Port Orford Surf Break

Lat Long: 42.74° N 124.49° W

Port Orford Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 09 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Port Orford sea temperature is
13.2°C
1.1° 

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 10 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, NNW 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★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 8AM (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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 11s. 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 1.7m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Thu 10th Sep)5ft (1.5m) 7s
Best Surf11AM (Thu 10th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 7s
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 chew the fat on what Port Orford's got lined up for the next couple of weeks.

Alright, we're starting off a bit quiet. The first real chance of anything decent isn't until Thursday afternoon the 10th, and even then it's a mixed bag. The main story for the next week or so is inconsistent, smaller swell with moderate to fresh northerly winds. It's not a total loss, but you'll be earning every wave. Water temp is about what you'd expect for this time of year, nothing special.

So, the best bet in the first week is probably Thursday morning the 10th at Port Orford. We've got a 5ft swell from the NNW with a short 7-second period, but the key is the clean, offshore wind from the north at 16 mph. The combined swell energy is moderate (403), so there's a bit of grunt behind it. It's a sheltered spot, so it needs that clean wind to work. Don't expect perfection, but it's the most shape you'll see this week. It's an inconsistent break, so patience is a virtue, and it can get crowded, so be ready to share a few.

After that, the weekend into early next week gets pretty rough. Saturday the 12th is a total mess with onshore winds and poor conditions.

The next real glimmer of hope comes on Friday the 18th of September. This one is a standout for a different reason. The swell is tiny at 2ft from the SW, but the period is a lush 19 seconds – proper long-period groundswell. The combined swell energy is moderate (438). The real magic is the wind: it's glassy. Absolutely dead flat calm. For a spot like Port Orford that's sheltered, this will be as clean as it gets. The waves will be small and fat, but for a longboard or a funboard, this could be a very special, glassy session with nobody out (though crowds are often a thing here). It’s an inconsistent break, so this is a rare treat.

The following week, from the 20th through the 24th, the northerlies come back in force, giving you consistent offshore conditions. The swell stays pretty small, around 3ft to 3ft from the SW, with good periods around 15-18 seconds. The combined energy stays in the moderate range (400-700+), so there's plenty of push for the size. This is a solid run of clean, groomed waves. Sunday the 20th afternoon looks like the pick of this bunch, with a 3ft SW swell, 18-second period, and moderate offshore north wind, giving you a clean 533 combined energy reading. Good conditions, but you'll need your patience hat – it's inconsistent.

So, to wrap it up: a couple of very small windows of opportunity. The glassy Friday the 18th is my top pick for pure magic, and the run from the 20th to the 24th offers the most consistent, clean conditions for a longboard. Don't expect any heavy, powerful waves in this window.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Thu afternoon, light winds from the ENE by Fri night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Sat night, fresh winds from the N by Mon afternoon).

Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
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2
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0
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1
1
1
1
1
2
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
WNW
12
1.6
NNW
7
0.9
SW
17
1
SW
16
1
SW
16
1.5
NW
9
1.3
NW
9
1.1
SW
14
1
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
1.1
NW
8
1.1
NW
8
1.3
NW
8
1.4
NNW
8
1.5
NNW
7
0.6
SW
17
0.6
SW
16
1.4
NNW
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
265
220
414
527
489
382
266
459
407
301
224
180
153
201
224
249
188
161
165
Wind (km/h)
15
N
25
N
30
N
20
NNE
25
N
20
N
5
ENE
15
SSW
20
S
5
SE
5
WNW
20
N
15
NNE
25
N
30
N
20
NNE
25
N
30
N
5
NE
Wind State
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off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
on
on
cross-on
cross-off
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High Tide
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
5:52AM-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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6:52
6:52
6:54
6:54
6:56
6:56
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:37
7:35
7:32
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7:30
7:28
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Temp °C
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19
15
16
17
13
15
15
13
16
18
14
17
17
13
18
18
14
Feels °C
15
18
14
12
12
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12
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11
15
15
11
12
11
8
13
13
10
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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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