
Surf Forecasts:
Port Orford surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 7s period, NNW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, NNW swell with 673 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 17 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s 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 Friday (Jul 17) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s is also forecast. 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 8PM. 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 Saturday (Jul 18) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
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's brewing for Port Orford over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, we’ve got some decent action lined up. The first few days offer clean, offshore fun but don't get too excited just yet – the real standout is lurking further out.
For Thursday the 16th, we’re into it straight away. The water is a chilly 51°F, which is a whopping 6°F colder than normal – that’s some serious cold water for this time of year, so bring the thickest rubber you’ve got. The swell is a modest 2ft from the WNW with a very long period of 18 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy. The combined energy is a solid moderate at 638. It's clean with a moderate offshore wind, making it a good opener.
Friday the 17th through to Sunday the 19th stays clean and offshore, but it’s a mixed bag. Friday and Saturday see waves hovering around 3ft to 3ft, still with that long period. But things get a bit sketchy. The swell jumps to 8ft on Sunday morning from the NNW, but the period drops to just 7 seconds – that’s short period, crumbly, weak stuff. The energy is high at 1050, but it’s going to be a messy, lumpy beast. That size (over 8ft) is really only for the experts, and with that short period, it won't be any fun for anyone else.
Now, here’s the first real winner. Monday the 20th. We’ve got some clouds, but the wind is offshore at 16 mph and the swell is a much cleaner 7ft from the NNW with an 8-second period. That combined energy is moderate at 591. It's still a solid size, but the quality is there. This is the pick of the first week for the more experienced crew.
Tuesday the 21st is a glassy, sleepy day. The swell drops to 5ft from the NW with an 8-second period. The combined energy is low at 232. The wind is almost nothing at 3 mph – glassy as can be. It'll be pretty ordinary but clean, maybe something for a longboard if you're desperate.
Then we hit a rough patch. From Wednesday the 22nd all the way through to Saturday the 25th morning, it’s a write-off. Onshore, cross-onshore winds and poor conditions dominate. The swell is small and weak. There’s almost nothing to paddle for.
But hold on. The drought breaks on Saturday afternoon the 25th, and things start to build towards the real highlight of the whole forecast period. Sunday the 26th morning is the one to circle. The wind is offshore from the NNW at 16 mph, the swell is a punchy 4ft from the SW with a very long 20-second period. The combined energy is strong at 1193. That’s proper, long-period groundswell energy hitting the coast with clean winds. For a sheltered spot like Port Orford, that’s about as good as it gets in this window. The long period will make it a bit tricky at the beach breaks, but at the right points and reefs, it’ll be lined up beautifully. Keep in mind that this is over a week away, so the certainty isn't as solid as the near-term calls, but it looks damn promising.
After that, the energy fades again through the end of the month. Monday the 27th and beyond sees clean offshore wind, but the swell drops off and the period shortens. The 30th and 31st of July have some size again (6ft up to 8ft), but the period is short (7-9 seconds) and the wind is howling at 25 mph, making it a tough paddle and messy ride. That setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than a proper paddle session.
So, the standouts? Monday July 20th for the first week’s best, and Sunday morning July 26th is the real target for the long-range crew. Get on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Thu night, fresh winds from the N by Sat afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 18 | WNW 17 | WNW 17 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | SW 16 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
344 | 423 | 510 | 499 | 452 | 441 | 362 | 433 | 590 | 637 | 623 | 483 | 447 | 367 | 232 | 211 | 216 | 151 | 132 | 93 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 2:47PM1.99m | 1:57AM2.32m | 3:27PM2.05m | 2:50AM2.09m | 4:07PM2.08m | 3:47AM1.83m | 4:47PM2.10m | 4:51AM1.58m | 5:27PM2.09m | 6:08AM1.38m | 6:10PM2.06m | 7:40AM1.28m | 6:56PM2.04m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:08PM0.70m | 8:48AM-0.42m | 9:05PM0.62m | 9:28AM-0.18m | 10:05PM0.55m | 10:08AM0.09m | 11:08PM0.48m | 10:47AM0.38m | 00:15AM0.40m | 11:29AM0.65m | 1:24AM0.30m | 12:18PM0.88m | 2:30AM0.19m | |||||||
— | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | |
8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:49 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 16 |
Feels °C | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 17 | WNW 17 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 |
86 | 423 | 510 | 499 | 452 | 441 | 348 | 344 | 242 | 251 | 439 | 274 | 203 | 307 | 232 | 211 | 216 | 151 | 132 | 93 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 18 | WNW 8 | SW 19 | SW 19 | NW 11 | WNW 10 | SW 17 | SW 18 | SW 16 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 |
344 | 75 | 229 | 181 | 123 | 133 | 362 | 275 | 159 | 215 | 163 | 108 | 99 | 367 | 258 | 245 | 220 | 229 | 151 | 90 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 8 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 10 | SW 13 | SW 19 | S 11 | S 11 | S 16 | S 16 | WNW 13 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
159 | 157 | 25 | 74 | 103 | 130 | 65 | 63 | 59 | 2 | 2 | 21 | 45 | 67 | 131 | 121 | 110 | 217 | 191 | 168 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | — | — | — | — | S 3 | S 4 | SSW 4 |
49 | 51 | 85 | 66 | 165 | 159 | 320 | 433 | 590 | 637 | 623 | 483 | 447 | — | — | — | — | 7 | 14 | 9 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 427 | 39 | 110 | 677 | 47 | 110 | 306 | 47 | 110 | 110 | 47 | 110 | 47 | 47 | 95 | 39 | 39 | 108 | 108 | 39 |
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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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