
Surf Forecasts:
Otter Rock surf forecast from 5 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 7 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 6 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s period, NW swell with 663 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 7 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 1.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s is also forecast. 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 1.7m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 06) 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+) | 5AM (Tue 7th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 7th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Mon 6th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Otter Rock over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what Otter Rock has in store for us over the next couple of weeks. I gotta be straight with you, it’s a rough start. The first real chance of anything surfable doesn’t show up until Tuesday morning, July 7th, and even then, it’s only just barely worth a look.
The big picture is a whole lot of cross-shore and cross-onshore winds messing things up, and the swell just isn’t cooperating for a clean, rideable wave. We’ve got a proper stretch of poor conditions to sit through first.
Jumping into Tuesday morning, July 7th, we see a small 4ft swell from the NW, with a period around 10 seconds. The energy is moderate at best (615). The wind is a light cross-onshore, so it’s gonna be a bit choppy, but it’s the only thing that’s even close to rideable in the early part of the week. Don’t expect much. Wednesday morning, July 8th, is similar, with a 2ft swell from the SW and a very long 18-second period. The energy is moderate (621), but with light cross-onshore winds, it’s still just a marginal, questionable call for the point break. The long period should help the wave shape a bit at this point, but it’s tiny.
The pattern of small, messy, and choppy swell keeps dragging on through the following days. There’s nothing that gets my heart pumping. We get pulses of moderate wave energy, like on Thursday afternoon, July 9th (468), but it’s all under cross-shore winds and a messy surface. The water temp is sitting at 54°F, which is a solid 5°F colder than average for this time of year – a pretty notable chill, so bring the thick rubber.
We finally get a bit of a bump in size starting on Friday, July 17th, but with it comes a horrible, short-period, wind-affected mess. Saturday, July 18th, sees the swell jump to 8ft from the NW, with energy climbing into the strong range (1170). But it’s still cross-onshore and choppy, making it a tough paddle for not much reward.
Now, the one standout, and it’s a long way off, is Sunday, July 19th. We’re looking at a solid 8ft NW swell with a period of 10 seconds and very strong energy (over 1400). That’s big, powerful stuff. The catch is that the wind is a moderate to fresh cross-shore, which will put a lumpy chop on the face. For a point break like Otter Rock, with a decent period, it could have some grunt, but the wind is the enemy here. This is expert territory – over 8ft is no joke for the average surfer. It’s a promising sign for the second week, but way too far out to count on.
So, to sum it up: weather the rough early fortnight, and keep a very tentative eye on that July 19th date. That’s your best, most distant shot.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SW 16 | WNW 12 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | WSW 20 | NW 10 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | WNW 10 |
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121 | 127 | 251 | 342 | 396 | 318 | 595 | 445 | 240 | 253 | 207 | 319 | 252 | 354 | 310 | 208 | 306 | 269 | 218 | 262 | 264 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:28PM2.07m | 3:36AM2.05m | 5:01PM2.14m | 4:29AM1.86m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:01PM0.86m | 10:16AM-0.04m | 10:57PM0.75m | 10:52AM0.16m | 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 | ||||||||
— | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | |
— | 9:05 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:01 | 9:00 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 |
Feels °C | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 11 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | NW 7 | WSW 18 | NW 11 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SW 16 | WNW 9 | SW 16 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 |
111 | 76 | 69 | 183 | 161 | 318 | 120 | 445 | 240 | 196 | 207 | 168 | 147 | 151 | 310 | 151 | 306 | 120 | 105 | 212 | 264 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 13 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | NW 8 | SW 16 | WNW 9 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
85 | 127 | 101 | 73 | 154 | 79 | 44 | 129 | 161 | 206 | 198 | 319 | 252 | 354 | 35 | 208 | 79 | 269 | 218 | 262 | 206 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 21 | SW 13 | SW 20 | WSW 20 | SW 19 | SW 15 | SW 15 | S 11 | — | SW 14 | NW 8 | — | — | W 18 | W 18 |
121 | 67 | 73 | 93 | 67 | 63 | 117 | 27 | 186 | 253 | 181 | 134 | 104 | 2 | — | 65 | 31 | — | — | 6 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | — | NW 11 | — | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | — | — | — | — | NW 9 | NNW 5 | NW 5 | — | NNW 3 | — | — |
32 | 73 | 251 | 342 | 396 | — | 595 | — | 28 | 10 | — | — | — | — | 237 | 44 | 35 | — | 6 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 525 | 272 | 243 | 332 | 1 | 330 | 883 | 1 | 290 | 585 | 1 | 202 | 883 | 169 | 783 | 585 | 1 | 405 | 527 | 1 | 749 |
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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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