Surf Forecasts:
Port Orford surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s period, WNW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 7s period, NNW swell with 445 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 15 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s 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 Saturday (Aug 15) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. 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 2.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 11PM. 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 Friday (Aug 21) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Sat 15th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Fri 21st Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Port Orford over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, it's Rusty here.
Honestly, looking at the charts for the Port Orford stretch for the next couple of weeks, it’s a bit of a tough watch. We’ve got a long window of small, wonky surf ahead. The first real chance to even get wet comes Saturday, August 15th, and even then, it’s not pretty.
Saturday the 15th sees a weak 2ft W swell rolling in at 10 seconds, pushing a combined energy of only 142. Mixed with a cross-offshore breeze, it’s barely surfable. The afternoon cleans up a touch with a clean offshore wind, but the swell is still a messy 3ft from the NNW at a short 7 seconds. Honestly, you're not missing much.
We then hit a real dry spell. From Sunday the 16th right through to Tuesday the 18th, it’s all small stuff under 2ft and howling offshore winds. The water temp is feeling pretty average for this time of year, nothing wild. You might get a half-decent long-period pulse on Tuesday the 18th morning with a 1ft swell from the WNW at 15 seconds, but it’s so weak the energy is only 90 – that’s not enough to push you down the line.
Things start to look a little more interesting heading into the end of the week. Thursday the 20th afternoon is probably our first real standout. The wave energy bumps up to 431 (moderate), with a clean 3ft WNW swell at 11 seconds and a solid offshore wind. It’s clean and punchy, and for the first time all week, the conditions actually feel good. This is your best bet for a proper session, but remember, this spot is inconsistent and can be crowded often – so expect company.
After that, the wind gets cranking again. Friday the 21st sees a jump in size with a 5ft NNW swell, but it’s short-period slop at 7 seconds and being hammered by 18 mph winds. By Saturday the 22nd, the swell is up to 5ft, but with that strong north wind, it’s going to be a messy, blown-out mess. That kind of size and strong wind might be better suited for a kite than a paddleboard.
We then slide into another quiet stretch. From Sunday the 23rd of August all the way to Tuesday the 25th, it’s all small, long-period SW groundswells in the 1ft to 2ft range with periods over 17 seconds. The energy is moderate, but these long-period SW swells just don't work well here – they break too straight. The wind stays howling offshore, but there’s just no push.
The final few days of the month (26th to 30th August) are all over the shop. A couple of poor 5ft NNW pulses appear with the period stuck at 6-8 seconds, and the offshore wind stays fresh to strong. It’s going to be a frustrating mix of small, clean, but weak groundswells, and short-period, messy, and windy junk. For now, I’d circle Thursday the 20th afternoon as your only real window, and even then, don’t expect perfection.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Fri night, fresh winds from the N by Sun afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | W 10 | NNW 7 | W 10 | W 9 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | NNW 7 |
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167 | 80 | 86 | 70 | 45 | 47 | 42 | 40 | 38 | 33 | 72 | 152 | 220 | 258 | 283 | 293 | 259 | 206 | 169 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off |
High Tide | 1:49AM2.20m | 2:39PM2.18m | 2:39AM1.99m | 3:13PM2.18m | 3:33AM1.77m | 3:48PM2.15m | 4:32AM1.57m | 4:24PM2.08m | 5:45AM1.41m | 5:06PM2.01m | 7:17AM1.33m | 5:56PM1.94m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:14AM-0.10m | 8:43PM0.33m | 8:50AM0.14m | 9:34PM0.28m | 9:25AM0.41m | 10:27PM0.27m | 10:00AM0.66m | 11:26PM0.27m | 10:39AM0.89m | 00:32AM0.28m | 11:28AM1.07m | 1:43AM0.26m | |||||||
— | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
8:21 | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:12 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 15 |
Feels °C | 14 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | NNW 8 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 |
79 | 276 | 615 | 298 | 532 | 519 | 372 | 330 | 330 | 272 | 268 | 173 | 220 | 258 | 283 | 293 | 213 | 206 | 153 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SW 14 | W 10 | NNW 7 | W 9 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | WNW 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
283 | 211 | 75 | 36 | 45 | 47 | 42 | 40 | 38 | 33 | 18 | 152 | 288 | 288 | 215 | 246 | 259 | 236 | 229 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | W 10 | S 10 | W 10 | S 9 | S 8 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 13 | SSW 10 | WNW 15 | SSW 18 | SW 9 | W 7 | SSW 13 | SW 21 | SSW 15 | SW 19 | SW 20 |
167 | 80 | 8 | 70 | 6 | 1 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 10 | 72 | 103 | 3 | 4 | 67 | 18 | 242 | 56 | 15 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | N 3 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | — | NNW 7 | NNW 7 |
— | 62 | 86 | 5 | 24 | 63 | 81 | 110 | 95 | 42 | 31 | 59 | 123 | 139 | 161 | 160 | — | 169 | 169 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 47 | 47 | 47 | 39 | 110 | 114 | 47 | 47 | 513 | 39 | 110 | 110 | 47 | 110 | 464 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 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.
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