Surf Forecasts:
Otter Rock surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SW swell with 306 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s period with SW 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s. 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 0.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) 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+) | 11PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Otter Rock over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's in store for us over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the first week or so is a tough one for Otter Rock. The opening days are a real grind. Monday the 24th to Saturday the 29th are pretty much a write-off. We're looking at tiny, weak swell, mostly under 2ft, and it's coming from the SW with a long period, but the wind is a persistent cross-onshore, messing up the surface. The wave energy is mostly weak, showing readings in the low 200s to low 300s for the combined energy of all swells directed here. The surf forecast is just a big "poor" or "marginal" for days on end. It's a real test of patience.
Now, there's a glimmer on Sunday the 30th. The morning session is a standout change. The wind drops to a dead calm, going glassy, and the swell bumps up to 2ft from the SW with a 16-second period. The combined energy of all swells jumps to 401, which is a solid sign of life. That's the best window in the first week, but it's a short-lived moment of glory before the afternoon cross-onshore chops it up again.
The real action, and what I'd be circling on the calendar, is the first week of September. We've got a couple of proper sessions. Tuesday the 1st of September, the morning brings a clean, cross-offshore breeze from the SSE, with a 4ft swell from the WNW. The period is a punchy 10 seconds, and the combined energy is a strong 481. That's a solid, surfable wave. The water temperature is a very unusual 49°F, which is a massive 10°F colder than usual for this time of year – so you'll be needing a thick wetsuit and boots, no question.
Then, the absolute standout of the whole forecast is Thursday the 3rd of September. The morning is pure magic. The wind is a dead calm, glassy, and the swell is a clean 4ft from the WNW, with a 9-second period. The combined energy of all swells is a moderate 540. This is a point break, so that longer-period groundswell is perfect for it, offering well-shaped, lined-up waves. It's a "fairly consistent" break, but crowds are "often" so you'll have company. This is the one to aim for – clean, punchy, and just about right for a good crew.
Wednesday the 2nd of September sees a big jump in size, but it's a bit of a mixed bag. The morning has an 8ft SW swell, and the afternoon brings a 10ft SSW swell with a short 8-second period. The combined energy of all swells is huge – 1220 in the afternoon. That's expert territory, and with a short period and cross-onshore wind, it's going to be a messy, powerful wall of water. More for the experienced crew or maybe even the kite surfers, as the wind is onshore and the setup is a point.
The second week fades again. Friday the 5th and Saturday the 6th of September offer some glassy mornings with small 2ft to 3ft SW swell, but the energy drops off. Monday the 8th of September has a tiny 1ft swell with a very long 21-second period, but at a point break, it might just produce a few clean, roly-poly bombs.
So, the call is clear. The best of the best is the morning of Thursday the 3rd of September. The backup is the morning of Tuesday the 1st of September. If you can't make those, the glassy window on Sunday the 30th of August is a passable consolation prize.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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 18 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | W 9 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 18 | NW 7 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
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152 | 209 | 168 | 274 | 232 | 171 | 124 | 166 | 166 | 109 | 104 | 171 | 102 | 116 | 132 | 140 | 111 | 188 | 248 | 306 | 239 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 11:38AM1.85m | 10:23PM2.31m | 12:07PM1.94m | 11:07PM2.40m | 12:33PM2.05m | 11:47PM2.46m | 12:58PM2.16m | 00:26AM2.47m | 1:24PM2.27m | 1:06AM2.44m | 1:50PM2.38m | 1:47AM2.36m | 2:17PM2.47m | 2:31AM2.23m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:34PM1.14m | 5:28AM-0.05m | 5:16PM0.98m | 6:02AM-0.14m | 5:54PM0.82m | 6:32AM-0.19m | 6:32PM0.65m | 7:01AM-0.18m | 7:10PM0.48m | 7:30AM-0.10m | 7:49PM0.32m | 8:00AM0.04m | 8:29PM0.19m | ||||||||
6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | |
— | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:57 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 20 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 |
Feels °C | 20 | 18 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | WSW 18 | NW 6 | SW 16 | NW 7 | W 8 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 7 | W 8 | W 7 | W 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 |
63 | 209 | 54 | 274 | 56 | 41 | 124 | 166 | 51 | 72 | 67 | 171 | 77 | 63 | 55 | 28 | 40 | 188 | 132 | 102 | 57 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | WNW 7 | WSW 17 | NNW 6 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | W 13 | WNW 7 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
152 | 18 | 168 | 21 | 232 | 171 | 89 | 17 | 166 | 109 | 104 | 103 | 102 | 116 | 132 | 62 | 100 | 174 | 248 | 306 | 239 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | SSW 12 | SW 14 | WNW 7 | SSW 13 | W 14 | W 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WSW 11 | W 11 | SW 18 | W 10 | W 10 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 18 | SW 18 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 |
19 | 15 | 49 | 20 | 34 | 65 | 26 | 25 | 34 | 41 | 63 | 83 | 33 | 28 | 113 | 140 | 111 | 152 | 21 | 21 | 33 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNW 6 | — | SSW 3 | SSW 4 | — | — | SSW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 70 | — | 3 | 8 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 170 | 187 | 155 | 241 | 332 | 155 | 240 | 240 | 20 | 240 | 240 | 1 | 155 | 883 | 1 | 155 | 1177 | 1 | 1 | 400 | 1 |
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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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