Surf Forecasts:
Otter Rock surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, WNW swell with 637 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Otter Rock in the next 16 days are 1.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Otter Rock over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what Otter Rock is doing for us over the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, the first week or so is a bit of a write-off for a proper paddle session. We've got a small, weak swell hanging around, but the wind is never playing ball. It's all cross-onshore from the get-go, leaving the surface chopped up and messy. The combined swell energy is chugging along between 210 and 461 (moderate), but with that wind, it's just not worth suiting up. That long-period groundswell from the SW would be perfect for a point break like this, but the onshore breeze is ruining the party.
Things start to look more interesting towards the first week of September. From September 3rd, the swell picks up and the wind starts to swing cross-shore. That's when Otter Rock starts to show its potential. The wave heights get up to the 5.2ft to 5.9ft range from the WNW and NW, with the combined swell energy jumping into the strong range (check out the 936 on the afternoon of September 4th). That's proper swell. The biggest issue here is that the wind, while better, is never quite clean offshore. On the afternoon of September 4th we get a "on" direction from the west, with a light breeze, which would be the cleanest window we see. That is a standout moment. The swell size at 5.9ft is a good size for intermediate to advanced surfers, and with that long period groundswell energy wrapping around, Otter Rock’s point setup should be working nicely. There will be long sets with some decent power, so be prepared for a bit of a paddle out between the bombs.
Overall, if you're a beginner, this whole forecast is a no-go. For the rest of you, don't bother with this week. The standout is that afternoon of September 4th. It’s not perfect, but it’s the best offer on the table. The water is running at 51.6°, which is a whopping 7.7° colder than usual for this time of year. You’ll want a thick suit, a hood, and booties for this one.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | WNW 8 | SW 14 | WSW 16 | SW 17 | SW 18 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 109 | 104 | 104 | 107 | 116 | 181 | 140 | 111 | 174 | 302 | 306 | 239 | 209 | 206 | 225 | 221 | 255 | 207 | 154 | 337 | 637 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 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 | 3:19PM2.57m | 4:17AM1.90m | 3:58PM2.55m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 9:03AM0.48m | 10:03PM0.04m | 9:40AM0.72m | 11:01PM0.03m | ||||||||
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 | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — |
 | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 14 | NW 6 | NW 6 | SW 14 | NW 7 | NW 8 | SW 16 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 |
| kJ | 91 | 48 | 99 | 107 | 116 | 56 | 27 | 100 | 104 | 128 | 306 | 102 | 47 | 38 | 225 | 221 | 255 | 207 | 154 | 337 | 637 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | W 11 | SW 15 | SW 14 | W 10 | WSW 16 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 15 | SW 16 | W 11 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 16 |
| kJ | 109 | 58 | 104 | 102 | 30 | 181 | 62 | 111 | 174 | 302 | 10 | 239 | 209 | 206 | 167 | 116 | 87 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 104 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | SW 15 | W 10 | W 10 | SW 16 | SW 13 | SW 17 | W 10 | SW 18 | W 11 | — | W 10 | W 10 | NW 11 | SW 19 | WSW 19 | WSW 18 | WSW 18 | SW 18 | WSW 18 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 32 | 104 | 32 | 33 | 69 | 113 | 140 | 16 | 152 | 21 | — | 18 | 17 | 42 | 15 | 36 | 32 | 31 | 79 | 121 | 38 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | WNW 7 | — | — | NW 6 | — | — | NW 8 | — | — | — | — | SSW 2 | — | — | — | SSW 3 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 83 | — | — | 32 | — | — | 145 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 5 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 240 | 407 | 1 | 300 | 883 | 1 | 240 | 883 | 1 | 284 | 240 | 1 | 169 | 353 | 20 | 241 | 372 | 1 | 155 | 240 | 155 |
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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).
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