
Surf Forecasts:
Port Orford surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 7s period, NNW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 21s period, SW swell with 1,167 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 17s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s is also forecast. 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 1.1m 21s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) 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 1.8m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 21s |
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’s on the cards for the Port Orford stretch over the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, for the first few days, it’s not looking like much to write home about. We’ve got some swell, but it’s pretty average and the conditions are just ordinary. The real standout, and the one you wanna circle on the calendar, is shaping up to be Friday the 24th of July. The morning session is looking like the pick of the whole period. We’ll have a solid 4ft swell from the NW, with a 9-second period, and the wind is offshore and clean. There’s a moderate amount of energy in the water (493), and the break is known to be inconsistent and sheltered from the NW, so it’s a break that needs a bit of luck, but when it’s on, it’s on. The water temp is sitting at 52°, which is a whopping 5° colder than usual for this time of year – so that’s way colder than normal, make sure you’ve got the thickest wetsuit you own.
Saturday the 25th through to the 26th of July, we get a weird mix. There’s a long-period 20-21 second groundswell from the SW, but the swell height is only around 3ft to 4ft. The energy numbers are huge (1258-1299), but the short wave heights and that long period mean it’ll be a bit fat and straight at the beach, and the forecast is marginal. The wind is offshore, but it’s a fresh breeze, which will keep it clean, but it’s not really going to offer much for a paddle surfer.
From the 27th of July right through to the 30th, it’s a dry spell. The wind is howling from the north at 18-22 mph, and the swell is either too small or has no energy. The water’s still cold, and the conditions are just poor. A few days there with scores of zero across the board. The morning of the 30th of July sees a 7ft swell from the north, but it’s a short period of 6 seconds, and the wind is still strong, making it a messy, blown-out affair. This setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
Then we get into the first week of August. From the 31st of July through to the 3rd of August, we’ve got a consistent run of 8ft to 8ft swell from the NNW, with a short period of 7-8 seconds. The wind stays offshore, but it’s strong to very strong, particularly on the afternoon of the 1st of August, where it’s a 25 mph strong breeze. That’s a lot of wind. The waves are going to be big and powerful, over 8ft, so this is strictly for experts. The energy is moderate (values between 558 and 874). While the morning of the 31st of July has a "good surf conditions" note, the rest of the run is marginal. The crowd factor at Port Orford is "often," so you’ll likely have company if you’re out there.
So to wrap it up, the best on offer is the morning of Friday the 24th of July. The rest is a lot of waiting and hoping for a clean window, or a test of your big-wave nerve and a strong paddle.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Sun afternoon, light winds from the N by Tue morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | SW 16 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | SW 26 | NW 9 | SW 24 | NNW 9 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 21 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
485 | 527 | 501 | 436 | 321 | 367 | 173 | 159 | 135 | 122 | 135 | 103 | 154 | 154 | 421 | 260 | 661 | 444 | 898 | 898 | 628 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 4:47PM2.10m | 4:51AM1.58m | 5:27PM2.09m | 6:08AM1.38m | 6:10PM2.06m | 7:40AM1.28m | 6:56PM2.04m | 9:16AM1.30m | 7:47PM2.02m | 10:33AM1.38m | 8:39PM2.02m | 11:25AM1.46m | 9:30PM2.06m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:08AM0.09m | 11:08PM0.48m | 10:47AM0.38m | 00:15AM0.40m | 11:29AM0.65m | 1:24AM0.30m | 12:18PM0.88m | 2:30AM0.19m | 1:18PM1.05m | 3:28AM0.08m | 2:27PM1.14m | 4:19AM-0.02m | 3:31PM1.16m | ||||||||
5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
— | 8:51 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:45 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 16 |
Feels °C | 14 | 13 | 10 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 15 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 9 | SW 24 | SW 24 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 21 |
242 | 251 | 439 | 274 | 321 | 253 | 173 | 159 | 135 | 122 | 135 | 103 | 154 | 154 | 179 | 260 | 661 | 444 | 898 | 898 | 628 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | NW 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 |
159 | 215 | 163 | 108 | 258 | 367 | 318 | 245 | 217 | 217 | 188 | 100 | 175 | 183 | 180 | 156 | 143 | 139 | 98 | 96 | 57 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | S 11 | S 11 | S 16 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | S 12 | S 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | SSW 14 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | SW 26 | SW 26 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 15 | S 14 |
59 | 2 | 2 | 19 | 98 | 98 | 65 | 72 | 64 | 69 | 69 | 129 | 65 | 35 | 421 | 233 | 102 | 94 | 41 | 42 | 57 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 4 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 6 | NNW 8 |
485 | 527 | 501 | 436 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 495 | 416 | 376 | 222 | 214 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 467 | 110 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 110 | 47 | 47 | 225 | 47 | 39 | 47 | 47 | 39 | 464 | 306 | 47 | 110 | 621 | 39 |
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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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