Port Orford Surf Break

Lat Long: 42.74° N 124.49° W

Port Orford Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 09 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Port Orford sea temperature is
13.6°C
0.8° 

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 9 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 11 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SW swell with 553 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 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 Wednesday (Sep 09) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s. 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) 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 1.4m 6s period and expected on Monday (Sep 14) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Wed 9th Sep)5ft (1.5m) 7s
Best Surf 5PM (Fri 11th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Most Powerful 2PM (Fri 11th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s see what’s cooking for the next couple of weeks.

We start off slow, but the first real surf hits Wednesday, September 9th, at Port Orford. It’s clean with a light offshore breeze from the NNW, keeping things glassy. Swell is about 5 ft from the NNW with a short period of 7 seconds, so it’s more of a windswell. The combined energy is moderate (488). Water temp is 57°F, which is about 1°F cooler than average, so nothing wild, just a bit nippy. This is a good size for learners, but the spot is inconsistent and sheltered, so don’t expect waves every set. The wind picks up to 16 mph in the afternoon, still offshore, but it’ll be a bit more work.

Thursday, September 10th, brings a change. The swell drops to 3 ft, but the direction swings to the SW and the period jumps to 17 seconds – that’s proper groundswell. The energy is building (830), and it’s clean with offshore wind, but the size is small. Watch the tide. Friday, September 11th, is the pick of the first week. The morning has 3 ft SW swell at 16 seconds, and by the afternoon it’s 4 ft with the same long period, and the combined energy hits 1007 – that’s a strong push. The wind stays offshore from the N at 16 mph. The waves will have good shape, but that long period can make beach breaks a bit too straight, so look for a reef or point. This is the standout for the early days.

Saturday, September 12th, is a dud. Southerly winds, onshore, with rain. The swell is there but the quality is poor. Sunday, September 13th, cleans up nicely with a morning offshore breeze and a 4 ft NW swell at 9 seconds, but the energy is moderate (735). The afternoon gets a bit bigger at 5 ft but the tide might mess with it.

Monday, September 14th, is similar: 5 ft from the NNW, offshore, but the period is short at 7-8 seconds. It’s surfable and clean. The next few days through to Wednesday, September 16th, drop right off in size, with 1 ft to 2 ft swells. The energy is low (143-273). You might snag a tiny ride, but it’s very ordinary.

From Thursday, September 17th, through to Friday, September 18th, it’s a no-go. Cross-onshore winds from the SSW, poor conditions, and tiny swell. Not worth paddling out.

Saturday, September 19th, we start to see a glimmer. The wind turns offshore again, and the swell is small but clean with 2 ft to 2 ft from the SW at 18-19 seconds. The energy is building back up (293-381). Sunday, September 20th, is the next real standout. Light wind, clean conditions, and 3 ft SW swell at 18-19 seconds. The energy is moderate (406-450). It’s not big, but it will be clean and fun. The best of the second week is shaping up for Tuesday, September 22nd and Thursday, September 24th. Tuesday brings 5 ft from the NW at 11 seconds in the morning, with gentle offshore wind and energy at 956. The afternoon is a bit smaller at 4 ft from the WNW. But Thursday, September 24th, is the absolute standout of the entire outlook. The morning has 6 ft from the WNW at 13 seconds, and the combined energy is 2352 – that’s a very strong push. The wind is gentle offshore from the N. This is excellent for experienced surfers. At 6 ft, it’s getting into the “too big for beginners” zone, and the long period makes it powerful. Best for those who know what they’re doing. The afternoon is still very good at 6 ft with 1851 energy.

So, to wrap it up: the first week has a few clean, small windows, with Friday, September 11th afternoon being the best early call. The second week starts slow, but Sunday, September 20th is a nice clean option, and Thursday, September 24th is the big one – a proper, powerful groundswell with clean conditions. Keep an eye on that one.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the N by Sun afternoon).

Wednesday
9
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
NNW
7
1.6
NNW
7
1
WNW
12
0.8
SW
17
0.9
SW
17
1
SW
16
1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.3
NW
9
1.1
SW
14
1
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
1.6
NW
9
1.6
NNW
8
1.5
NNW
8
1.6
NNW
7
1.3
NNW
7
0.6
SW
17
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
206
237
265
362
414
527
489
546
294
466
407
301
230
408
331
260
272
159
188
159
153
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
25
N
20
NNE
25
N
30
N
20
NNE
25
N
25
N
5
E
20
S
15
S
5
ENE
20
N
25
N
20
NNE
25
N
25
N
15
NNE
20
N
25
N
10
NE
Wind State
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
glassy
on
on
cross-off
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cross-off
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cross-off
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off
cross-off
High Tide
11:43AM2.00m
11:14PM2.31m
12:16PM2.13m
00:05AM2.27m
12:48PM2.22m
00:54AM2.19m
1:18PM2.28m
1:42AM2.06m
1:48PM2.29m
2:30AM1.92m
2:18PM2.25m
3:21AM1.76m
2:50PM2.18m
4:16AM1.62m
Low Tide
5:17PM0.60m
5:52AM-0.17m
6:06PM0.40m
6:29AM-0.05m
6:51PM0.23m
7:04AM0.12m
7:35PM0.12m
7:38AM0.32m
8:17PM0.06m
8:11AM0.54m
9:01PM0.06m
8:44AM0.75m
9:46PM0.11m
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6:50
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6:54
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6:56
6:56
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7:38
7:37
7:35
7:32
7:30
7:30
7:28
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2
Temp °C
25
24
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15
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Feels °C
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11
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12
10
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10
12
12
11
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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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