
Surf Forecasts:
Otter Rock surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period, WNW swell with 492 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period with WNW 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 Saturday (Jul 18) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 16s. 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 0.9m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Otter Rock over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get stuck into what’s cookin’ for Otter Rock over the next couple of weeks.
Look, I’ll be straight with you – this isn’t the kind of forecast that gets me out of bed before dawn. The overall pattern is pretty weak and messy. We’ve got a long stretch of onshore and cross-shore winds that are gonna keep the surface chopped up and ugly. The good news is there’s a bit of long-period energy popping up now and then, but it’s almost always fighting against the wind.
The first surf-worthy slot is this Friday morning, the 17th of July. We’ve got a 3-foot groundswell out of the west-northwest with a lovely long period of 17 seconds. The energy is pretty moderate sitting at (576). The wind is a light offshore from the west-northwest at 6 mph, so the surface should be clean. The water temp is a very unusual 52°F – that’s nearly 7° colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want a thick hood and gloves. This is about as good as it gets in this run, but it’s still a marginal session. Friday afternoon sees the wind shift to a cross-onshore, so grab the morning window.
The rest of the first week is a bit of a write-off. Saturday and Sunday have increasing swell but the wind is cross or cross-onshore, turning the ocean into a washing machine. The swell on Sunday morning hits 5 feet, but it’s got a short period of just 7 seconds and is from the northwest, plus the wind is a cross-shore 12 mph. Not worth paddling out for.
We get a little flicker of hope on Monday the 20th, with 5-foot swell from the northwest, but the period is still short at 8 seconds. The wind is a light cross-shore, so it’s ugly but maybe just about rideable for a log. The energy is moderate (631). It’s marginal at best.
From Tuesday to the end of the month, the swell drops to tiny 2-foot to 3-foot stuff. The wind remains mostly uncooperative, so the quality is poor. There’s a bit of a weird spike on the 25th of July – Saturday morning has a 2-foot swell from the west-southwest with a very long 22 second period – that’s some serious energy for a 2-foot wave. The energy is moderate (434). The wind is a light cross-onshore, so there might be a cleanish wave if you’re patient, but it’s tiny. That afternoon, the swell bumps to 3 feet from the southwest with a 21 second period and a much higher energy reading of (785), but the wind is still cross-onshore. It’s a tease.
The first couple of days of August bring a bit more size, with 5-foot to 6-foot swell, but it’s short period (7-8 seconds) and onshore, so it’s just a messy, blown-out wall. That’s strictly for the experts or the kite crowd.
So, the standout? Friday morning, the 17th of July. It’s not pumping, but it’s the only window where the wind is offshore and the swell has real quality. The energy is moderate (576), the period is long (17s), and that light offshore wind will make it clean. It’s a point break, so it handles that long period well. Keep in mind it’s a beginner spot, so the 3-foot size is perfect. Expect crowds, as it’s often a busy spot.
For the second week, the pickings are slim. The 25th of July offers a glimpse of very long-period groundswell, but it’s tiny and the wind is a problem. It’s promising, but don’t hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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) | WNW 17 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | SW 14 | SSW 10 | SSW 8 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
492 | 371 | 291 | 356 | 273 | 270 | 285 | 345 | 435 | 341 | 291 | 233 | 201 | 193 | 147 | 167 | 132 | 485 | 142 | 126 | 127 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:40PM2.35m | 3:12AM2.39m | 4:21PM2.38m | 4:08AM2.10m | 5:02PM2.38m | 5:09AM1.83m | 5:44PM2.37m | 6:22AM1.61m | 6:28PM2.33m | 7:51AM1.50m | 7:16PM2.29m | 9:25AM1.52m | 8:09PM2.26m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:05AM-0.55m | 9:23PM0.53m | 9:46AM-0.28m | 10:21PM0.49m | 10:26AM0.04m | 11:22PM0.45m | 11:06AM0.37m | 00:27AM0.41m | 11:49AM0.70m | 1:36AM0.36m | 12:40PM0.98m | 2:43AM0.27m | 1:44PM1.17m | 3:43AM0.17m | |||||||
5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | |
— | 8:57 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 25 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 25 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 17 | WNW 16 | WNW 11 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | NW 8 | NW 8 | SW 16 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | SSW 10 | SSW 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 |
492 | 371 | 291 | 356 | 192 | 270 | 218 | 163 | 435 | 341 | 125 | 233 | 187 | 182 | 147 | 142 | 126 | 485 | 142 | 126 | 102 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | WNW 12 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WSW 18 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 17 | WSW 17 | WNW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | SSW 7 | SW 6 |
47 | 93 | 288 | 353 | 273 | 214 | 44 | 122 | 243 | 188 | 57 | 201 | 201 | 193 | 128 | 88 | 85 | 196 | 129 | 56 | 33 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 7 | SW 14 | WSW 17 | WNW 9 | SW 16 | SW 19 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 20 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
37 | 49 | 47 | 103 | 202 | 48 | 40 | 15 | 160 | 102 | 57 | 56 | 55 | 48 | 81 | 167 | 132 | 15 | 113 | 119 | 127 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 7 | — | — | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NW 7 | NW 8 | — | — | NW 8 | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | SSW 4 | — | — | — | — |
— | 42 | — | — | 80 | 216 | 285 | 345 | — | — | 291 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 14 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 202 | 240 | 1 | 332 | 332 | 169 | 332 | 332 | 1 | 169 | 169 | 1 | 169 | 272 | 1 | 169 | 240 | 20 | 240 | 240 | 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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