
Surf Forecasts:
Port Orford surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 19s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 19s period, SW swell with 1,066 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period with NW 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m 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 1.2m 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 19s |
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 cooking for Port Orford over the next couple of weeks.
Straight off the bat, we’ve got a real one-off on Monday the 27th of July. That’s the standout of the whole period. We’re looking at a beautiful 4 ft swell from the southwest, with a very long period of 18 seconds – that’s proper groundswell, packing a serious punch. The combined energy is strong at 1088, so there’s plenty of power in the water. What makes it special is the light WNW cross-off breeze at 6 mph, keeping things clean. The only catch is that this spot is sheltered and can be inconsistent, so don’t expect it to be pumping all day, but if you snag a set, it’ll be worth it. The water is sitting at 52°, which is a whopping 5° colder than usual for this time of year – that’s much colder than normal, so bring the thickest wetsuit you’ve got.
After that, things get a bit ordinary, to be honest. From Tuesday the 28th through the end of July, we’ve got a solid run of offshore winds – mostly from the north – but the swell is small and weak. You’ll see heights around 3 ft to 4 ft, but the periods drop to 8-9 seconds, and the energy is low to moderate (between 94 and 222). The waves are surfable but very ordinary. Fine for a gentle paddle, but nothing to get excited about.
Then we hit a bit of a dry spell. From the 1st of August, the wind really starts to howl out of the north, hitting 19 to 25 mph. The swell does pick up a bit – you’ll see 8 ft to 10 ft on the 2nd and 3rd – but the period is short (6-7 seconds), and the energy is moderate to strong (489 to 881). The wind is so strong it’s hard to paddle into, and the quality is poor. Honestly, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. That’s a gap of several days with no real recommendations.
The only glimmer in the second week comes on Wednesday the 5th of August. We’ve got an 8 ft swell from the NNW with an 8-second period, and moderate offshore wind at 16 mph. The energy is strong at 784, and the conditions are described as “good.” However, at 8 ft, this is pushing into expert-only territory, especially with that strong offshore wind making it bumpy. It’s a promising option for the brave, but not one for the faint of heart.
The rest of the second week (6th to 11th of August) is a mix of marginal surf, poor conditions, and strong winds. The swell drops back down to 3 ft or less, but the wind stays relentless. Not much to write home about.
So, the pick of the bunch is Monday the 27th of July. Get out there early, score that long-period southwest swell while it’s clean, and don’t forget your hood.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | SW 17 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NNW 6 | N 7 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
926 | 118 | 94 | 123 | 885 | 222 | 186 | 176 | 132 | 75 | 59 | 96 | 101 | 96 | 89 | 83 | 106 | 144 | 440 | 400 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 11:00PM2.17m | 1:05PM1.66m | 11:39PM2.21m | 1:33PM1.72m | 00:17AM2.21m | 2:00PM1.79m | 00:55AM2.17m | 2:27PM1.86m | 1:35AM2.08m | 2:54PM1.94m | 2:17AM1.96m | 3:22PM2.01m | 3:05AM1.79m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:09PM1.07m | 6:17AM-0.25m | 5:50PM1.00m | 6:50AM-0.28m | 6:29PM0.93m | 7:20AM-0.27m | 7:08PM0.85m | 7:50AM-0.23m | 7:50PM0.77m | 8:19AM-0.13m | 8:34PM0.67m | 8:48AM0.01m | 9:22PM0.56m | |||||||
— | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | |
8:44 | — | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:37 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 15 |
Feels °C | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SW 17 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SSW 14 | WNW 8 |
926 | 1216 | 726 | 798 | 885 | 222 | 186 | 176 | 512 | 414 | 287 | 96 | 101 | 96 | 89 | 83 | 106 | 144 | 71 | 217 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | S 12 | SW 13 |
162 | 118 | 94 | 123 | 179 | 735 | 635 | 532 | 132 | 75 | 59 | 268 | 214 | 214 | 136 | 134 | 134 | 92 | 26 | 45 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | S 18 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SW 18 | SW 18 |
45 | 43 | 42 | 57 | 55 | 35 | 99 | 154 | 81 | 127 | 127 | 106 | 104 | 64 | 55 | 56 | 55 | 47 | 49 | 49 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | N 4 | N 4 | — | — | N 4 | N 3 | N 4 | N 4 | N 3 | N 3 | NNW 4 | N 5 | N 5 | NNW 6 | N 7 |
— | — | — | — | 2 | 15 | 22 | — | — | 9 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 4 | 4 | 43 | 64 | 100 | 440 | 400 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 47 | 39 | 465 | 626 | 47 | 110 | 677 | 39 | 110 | 513 | 39 | 110 | 676 | 39 | 560 | 676 | 95 | 508 | 677 | 95 |
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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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