
Surf Forecasts:
Port Orford surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, N swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, WNW swell with 2,041 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s 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 Saturday (Sep 05) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m 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 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
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 has got cookin' for us over the next couple of weeks.
Right now, it’s a bit of a write-off. We’re looking at a solid stretch of poor conditions through the 2nd and into the 4th of September. Strong southerly winds are blowing straight onshore, trashing the waves. The swell is messy, and there's rain. Honestly, for paddle surfing, you can forget it for these first few days.
Things start to settle down on Saturday the 5th. The wind finally clocks around to the north-west, going cross-offshore and then offshore. The swell drops off a bit, coming in around 4 ft to 4 ft from the NW, but it’s only a 9-second period windswell. The wave energy is weak. It's surfable, but it’s very ordinary – clean, but gutless.
Sunday the 6th morning is a similar story – small NW swell with clean, offshore breezes. It’s just not doing much. The afternoon fades to almost nothing.
We get a bit of a pulse on Monday the 9th. A north-northwest swell builds, and we’ve got clean, moderate offshore winds. The morning shows a 6 ft swell with moderate wave energy. This is where it starts to look interesting, but it’s still not a standout.
Now, listen. The real action is way out in the forecast, and it looks like it could be something special. I’m talking about the 14th and 15th of September. A solid, long-period NW groundswell rolls in. Monday the 14th morning kicks off with a 7 ft swell from the NW at 12 seconds, and the energy is pumping. That afternoon, it jumps to 10 ft – that's excellent surf, but you need to be an experienced surfer. This isn't for learners. The wind stays clean and moderate offshore from the north. This is the best window we’ve got. Tuesday the 15th holds similar size and power, but the period drops a bit by the afternoon, and the wind picks up.
There’s another decent push on the 17th – an 8 ft NW swell, clean wind, solid energy – it’s a very good option, but nothing quite beats that Monday the 14th call.
For the most part, you're looking at a week and a half of waiting, but if you can wait until the second week of September, Port Orford looks like it will deliver the goods, especially for the more experienced crew. The water temp is running about average for this time of year.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 44mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue night, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Wed morning, light winds from the S by Fri afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | ||||||||||||||
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) | WNW 9 | SW 18 | SW 19 | WNW 9 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 13 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
145 | 154 | 175 | 561 | 1450 | 2041 | 1412 | 711 | 543 | 307 | 231 | 193 | 215 | 255 | 69 | 115 | 146 | 77 | 68 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross | cross-off | off | glassy | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 4:04AM1.62m | 3:40PM2.27m | 5:17AM1.48m | 4:27PM2.25m | 6:49AM1.41m | 5:28PM2.20m | 8:26AM1.45m | 6:43PM2.18m | 9:38AM1.57m | 8:03PM2.19m | 10:28AM1.71m | 9:15PM2.25m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:50PM0.10m | 9:19AM0.72m | 10:49PM0.06m | 10:01AM0.92m | 11:58PM0.03m | 10:59AM1.09m | 1:15AM-0.02m | 12:24PM1.19m | 2:29AM-0.09m | 2:01PM1.16m | 3:33AM-0.18m | 3:21PM1.02m | 4:26AM-0.23m | ||||||
— | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | |
— | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:42 | — | |
mm | — | 18 | 19 | 3 | 1 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 15 |
Feels °C | 13 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
145 | 84 | 119 | 561 | 1450 | 2041 | 1412 | 711 | 543 | 307 | 231 | 193 | 215 | 348 | 339 | 301 | 264 | 180 | 161 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 19 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | SW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 11 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 |
154 | 154 | 175 | 85 | 316 | 518 | 315 | 553 | 644 | 550 | 643 | 481 | 377 | 61 | 69 | 62 | 56 | 77 | 68 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 15 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | WNW 13 | SSW 10 | SW 21 | SSW 17 | S 14 | S 14 |
81 | 109 | 89 | 129 | 87 | 36 | 106 | 104 | 72 | 61 | 31 | 47 | 74 | 70 | 35 | 18 | 58 | 36 | 36 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | — | — | — | — | N 3 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | NW 9 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 |
97 | 834 | 526 | 137 | 87 | 44 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 25 | 31 | 255 | 156 | 115 | 146 | 148 | 151 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 95 | 441 | 328 | 152 | 108 | 108 | 95 | 108 | 95 | 39 | 47 | 47 | 39 | 47 | 110 | 39 | 110 | 306 | 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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