Port Orford Surf Break

Lat Long: 42.74° N 124.49° W

Port Orford Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 23 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Port Orford sea temperature is
11.9°C
2.7° 

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 23 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 6s period, NNW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SW swell with 326 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 6s 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 (Aug 23) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 18s. 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 0.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sun 23rd Aug)6ft (1.8m) 6s
Best Surf11PM (Sun 23rd Aug)6ft (1.8m) 6s
Most Powerful 2PM (Tue 25th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s talk it out in feet and miles per hour — Rusty style.

Port Orford’s outlook starts slow. Real slow. A lot of tiny, weak, short-period stuff for days. The one real standout isn’t until the 6th and 7th of September. Here’s how it runs.

Sunday the 23rd of August: morning has a clean 4ft swell from the NW at 8 seconds with a moderate offshore wind at 12 mph. Wave energy is moderate (147). It’s surfable but nothing special. Afternoon jumps to 5ft from the NNW at 7 seconds, wind picks up to 19 mph offshore, energy moderate (484). Better size but messy. Just a session for getting wet.

Monday the 24th: morning is glassy — zero wind — with 2ft of swell from the SW but at an incredible 18 seconds. That’s proper groundswell. Combined energy is strong (430). Tiny, yes, but if you’ve got a longboard those little peelers will be silky smooth. Afternoon is cross-on, dead.

Tuesday 25th through Wednesday 26th: small weak swell under 3ft, onshore or cross-onshore winds. Not worth the gas.

Thursday the 27th afternoon: finally a decent pulse — 4ft from the WNW at 9 seconds, clean offshore wind from the NNW at 9 mph. Combined energy moderate (409). Clean and rideable.

Friday the 28th: 3 to 4ft from the WNW and NW, 8-second period, moderate offshore wind (12-16 mph). Clean but small.

Saturday the 29th: morning has 2ft of SW swell at 14 seconds, clean offshore wind. Combined energy moderate (234). Small but long-period — you might catch one or two.

Then the drop off. From Sunday the 30th to Saturday the 5th of September, it’s tiny (1ft to 3ft) with short periods and moderate to fresh offshore winds (12 to 22 mph). Wave energy is weak (35 to 69) to moderate (up to 291). Conditions are poor according to the forecast. Honestly, if there’s any wind, the only fun to be had might be on a kite. This stretch is a blank.

Now Sunday the 6th of September: morning hits with 6ft from the WNW at 11 seconds, glassy conditions, and strong wave energy (863). That’s clean, solid, and no wind — the whole package. Afternoon pumps up: 8ft from the NW at 12 seconds, light offshore breeze from the NNW (6 mph), and very strong energy (1438). That’s the best of the month right there. 8ft is big — only for experienced surfers — but it’s lined up with the optimum NW direction for this spot and the wind is off. Expect long, powerful sets.

Monday the 7th keeps the swell at 6 to 6ft from the NW, but wind is up to 16-19 mph offshore. Wave energy still very strong (862 to 703). Good size, but it’ll be bumpier and tide-sensitive. Only for the strong.

Water temp is 12°C, which is about 53°F — that’s nearly 5°F colder than normal. Definitely a 5/4 wetsuit and booties situation.

Crowds can show up when the surf’s on, but after that long flat spell, not many will be expecting it.

The call: Wait for the 6th of September. Morning glass or afternoon power — that’s the day.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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NW
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19
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6
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SW
18
0.7
SW
18
0.6
SW
17
0.7
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WNW
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9
0.6
SW
14
1.1
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8
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6
0.6
SW
14
1.1
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0.4
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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257
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307
181
273
322
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198
174
172
181
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125
81
164
85
41
Wind (km/h)
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NNE
5
W
5
SW
5
ENE
15
SSW
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High Tide
10:55AM1.51m
9:07PM1.98m
11:28AM1.59m
9:59PM2.06m
11:55AM1.68m
10:44PM2.13m
12:20PM1.77m
11:25PM2.17m
12:45PM1.87m
00:04AM2.18m
1:09PM1.97m
00:45AM2.14m
1:34PM2.07m
1:27AM2.06m
Low Tide
3:16PM1.17m
4:33AM0.02m
4:09PM1.08m
5:11AM-0.05m
4:53PM0.97m
5:45AM-0.10m
5:33PM0.84m
6:15AM-0.12m
6:11PM0.70m
6:44AM-0.08m
6:50PM0.55m
7:13AM0.00m
7:30PM0.41m
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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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