Port Orford Surf Break

Lat Long: 42.74° N 124.49° W

Port Orford Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 03 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Port Orford sea temperature is
13.1° C
0.9° 

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 3 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, NNW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, NNW swell with 800 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 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 Tuesday (Aug 04) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s. 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) 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 1.6m 6s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 4th Aug)8ft (2.4m) 8s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 4th Aug)8ft (2.4m) 8s
Most Powerful 8PM (Mon 3rd Aug)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s get into what’s happening around Port Orford.

Honestly, buddy, the next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim. There’s a real long stretch of nothing much, with about 13 days of surf that’s just not worth getting excited about. The first week-plus is a total write-off for any decent session.

Water temp at the start is around 56°, which is just a shade under the average for this time of year, nothing too unusual there.

For the first week, from Monday the 3rd right through to Saturday the 8th, the swell is all a bit junky. We’ve got consistent NNW wind and swell, but the combined wave energy is moderate, and the period is short – mostly around 7 to 8 seconds. That makes for a messy, weak wave that doesn’t have much shape. The swell is running 5ft to 8ft, which could be a handful for beginners, but the wind is offshore, so it looks clean. The trouble is the quality just isn’t there – the notes keep saying “marginal” and “poor.” A couple of days mid-week see a drop to a 2ft long-period groundswell (13-14 seconds), but that’s not enough to do anything with.

There’s a spot on Sunday the 16th that perks up a little. Finally, on the morning of the 16th, we get a slight improvement with a cross-offshore breeze and a clean 6ft swell from the NW at 8 seconds. The energy is still moderate, but the conditions are stable and the vibe is better. That morning and afternoon look like the best of a bad bunch, with the afternoon offering a clean 6ft swell from the NNW. It’s not a world-beater, but after so long of nothing, it’s a welcome sight. The early part of the next week, Monday the 17th, also has some clean offshore wind and a decent 5ft swell, so if you’re desperate, the weekend and start of the following week might offer a little window.

But let’s be real – for experts only most of this run. Port Orford is an inconsistent, sheltered spot, so this kind of blank run is normal. If the wind holds offshore and that swell tidies up, it might be worth a paddle, but don’t expect any standouts. The whole first fortnight is a dud. The only real flicker of life is around the 16th and 17th.

Stay patient, stay wet.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the N on Mon afternoon, light winds from the NNE by Wed night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Monday
3
Tuesday
4
Wednesday
5
Thursday
6
Friday
7
Saturday
8
Sunday
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
NNW
8
2.5
NNW
7
2.4
NNW
8
2.2
NNW
8
2.5
NNW
8
2.3
NNW
8
2.1
NNW
8
1.9
NNW
8
1.6
NNW
8
1.5
NNW
8
1.5
NNW
8
1.5
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8
0.5
SW
13
2.2
NNW
6
2
NNW
7
1.8
NNW
7
2.1
N
7
1.9
NNW
7
2
N
7
2.4
NNW
7
2.3
NNW
7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
675
778
655
587
673
655
541
430
302
253
256
246
83
374
360
299
390
342
377
527
558
Wind (km/h)
35
N
35
N
25
NNE
30
N
35
N
25
NNE
30
N
25
N
15
NNE
20
NNW
25
N
20
NNE
30
N
35
N
25
NNE
30
N
35
N
25
NNE
30
N
35
N
25
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Wind State
off
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High Tide
3:53PM2.08m
4:01AM1.60m
4:27PM2.14m
5:12AM1.43m
5:08PM2.19m
6:40AM1.31m
5:59PM2.22m
8:22AM1.31m
7:00PM2.26m
9:49AM1.41m
8:08PM2.32m
10:50AM1.55m
9:16PM2.39m
Low Tide
9:19AM0.20m
10:15PM0.45m
9:52AM0.41m
11:15PM0.32m
10:30AM0.64m
00:23AM0.19m
11:17AM0.86m
1:36AM0.03m
12:22PM1.03m
2:47AM-0.14m
1:45PM1.11m
3:50AM-0.31m
3:08PM1.09m
4:45AM-0.44m
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6:11
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6:15
6:16
6:16
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:36
8:35
8:32
8:31
8:30
8:30
8:28
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Temp °C
20
20
17
24
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Feels °C
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10
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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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