Surf Forecasts:
Otter Rock surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 18s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period, SW swell with 274 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 18s period with WSW 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 6s 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 0.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 11AM. 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 (Mon 24th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Otter Rock over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it for the Otter Rock area. The next 16 days are a bit of a mixed bag, with a lot of small, pretty average days, but there are a couple of windows that could be worth paddling out for.
The period starts off with a bit of a tease. Sunday morning, the 23rd of August, is actually the best of the early lot. We’ve got a 4 ft swell from the WNW with a period of 8 seconds, and the wind is dead glassy. That’s a rare treat, so if you can get out early, you’ll find clean, small lines. The combined energy is moderate at 240, but the conditions will be the highlight. The water temperature is a very unusual 50°F, which is far colder than usual for this time of year, so a thick wetsuit is a must.
After that, the forecast gets a bit grim. Monday the 24th through Saturday the 29th of August is a long stretch of poor to marginal conditions. Swell is tiny, mostly under 2 ft, and the wind is onshore or cross-onshore from the NNW or NW most of the time, chopping things up. The combined energy is weak to moderate, and the period is mostly long groundswell, but that doesn’t matter when the wind is ruining it. This is a kite-surfing setup more than a paddle-surfing one.
Now, we get to a more promising, but still uncertain, window. On Tuesday afternoon, the 1st of September, the swell bumps up to 7 ft from the SW, but the period is a short 7 seconds. The wind is cross-shore from the NNW at 16 mph. This is a messy, powerful combo that is only suitable for experts. The combined energy jumps to a strong 639.
The real standout in the second week lands on Sunday morning, the 7th of September. The swell is a clean 3 ft from the WNW with a 10-second period, and the wind is glassy again. That’s a solid, clean wave for a point break like Otter Rock. The combined energy is moderate at 351. This is the best option on offer. It’s far out, so treat it as a promising tip, but keep an eye on it.
Despite Otter Rock being fairly consistent, the first half of this outlook is a poor run. It tends not to stay this bad forever, so forecasts can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | |||||||||||||||
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 8 | WNW 7 | WSW 18 | SW 18 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 18 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 135 | 102 | 124 | 152 | 209 | 168 | 274 | 232 | 171 | 124 | 166 | 166 | 109 | 104 | 120 | 102 | 116 | 132 | 100 | 111 | 136 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 11:04AM1.76m | 9:33PM2.22m | 11:38AM1.85m | 10:23PM2.31m | 12:07PM1.94m | 11:07PM2.40m | 12:33PM2.05m | 11:47PM2.46m | 12:58PM2.16m | 00:26AM2.47m | 1:24PM2.27m | 1:06AM2.44m | 1:50PM2.38m | 1:47AM2.36m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:43PM1.27m | 4:50AM0.07m | 4:34PM1.14m | 5:28AM-0.05m | 5:16PM0.98m | 6:02AM-0.14m | 5:54PM0.82m | 6:32AM-0.19m | 6:32PM0.65m | 7:01AM-0.18m | 7:10PM0.48m | 7:30AM-0.10m | 7:49PM0.32m | ||||||||
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 | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — |
 | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 14 |
Feels °C | 18 | 16 | 14 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WSW 18 | NNW 6 | WSW 18 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 8 | W 8 | W 7 | WSW 16 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | NW 6 | SW 14 | NW 6 |
| kJ | 135 | 102 | 124 | 57 | 209 | 52 | 31 | 67 | 41 | 26 | 166 | 113 | 104 | 96 | 120 | 98 | 88 | 63 | 31 | 100 | 54 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 16 | WNW 8 | SW 18 | WNW 7 | WSW 17 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | W 7 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 40 | 63 | 20 | 152 | 18 | 168 | 274 | 232 | 171 | 124 | 15 | 166 | 109 | 104 | 103 | 102 | 116 | 132 | 62 | 111 | 136 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | WSW 19 | SSW 12 | WNW 8 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | WNW 7 | SSW 13 | W 14 | W 13 | NW 8 | WSW 12 | WSW 6 | WSW 12 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | SW 13 | SW 17 | W 12 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 65 | 74 | 14 | 19 | 15 | 38 | 18 | 34 | 65 | 89 | 18 | 48 | 15 | 44 | 34 | 35 | 31 | 88 | 100 | 41 | 109 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNW 2 | NNW 6 | — | NNW 6 | — | — | SSW 3 | SSW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 6 | — |
| kJ | — | 1 | 84 | — | 65 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 30 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 527 | 1 | 113 | 330 | 113 | 155 | 332 | 20 | 240 | 272 | 1 | 202 | 490 | 1 | 240 | 883 | 1 | 155 | 290 | 1 |
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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).
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