Surf Forecasts:
Port Orford surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 10s period, WNW swell with 788 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period with WNW 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 Saturday (Sep 05) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Port Orford in the next 16 days are 2.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 12s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Port Orford over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s in store for Port Orford.
It’s a slow start, no lie. Friday and Saturday morning have some small swell around 3 to 4 ft, but the wind is onshore and sloppy, so forget about it. Not worth the paddle.
Sunday the 6th things clean up. Swell drops to about 3 to 3 ft from the NW, and the wind goes offshore. It’s small, but rideable. Wave energy is weak to moderate (145). Monday the 7th is even smaller – down to 2 ft – and while the wind stays good, there’s just not enough juice. Some long-period groundswell (12s) might wrap, but you’re fighting for scraps.
Now, Thursday the 10th is the first real standout. A 3 to 3 ft SW groundswell with a very long period of 17 seconds. Energy is solid moderate (620-746). Offshore wind from the N all day – clean as a whistle. Port Orford prefers NW swell, but that long period and clean wind will still give you lined-up, user-friendly waves. That’s your pick early on. Water temp is much colder than normal at 54°, almost 4° below average, so suit up properly.
Monday the 14th brings the power. Swell builds to 5 to 6 ft from the NW, with strong, clean offshore winds. Energy hits 970 – strong. This is head-high-plus and punchy, with a shorter period (8-10s). This is one for the experienced surfers. The direction is exactly what this break wants.
Thursday the 17th also delivers – 5 to 6 ft NW swell, clean wind, and energy over 1000 (1038). Another session with proper power. Friday the 18th keeps the run going with 6 ft and a gentle offshore.
The 19th fades to small 2 ft swell with very long period and consistent offshore wind – a clean, mellow day for a log.
Best bets: Thursday the 10th for clean, long-period groundswell, and Monday the 14th for size and punch. First few days? Stay home.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | SW 18 | SW 19 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 788 | 530 | 378 | 270 | 226 | 164 | 145 | 82 | 109 | 82 | 79 | 68 | 62 | 38 | 157 | 181 | 132 | 439 | 362 | 476 | 381 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:28PM2.20m | 8:26AM1.45m | 6:43PM2.18m | 9:38AM1.57m | 8:03PM2.19m | 10:28AM1.71m | 9:15PM2.25m | 11:08AM1.86m | 10:18PM2.30m | 11:43AM2.00m | 11:14PM2.31m | 12:16PM2.13m | 00:05AM2.27m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:59AM1.09m | 1:15AM-0.02m | 12:24PM1.19m | 2:29AM-0.09m | 2:01PM1.16m | 3:33AM-0.18m | 3:21PM1.02m | 4:26AM-0.23m | 4:24PM0.82m | 5:11AM-0.23m | 5:17PM0.60m | 5:52AM-0.17m | 6:06PM0.40m | ||||||||
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 | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — |
 | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 26 | 26 | 23 |
Feels °C | 12 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 24 | 23 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | NW 6 | NW 7 | SW 17 | NW 11 | WNW 11 | NW 10 |
| kJ | 788 | 530 | 378 | 270 | 226 | 164 | 145 | 405 | 400 | 233 | 233 | 207 | 116 | 156 | 116 | 88 | 85 | 439 | 258 | 238 | 281 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | NNW 6 | S 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 553 | 541 | 550 | 643 | 525 | 457 | 422 | 82 | 109 | 41 | 79 | 68 | 62 | 107 | 134 | 155 | 206 | 49 | 276 | 476 | 381 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 15 | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 10 | S 12 | SSW 12 | S 11 | SSW 11 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | S 16 | NW 7 | S 15 | WNW 10 | SW 18 | SW 19 | SW 16 | S 12 | SW 17 | S 12 | S 11 |
| kJ | 17 | 72 | 61 | 34 | 72 | 109 | 59 | 37 | 64 | 82 | 48 | 19 | 113 | 38 | 157 | 181 | 132 | 136 | 362 | 235 | 157 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | SSW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | — | NNW 8 | NNW 4 | N 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | — | — | — | — | N 7 | — |
| kJ | 71 | 27 | — | — | — | — | — | 20 | — | 73 | 52 | 54 | 73 | 82 | 81 | — | — | — | — | 32 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 178 | 108 | 39 | 110 | 47 | 39 | 47 | 677 | 39 | 47 | 306 | 47 | 47 | 110 | 47 | 360 | 47 | 39 | 47 | 110 | 68 |
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