
Surf Forecasts:
Port Orford surf forecast from 17 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, NNW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 21 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period, SW swell with 499 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 16 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period with NNW 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 Wednesday (Sep 16) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. 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 0.9m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 21) 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 1.7m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 19) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 16th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 16th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Mon 21st Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Port Orford over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 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) | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 19 | NNW 9 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | WNW 10 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
379 | 452 | 388 | 349 | 311 | 244 | 369 | 369 | 311 | 307 | 437 | 383 | 405 | 442 | 427 | 487 | 476 | 448 | 417 | 367 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:24PM2.08m | 5:23AM1.50m | 4:05PM1.97m | 6:49AM1.44m | 4:58PM1.87m | 8:21AM1.45m | 6:10PM1.81m | 9:27AM1.52m | 7:30PM1.82m | 10:07AM1.61m | 8:38PM1.88m | 10:37AM1.71m | 9:35PM1.96m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:38PM0.19m | 9:58AM1.10m | 11:38PM0.27m | 10:51AM1.23m | 00:50AM0.32m | 12:14PM1.29m | 2:02AM0.31m | 1:49PM1.26m | 3:02AM0.26m | 2:59PM1.16m | 3:49AM0.20m | 3:51PM1.00m | 4:27AM0.15m | |||||||
— | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | |
7:25 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 19 | 19 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 14 |
Feels °C | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SSW 18 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | WNW 12 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 |
121 | 204 | 388 | 349 | 311 | 244 | 219 | 369 | 219 | 307 | 437 | 383 | 405 | 442 | 427 | 487 | 235 | 389 | 417 | 298 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 21 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | SW 20 | SW 19 | NW 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
31 | 12 | 160 | 52 | 86 | 239 | 369 | 69 | 69 | 63 | 69 | 35 | 34 | 32 | 39 | 50 | 476 | 448 | 306 | 367 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | WSW 24 | SW 14 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WNW 10 | WSW 12 | WNW 10 | S 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 | WNW 8 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 |
74 | 54 | 72 | 160 | 162 | 126 | 121 | 72 | 27 | 26 | 10 | 15 | 10 | 28 | 29 | 12 | 44 | 11 | 11 | 11 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | SSW 2 | S 3 | — | — | — | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 |
379 | 452 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | 206 | 311 | 237 | 237 | 230 | 314 | 225 | 177 | 187 | 123 | 69 | 71 | 114 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 108 | 95 | 108 | 108 | 39 | 47 | 306 | 39 | 47 | 110 | 47 | 108 | 110 | 47 | 110 | 677 | 47 | 110 | 328 | 47 |
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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.
Port Orford is 74 km (46 miles) from Coos Bay. If you plan a vacation in South Oregon, look for hotels and other accommodation in Coos Bay. Coos Bay has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










