
Surf Forecasts:
Otter Rock surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 11s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, NW swell with 479 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 15s 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 Sunday (Sep 06) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. 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 1.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sat 12th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Otter Rock over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at Otter Rock for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, it's a bit of a slow burn out there. The surf is pretty small and the winds are a bit messy for the most part. We're not looking at any big, clean swell events, but there are a few small windows where it might be worth a paddle.
The first real chance to get wet is Sunday, September 6th. The morning is a bit average with a tiny 2ft southwest swell. The wind is a light cross-shore, but the water is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, sitting at 56°, which is a couple of degrees off. The real highlight of the day—and honestly, the best bet in the whole run—is the Sunday afternoon. The wind goes glassy, dead calm, out of the southwest. That 2ft swell from the southwest with a long 15-second period will be super clean. The wave energy is moderate (408). It’s small, but for a log or a longboard, it'll be pretty fun with no bump on it.
Monday morning, September 7th, is similar: glassy, a 2ft southwest swell, still with a decent 14-second period. It’s clean and small again. The wind shifts on Monday afternoon, turning cross-shore and picking up, so it'll get a bit chopped.
From Tuesday, September 8th, through to the end of the first week, the winds get stronger and more cross-shore or cross-onshore. The swell is a mix of small, short-period windswell, so it's mostly not worth getting excited about. There's some moderate energy pushing through, like on Wednesday the 9th, the afternoon has a 3ft swell with an energy of 557, but it’s a cross-onshore wind, so it’ll be choppy and messy.
Into the second week, things get a little bigger, but not better. From around September 12th, the swell height starts to climb, hitting 4ft-5ft over the weekend, but the wind is still cross-on or cross-shore. The energy is moderate to strong (up to 646), but the quality drops. By Tuesday, September 15th, we’re looking at 5ft, but it’s short-period, wind-affected, and messy. That trend continues; on Wednesday, September 16th, the swell is 6ft (energy 571), but it’s all cross-onshore chop.
For the final days, the 18th to the 21st, the swell stays in the 5ft to 6ft range, but it’s always with a cross-shore or cross-onshore wind. The energy is strong (over 700 on the 18th), but the conditions are just too poor for a clean, fun wave. It’s more of a wind-swell mess than anything for a proper point break.
For the standout, you’ve got to grab that Sunday afternoon, September 6th. The glassy conditions and that long-period groundswell will make Otter Rock as clean as it gets in this window. It’s a beginner-friendly wave, and with that small size, it’s perfect for a learner. Just be ready for the crowds, as it’s often busy.
Otherwise, the rest of the time is a write-off unless you’re a die-hard chasing small, choppy waves. The swell gets bigger, but the wind ruins it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | NNW 5 | NW 6 | NW 7 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 |
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181 | 212 | 206 | 130 | 128 | 121 | 87 | 110 | 162 | 184 | 278 | 260 | 167 | 197 | 278 | 255 | 248 | 287 | 328 | 365 | 402 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:46AM1.78m | 8:27PM2.42m | 10:39AM1.94m | 9:40PM2.51m | 11:21AM2.11m | 10:42PM2.58m | 11:58AM2.28m | 11:36PM2.62m | 12:32PM2.43m | 00:26AM2.59m | 1:05PM2.55m | 1:13AM2.51m | 1:36PM2.62m | 1:59AM2.39m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:27PM1.20m | 3:50AM-0.21m | 3:44PM1.02m | 4:43AM-0.31m | 4:45PM0.77m | 5:29AM-0.34m | 5:37PM0.52m | 6:10AM-0.30m | 6:25PM0.29m | 6:47AM-0.18m | 7:09PM0.12m | 7:22AM0.01m | 7:52PM0.02m | ||||||||
6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | |
— | 7:44 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:32 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 21 | 21 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 |
Feels °C | 14 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 20 | 19 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | SW 13 | NW 7 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | SW 16 | SW 16 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 |
123 | 98 | 73 | 60 | 46 | 93 | 58 | 55 | 87 | 184 | 278 | 260 | 167 | 164 | 151 | 255 | 248 | 287 | 328 | 365 | 402 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WNW 9 | WNW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 16 | SW 17 | WSW 17 | SW 16 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
181 | 212 | 206 | 130 | 117 | 121 | 87 | 62 | 29 | 116 | 40 | 107 | 148 | 197 | 278 | 90 | 76 | 273 | 255 | 245 | 245 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | SW 14 | NW 7 | NW 7 | WSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 19 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | NW 10 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | SW 18 |
56 | 98 | 59 | 81 | 128 | 25 | 12 | 31 | 81 | 61 | 96 | 42 | 40 | 37 | 28 | 34 | 56 | 46 | 42 | 36 | 12 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NW 6 | — | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NW 7 | NW 8 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 2 | 9 | 15 | 110 | 162 | — | 143 | 88 | 132 | 170 | 178 | 106 | 147 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 113 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 290 | 1 | 113 | 332 | 1 | 169 | 272 | 1 | 272 | 335 | 1 | 332 | 488 | 1 | 272 | 399 | 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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