
Surf Forecasts:
Otter Rock surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 7 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 6 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period, NW swell with 548 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 7 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period with NW 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 (Jul 07) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m 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 1.6m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 06) at 11PM. 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+) | 5AM (Tue 7th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 7th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 6th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Otter Rock over the next 16 days.
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Alright folks, let's get into it. Otter Rock is calling the shots for this forecast and it's a bit of a mixed bag. Strap yourselves in.
The overall pattern for the next 16 days looks pretty grim to start, with a whole lot of nothing. Then, we get a little glimmer of hope towards the end. There's a big quiet patch right at the beginning.
We kick off on Monday, July 6th with a solid 6 ft swell from the NW, but it's a total write-off. The wind is a cross-on 12 mph from the NNW, making it a choppy mess. The water temperature is a notable 53°F, which is 5°F colder than average for this time of year, so you'll need a thick wetsuit. This isn't surfable.
This poor run goes on and on. We see a mix of small, short-period swells and longer-period groundswells, but the cross-on wind just ruins everything. On Wednesday, July 8th, we get a 2 ft swell from the SW with a long 18-second period, but it's still cross-on and choppy. The combined energy is moderate at 674, but it doesn't matter if it's messy.
The whole first week is a washout. I'm talking about day after day of poor surf conditions, with wind speeds between 9 and 15 mph from the NNW. It's not until the very end of the forecast that we see something promising.
Now, around July 19th and 20th, things start to look up. On Sunday, July 19th, we have a 6 ft swell from the NW with a short 8-second period. The wind finally drops to a slight 3 mph breeze from the NW, turning cross-on. The combined energy is moderate to strong (701 and 819). The conditions are *marginal* but this is the best we've seen. The Monday, July 20th, keeps it going with a 6 ft swell from the NW, and the wind is a light 6 mph from the SW, still cross-on. At this point, the swell is over 5 ft, so it's a bit much for beginners, but for the rest of us, it's something to watch.
The real standout, the only one worth getting excited about, is the morning of Sunday, July 19th. The wind is almost nothing at 3 mph from the NW. That's a hair's breadth from being glassy. For a point break, a 6 ft NW swell with light wind is a solid bet for clean, lined-up waves. However, that short period of 8 seconds means it will be a bit of a junky, less powerful wave. The crowd situation at Otter Rock can be "often" busy, so expect company.
The following Tuesday, July 21st, still has some 5 ft swell from the NW, but the magic is fading. The wind is light, but the quality is dropping.
So, to sum it up: for the first 12 days, there's nothing to recommend. Don't bother. The one real window is the weekend of July 19th and 20th. The morning of Sunday, July 19th, looks like the best chance for a decent wave, but it's a long-range call, so keep your fingers crossed. It's been a flat, windy stretch, so this is a welcome change.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | WSW 20 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SW 14 |
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651 | 445 | 279 | 268 | 201 | 319 | 252 | 354 | 310 | 208 | 306 | 269 | 218 | 226 | 231 | 231 | 378 | 332 | 272 | 211 | 118 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:37PM2.23m | 5:36AM1.67m | 6:17PM2.33m | 6:58AM1.54m | 7:03PM2.43m | 8:30AM1.51m | 7:54PM2.53m | 9:55AM1.61m | 8:51PM2.65m | 11:05AM1.75m | 9:49PM2.76m | 12:01PM1.90m | 10:47PM2.86m | 12:49PM2.03m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:59PM0.60m | 11:32AM0.40m | 1:06AM0.39m | 12:21PM0.65m | 2:14AM0.15m | 1:19PM0.87m | 3:19AM-0.13m | 2:28PM1.01m | 4:18AM-0.39m | 3:38PM1.06m | 5:13AM-0.62m | 4:44PM1.02m | 6:05AM-0.78m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | |
— | 9:04 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | 9:00 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 |
Feels °C | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 18 | NW 11 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | SW 18 | SW 17 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 |
120 | 445 | 161 | 206 | 145 | 221 | 252 | 354 | 266 | 168 | 92 | 145 | 136 | 226 | 231 | 231 | 378 | 332 | 272 | 211 | 108 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 20 | WSW 20 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 15 | S 11 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
44 | 129 | 186 | 253 | 201 | 319 | 134 | 2 | 310 | 208 | 306 | 269 | 218 | 215 | 206 | 203 | 167 | 130 | 121 | 114 | 118 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 21 | SW 13 | — | S 9 | SW 19 | SW 15 | S 8 | — | — | SW 14 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | — | W 18 | W 18 | W 20 | W 17 | W 18 | W 15 | WNW 16 | WNW 14 |
117 | 27 | — | 2 | 183 | 134 | 1 | — | — | 65 | 27 | 24 | — | 6 | 6 | 7 | 22 | 26 | 18 | 51 | 37 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | — | NW 10 | NW 10 | NNW 5 | — | WNW 9 | NW 10 | — | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | — | — |
651 | — | 279 | 268 | 29 | — | 211 | 327 | — | 44 | 45 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 883 | 1 | 169 | 585 | 1 | 332 | 883 | 1 | 290 | 290 | 1 | 169 | 883 | 137 | 721 | 883 | 1 | 332 | 883 | 1 | 243 |
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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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