Portland Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.32° S 141.61° E

Portland Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 19 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Portland sea temperature is
14.3°C
0.9° 

Portland surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Portland surf forecast from 19 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 22 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 22 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 11,169 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 22 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Portland this week:

The surf forecast for Portland over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Portland in the next 16 days are 4.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 20) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Tue 22nd Sep)13ft (4.0m) 14s
Best Surf 4AM (Tue 22nd Sep)13ft (4.0m) 14s
Most Powerful10AM (Tue 22nd Sep)15ft (4.5m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
1
2
3
4
5
2
3
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.4
SW
14
2.3
SW
15
2.1
SW
14
3.5
SW
12
4.5
SW
14
4.5
SW
14
4.5
SW
14
4.5
SSW
16
4.5
SSW
16
3.5
SW
15
2.5
SW
14
2.4
SW
13
2.1
SW
14
2
SW
13
1.8
SW
13
1.6
SW
12
1.5
SW
12
1.5
SW
13
1.8
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2416
2264
1787
3828
6964
8400
7148
11169
9763
5187
2565
2063
1608
1346
1034
766
635
755
1289
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
30
NNW
35
WNW
25
SW
20
SSW
15
SSW
5
SSE
10
ENE
15
ESE
10
NE
10
NNE
5
NE
10
N
10
N
15
N
10
NW
10
WSW
15
S
15
SE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
on
cross-on
on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-on
on
High Tide
5:02AM0.81m
11:47AM0.83m
11:38AM0.86m
2:48AM0.50m
11:50AM0.89m
00:35AM0.54m
12:07PM0.90m
00:23AM0.63m
12:25PM0.89m
00:32AM0.73m
Low Tide
9:03AM0.75m
9:05PM0.27m
8:48PM0.32m
8:07PM0.36m
7:27PM0.37m
5:10AM0.43m
7:03PM0.37m
5:51AM0.36m
6:53PM0.35m
clear
part cloud
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cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
light rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:26
6:26
6:24
6:22
6:20
6:18
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:27
6:28
6:29
6:30
6:30
6:30
 mm
2
Temp °C
17
22
17
12
11
11
11
12
11
10
18
20
17
16
21
19
18
15
12
Feels °C
14
14
11
6
5
6
7
8
6
7
15
17
14
14
19
18
17
13
9
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Information about the Portland Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Portland provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Portland can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Portland 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 (Portland) 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 Portland 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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