Surf Forecasts:
Otter Rock surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SW swell with 306 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period with WSW 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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m 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 2PM. 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+) | 8PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Otter Rock over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright mate, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s going on for Otter Rock.
First thing’s first – the next week and a bit is a real bummer. We’re looking at a long stretch of poor to marginal conditions from Tuesday the 25th of August through the end of the month. The water is a freezing 49°, which is a massive 11° colder than usual for this time of year, so you’ll want a thick wetsuit and booties. The swell is tiny, mostly 2ft to 3ft from the SW, and the wind is almost always cross-onshore, just chopping everything to pieces. It’s a total write-off.
That blank run stretches all the way until the end of August. There’s a flicker of hope on Tuesday the 1st of September. For the morning and afternoon, the wind drops to glassy, and the swell holds at 3ft from the WNW. The combined wave energy is moderate (326) and it’s the first time we see the word “good” in the forecast. That’s your best bet for the whole outlook – a small but clean window.
After that, it gets messy again with cross-onshore winds and choppy conditions through the 2nd and 3rd of September, even though the swell builds to 4ft to 5ft. The energy kicks up to moderate and strong (560 to 653) but the wind ruins it.
The next real standout is Saturday the 5th of September. The morning at Otter Rock sees a cross-offshore breeze from the NE, which cleans things right up. The swell is small at 2ft from the SW, but with a long 16-second period, it’s a proper groundswell. The wave energy is moderate (414) and the conditions are described as “clean.” This is a classic point break setup, and that long period will wrap nicely around the point, giving you some fun, lined-up waves. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, so that 2ft is perfect for learning.
Looking further out, the morning of Wednesday the 9th of September looks promising. The swell jumps to 5ft from the NW, with a 10-second period, and the wind goes glassy. The forecast calls for “very good surf conditions.” The energy is strong (648). That’s a solid, clean groundswell that’ll be pushing in. Be aware that 5ft is getting a bit bigger, but it’s still perfectly manageable for intermediates. The crowds at Otter Rock can be “often” an issue, but on a Wednesday morning, you might find a bit more room.
Overall, the best of the outlook is split between the glassy, small waves on the 1st of September and the clean, lined-up groundswell on the morning of the 5th of September. The morning of the 9th of September is the biggest, most powerful swell, but it’s further out so keep an eye on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | W 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 16 | SW 17 | SW 18 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
274 | 232 | 171 | 124 | 166 | 166 | 109 | 57 | 103 | 102 | 116 | 181 | 140 | 109 | 174 | 248 | 306 | 239 | 209 | 206 | 203 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 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 | 2:47PM2.54m | 3:20AM2.08m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 8:30AM0.24m | 9:14PM0.09m | ||||||||
6:28 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | |
— | 8:06 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:54 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | WSW 16 | W 8 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | NW 6 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | NW 7 | NW 6 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
42 | 232 | 41 | 124 | 166 | 48 | 54 | 24 | 72 | 66 | 49 | 62 | 49 | 99 | 174 | 248 | 306 | 75 | 41 | 206 | 203 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | WNW 7 | WSW 16 | W 13 | WSW 7 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | W 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 16 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | W 11 | WNW 9 | SW 16 | SW 15 | NW 7 | W 6 |
274 | 42 | 171 | 89 | 16 | 166 | 109 | 57 | 103 | 102 | 116 | 181 | 62 | 109 | 152 | 21 | 15 | 239 | 209 | 35 | 26 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | NNW 6 | W 14 | W 7 | NW 9 | W 12 | NW 8 | NW 8 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | SW 13 | SW 17 | W 10 | W 9 | NNW 6 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | NW 10 |
10 | 10 | 65 | 27 | 26 | 69 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 28 | 113 | 140 | 17 | 16 | 4 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 63 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | — | SSW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | — | — | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | — | — | — | S 3 |
7 | 15 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 69 | 61 | 54 | 60 | — | — | — | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 399 | 272 | 1 | 240 | 202 | 20 | 155 | 240 | 1 | 169 | 883 | 1 | 169 | 883 | 1 | 169 | 405 | 1 | 241 | 300 | 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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