
Surf Forecasts:
Otter Rock surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 24s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 21s period, SW swell with 664 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s 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 Thursday (Jul 23) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s 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 0.9m 21s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 5PM. 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 (Thu 23rd Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 24s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 21s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Otter Rock over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Otter Rock.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – this 16-day window is a bit of a struggle. The first solid recommendation doesn’t roll around until Wednesday morning, July 22nd, and even then, it’s marginal. We’ve got a gap of a few days before that with nothing worth paddling out for.
So, Wednesday the 22nd. We’re looking at a clean start to the morning. Skies are clear, and the wind is light from the WSW at 6 mph, blowing straight onshore. Don’t let that "on" wind fool you too much though – it’s light enough that the surface should be okay. The swell is coming from the NW at 4 ft, with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (391). It’s not going to be firing, but it’s surfable. The water temp is about average for the time of year.
Thursday the 23rd and Friday the 24th are pretty much more of the same – small, onshore NW swell in the 4 ft to 4 ft range, with light winds. The scores are still marginal, so don’t expect any standouts. The energy hangs around 343 to 408.
Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th get a bit messier. The wind swings around to the south and picks up to 9-12 mph, making things cross-on and choppy. The swell direction shifts to the SW, but the heights drop to 2 ft to 3 ft. The energy picks up a bit (599 to 807), but with that wind, it’s pretty poor. Not worth your time.
The next week, from Monday the 27th through to Friday the 31st of July, is a real slog. The wind is mostly cross-on from the NNW or NW, with swell from the SW staying small, between 2 ft and 3 ft. The energy slowly drops from 642 down to 272. Conditions are consistently poor or marginal. Nothing to get excited about.
The first few days of August are more of the same. Small, weak SW swell, cross-on wind, and poor conditions. The only real change is on the 4th and 5th of August. The swell direction swings to the NNW and the height jumps up to 5 ft to 7 ft. That might sound promising, but the period is a short, choppy 6 to 8 seconds, and the wind is still a moderate cross-on at 9-16 mph. The energy values are strong (462 to 708), but with that short period and onshore wind, it’s going to be a lumpy, messy close-out. Honestly, this is more likely to be a kite surfer’s playground than a decent paddle session.
To be fair, Otter Rock is a fairly consistent spot, so it won’t stay this quiet forever. But in this 16-day window, there isn’t a single standout. The best bet is probably the early morning of Wednesday, July 22nd, if you’re desperate for a small, clean-ish wave. Everything else is a hard pass.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | ||||||||||||||
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) | NW 8 | NW 8 | SW 14 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WSW 24 | WSW 22 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
149 | 161 | 132 | 211 | 230 | 252 | 263 | 230 | 172 | 368 | 314 | 664 | 463 | 552 | 546 | 380 | 455 | 455 | 558 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | glassy | on | on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 7:51AM1.50m | 7:16PM2.29m | 9:25AM1.52m | 8:09PM2.26m | 10:40AM1.62m | 9:03PM2.27m | 11:33AM1.73m | 9:55PM2.32m | 12:12PM1.81m | 10:42PM2.39m | 12:44PM1.88m | 11:24PM2.45m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:36AM0.36m | 12:40PM0.98m | 2:43AM0.27m | 1:44PM1.17m | 3:43AM0.17m | 2:56PM1.27m | 4:35AM0.06m | 4:00PM1.27m | 5:19AM-0.05m | 4:51PM1.21m | 5:58AM-0.16m | 5:34PM1.12m | |||||||
— | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | |
8:53 | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:47 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 14 |
Feels °C | 15 | 19 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | SW 6 | NW 8 | WNW 10 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | SW 18 |
149 | 161 | 123 | 211 | 230 | 252 | 263 | 230 | 172 | 115 | 51 | 69 | 66 | 168 | 224 | 208 | 138 | 159 | 558 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | NW 10 | NW 10 | SW 14 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 6 | WSW 24 | WSW 22 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | NW 9 |
130 | 100 | 98 | 127 | 60 | 37 | 127 | 96 | 16 | 368 | 314 | 664 | 463 | 552 | 546 | 380 | 455 | 455 | 115 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | NW 8 | SW 5 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | — |
50 | 130 | 132 | 23 | 114 | 119 | 17 | 17 | 88 | 85 | 85 | 69 | 13 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 27 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 3 | S 4 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 5 | SSW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 6 | — | — |
— | — | 6 | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | 28 | 149 | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 316 | 330 | 20 | 240 | 240 | 1 | 240 | 388 | 1 | 240 | 240 | 155 | 332 | 243 | 1 | 169 | 883 | 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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