
Surf Forecasts:
Otter Rock surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 21s period, SW swell with 664 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period with NW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Otter Rock this week:
The surf forecast for Otter Rock over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Otter Rock in the next 16 days are 0.9m 21s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 21s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Otter Rock over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Otter Rock over the next couple of weeks.
To be honest, it’s a pretty bleak run. The forecast is filled with poor surf conditions and only a few days where it might be worth a paddle, but even then it’s marginal. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing to write home about.
We kick off on Tuesday the 21st of July with a small 2ft SW groundswell at a very long 16 seconds, but it’s cross-on and choppy. The combined energy is weak (415). It’s a write-off. Wednesday the 22nd is similar, a little 2ft to 3ft, but the wind is still cross-on, making it choppy and only just worth a look. The combined energy is still low (353 to 365).
Thursday the 23rd jumps up to 5ft from the NW with a short 9 second period, but the wind is all over the place – cross and cross-on – so it’s messy and poor. The wave energy is only moderate (456 to 461). Friday the 24th has a weird mix: a 4ft NW swell in the morning, but the wind is onshore, then in the afternoon the swell drops to 2ft but the period jumps to a very long 24 seconds from the SW. The combined energy (581 to 594) is moderate. It’s marginal at best, but that long period groundswell might offer a few clean lines at this point if the wind stays light. It’s not a standout.
Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th see a long-period SW groundswell (20-22 seconds) building, with the combined energy climbing to a strong 939 by Saturday afternoon. The swell is only 2ft to 3ft, but that long period groundswell will have some push. The problem is the wind: it’s cross-on from the SSW and SW, making it choppy. It’s frustrating – the energy is there, but the wind is ruining it. The best bet might be the Sunday morning, with a light onshore and a 3ft SW groundswell (20 seconds), but it’s still marginal.
From Monday the 27th all the way through to the end of the forecast on the 5th of August, it’s just poor. The wind is a constant cross-on from the NW and NNW, with speeds from 9 to 15 mph. The swell is a mix of short-period NW windswell (5-8 seconds) and some longer-period SW swell, but it’s all messy. The combined energy drops back to weak to moderate (169 to 620). The surf is just choppy and uninviting. There’s a brief period around the 4th of August where the swell gets up to 7ft, but it’s a short-period NW windswell (7 seconds) with cross-on winds, making it a washing machine. That’s not for the faint-hearted, and definitely not for beginners.
The one small window of hope is the Sunday the 26th and Monday the 27th of July mornings, where the swell is a clean 3ft from the SW with a long period and the wind is light. It’s the best on offer, but it’s still only a marginal option. Honestly, if you’re set on a paddle, keep an eye on those mornings, but otherwise, it’s a week and a half of junk.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | NW 8 | SW 14 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | SW 24 | WSW 22 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 19 | WSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
201 | 196 | 149 | 130 | 157 | 206 | 252 | 257 | 300 | 235 | 225 | 444 | 314 | 664 | 463 | 552 | 552 | 380 | 399 | 455 | 558 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | glassy | on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross |
High Tide | 6:28PM2.33m | 7:51AM1.50m | 7:16PM2.29m | 9:25AM1.52m | 8:09PM2.26m | 10:40AM1.62m | 9:03PM2.27m | 11:33AM1.73m | 9:55PM2.32m | 12:12PM1.81m | 10:42PM2.39m | 12:44PM1.88m | 11:24PM2.45m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:49AM0.70m | 1:36AM0.36m | 12:40PM0.98m | 2:43AM0.27m | 1:44PM1.17m | 3:43AM0.17m | 2:56PM1.27m | 4:35AM0.06m | 4:00PM1.27m | 5:19AM-0.05m | 4:51PM1.21m | 5:58AM-0.16m | 5:34PM1.12m | ||||||||
5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | |
— | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:47 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 19 | 20 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 18 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | SW 18 |
159 | 153 | 149 | 123 | 157 | 206 | 252 | 257 | 300 | 235 | 225 | 160 | 90 | 147 | 114 | 91 | 118 | 204 | 138 | 135 | 558 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | WNW 10 | NW 8 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 24 | WSW 22 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 19 | WSW 18 | SW 18 | NW 9 |
201 | 196 | 130 | 86 | 78 | 125 | 114 | 119 | 127 | 96 | 88 | 444 | 314 | 664 | 463 | 552 | 552 | 380 | 399 | 455 | 115 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 8 | SW 26 | SW 26 | SW 5 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | — |
55 | 29 | 50 | 130 | 132 | 23 | 19 | 22 | 171 | 171 | 12 | 85 | 85 | 84 | 63 | 37 | 64 | 37 | 40 | 37 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | S 3 | SW 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 5 | — | SSW 3 | SSW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 6 | 4 | 26 | 41 | 19 | — | 6 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 169 | 272 | 1 | 290 | 330 | 20 | 240 | 240 | 1 | 783 | 399 | 155 | 240 | 240 | 1 | 202 | 399 | 1 | 155 | 240 | 20 |
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Information about the Otter Rock Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Otter Rock provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Otter Rock can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Otter Rock 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 (Otter Rock) 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 Otter Rock 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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