wind (km/h)
5
NE
10
NW
15
NNW
15
NE
20
N
30
N
20
NNE
20
N
30
N
15
NNE
15
N
20
N
15
N
15
NNW
25
N
20
NNE
30
N
30
N
20
NNE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
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off
off
off
off
cross-off
High Tide
9:38AM1.57m
8:03PM2.19m
10:28AM1.71m
9:15PM2.25m
11:08AM1.86m
10:18PM2.30m
11:43AM2.00m
11:14PM2.31m
12:16PM2.13m
00:05AM2.27m
12:48PM2.22m
00:54AM2.19m
Low Tide
2:29AM-0.09m
2:01PM1.16m
3:33AM-0.18m
3:21PM1.02m
4:26AM-0.23m
4:24PM0.82m
5:11AM-0.23m
5:17PM0.60m
5:52AM-0.17m
6:06PM0.40m
6:29AM-0.05m
6:51PM0.23m
part cloud
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6:47
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6:52
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7:44
7:42
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23
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Feels °C
12
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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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