
Surf Forecasts:
Otter Rock surf forecast from 4 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 7 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy 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★+): Saturday 4 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s 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 04) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 15s. 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+) | 2AM (Sat 4th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Tue 7th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
| 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
G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s look at Otter Rock for the next couple of weeks.
Truth is, mate, it’s a rough patch. The whole 16-day window is basically a bust for any decent surf. The wind is stuck cross-on or cross from the NNW, which trashes the waves here. The water temp is 54°, a solid 4° colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll be in a thick wetsuit and a grim mood.
There’s a tiny ray of light on the morning of Wednesday, July 8th. The wind turns light onshore from the WNW, and we get a long-period 0.7m groundswell from the SW with a 18-second period. The combined energy is moderate (574). The light wind could make it glassy, but the swell is tiny and the direction isn’t right for the ideal W swell. The surf is rated as marginal, so it’s a long shot, but it’s the best you’ll see.
The only other half-decent moments are the morning of Sunday, July 12th and the morning of Wednesday, July 15th. The 12th has a 1.4m NW swell with a 9-second period and light cross-on wind (469 energy). The 15th has a very long-period 0.6m swell from WNW at 21 seconds (757 energy) with light onshore wind, but again, it’s tiny and marginal. Still not good.
The biggest swell comes around the 5th and 6th of July, with 1.8m to 1.9m NW swell, but the wind is strong cross-on and cross, making it choppy and messy. The energy is moderate to strong (539 to 932), but with that wind, it’s not worth paddling out. The rest of the period is weak, short-period junk or long-period tiny swells, all with bad wind.
Don’t expect much in the second week. Same story: cross-on wind, small swell, poor quality. Otter Rock is a point break that’s fairly consistent, but this run is a real downer. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing given the persistent cross and cross-on wind.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 3 | Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 16 | SW 16 | NNW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 11 | NW 11 | SW 20 | WSW 20 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | NW 8 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
224 | 184 | 158 | 121 | 154 | 296 | 352 | 365 | 327 | 651 | 445 | 220 | 253 | 198 | 319 | 252 | 354 | 310 | 227 | 306 | 224 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:54PM2.02m | 2:50AM2.23m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:12PM0.94m | 9:43AM-0.20m | 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 | ||||||||
— | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | |
— | 9:05 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:02 | 9:01 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 |
Feels °C | 14 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 12 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | NW 7 | WSW 18 | NW 11 | NW 9 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | SW 16 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 |
224 | 184 | 158 | 111 | 127 | 101 | 183 | 161 | 327 | 120 | 445 | 220 | 188 | 133 | 151 | 164 | 338 | 258 | 208 | 184 | 112 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | WNW 12 | SW 14 | WNW 11 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
104 | 134 | 155 | 85 | 66 | 69 | 73 | 154 | 79 | 44 | 129 | 161 | 206 | 198 | 319 | 252 | 354 | 310 | 65 | 306 | 224 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | SW 16 | SW 20 | SW 14 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 21 | SW 13 | SW 20 | WSW 20 | SW 19 | SW 15 | SW 15 | S 11 | — | — | — | — |
77 | 36 | 65 | 121 | 97 | 73 | 93 | 67 | 63 | 117 | 27 | 186 | 253 | 181 | 104 | 104 | 2 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NNW 4 | NNW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | — | NW 11 | — | — | NNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 8 | N 4 | — |
— | — | — | 32 | 154 | 296 | 352 | 365 | — | 651 | — | — | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | 227 | 12 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 290 | 1 | 335 | 525 | 272 | 290 | 332 | 1 | 405 | 883 | 169 | 332 | 488 | 1 | 202 | 883 | 1 | 405 | 883 | 1 | 169 |
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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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