Port Orford Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s talk about Port Orford in feet and miles per hour.

The truth is, we’re looking at a long dry spell to start. Don’t be in a rush to paddle out – the first half of the forecast window is mostly flat or blown out. The water is sitting at about 56°, which is a bit colder than it should be this time of year.

The first sign of life is on the 16th. Thursday morning shows a 6ft swell from the NNW, but the period is short, only 7 seconds. It’ll be clean with a 25 mph offshore wind. The afternoon holds the same height at 6ft, period 8 seconds, still clean with a 25 mph breeze. The energy is moderate (489), but with that short period, it’s gonna be a bit choppy and closey.

After that, it’s mostly onshore junk and tiny swell until we hit the real deal.

Now, if you’ve got patience, the standout is way out on the 23rd of September. Wednesday morning brings a big 10ft swell from the NNW, 8 second period, and a clean 25 mph offshore breeze. The energy is strong (1098). This is expert-only territory – at 10ft it’s a serious paddle. It’ll be a closeout machine at a beach break like this, but the offshore wind is your one chance at a decent wave. The afternoon of the 23rd stays at 10ft from the NNW, with the period stretching to 9 seconds, but the wind jumps to 30 mph offshore – still clean but a fight to get out. The energy is very strong at 1518.

The 24th of September is the smart pick. Morning swell drops to 7ft from the NNW, period still 9 seconds, and the wind backs off to a nice 20 mph offshore. Much cleaner conditions with moderate energy (820). This is the day for the better board. Expect crowds – Port Orford can get jammed up when the swell shows.

So, a long quiet stretch, a small bump on the 16th, and then a real shot of winter swell on the 23rd and 24th. That’s your window. Don't count on the early days.

Rusty.

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