
Surf Forecasts:
Otter Rock surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, NW swell with glassy 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★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s 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 21) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be glassy 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 (Tue 21st Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
| 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 cookin’ for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, it’s a rough stretch ahead. We’re looking at a solid stretch of lackluster conditions, with only a few windows that might get the heart beating a little. The first real glimmer of *anything* doesn’t show up until the 19th of July, and even then, it’s a tough call.
The water is bloody cold, too. At Otter Rock, we’re sitting at 52°, which is a whopping 7° colder than usual for this time of year. That’s a weird, unusual chill for July.
Let’s start with the standout, if you can call it that. The best chance across the whole 16 days is looking like Thursday morning, the 23rd of July. We’ve got a 5ft swell rolling in from the NW with a period of 9 seconds, giving us moderate energy (527). But the real kicker? The wind is offshore, light at 6 mph. That’s rare in this forecast, and it should clean things up. The break is a point, so that long-period groundswell (anything over 11 seconds is notable) isn’t an issue here; it’s a good setup for Otter Rock. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, but with the swell size just over 5ft, it might be a touch much for total newbies. Crowds are likely here, so expect company.
Before that, we have a few mornings that are *almost* there. The 19th of July, Sunday morning, sees a 5ft NW swell, but the period is short at 7 seconds, and the wind is a messy cross-shore. The 20th of July, Monday, is similar with a 6ft NW swell, but again, cross-onshore winds are making it choppy. The 22nd of July, Wednesday morning, has a 4ft NW swell and a light cross-onshore breeze, but it’s still just marginal.
Further out, the 27th of July, Monday morning, shows a 3ft SW swell with a very long period of 18 seconds and light offshore wind. The energy is moderate (815). That’s a promising signal for a point break, but it’s over a week away, so take it with a grain of salt. The long period could make it a bit tricky, but Otter Rock is a point, so it’s in its sweet spot.
After that, the end of July and into August is a write-off. Swell drops to 2ft to 3ft, the wind is mostly cross or cross-on, and the energy is weak. The 2nd of August, Sunday, shows a 5ft NNW swell, but it’s short period junk at 6 seconds and the wind is a fresh 19 mph cross-shore. That’s not a surf forecast; that’s a kite-surfing setup. The whole stretch from the 29th of July through to the 2nd of August is pretty hopeless for a paddle.
So, to sum it up: the water is freakishly cold, the surf is poor for days on end, and the only real highlight is a brief offshore window on the morning of the 23rd of July. If you’re desperate, that’s your best bet. Otherwise, keep the board in the van and wait for a change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WSW 24 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
353 | 273 | 270 | 253 | 311 | 502 | 371 | 358 | 239 | 201 | 196 | 244 | 294 | 161 | 277 | 402 | 367 | 552 | 552 | 408 | 368 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 4:21PM2.38m | 4:08AM2.10m | 5:02PM2.38m | 5:09AM1.83m | 5:44PM2.37m | 6:22AM1.61m | 6:28PM2.33m | 7:51AM1.50m | 7:16PM2.29m | 9:25AM1.52m | 8:09PM2.26m | 10:40AM1.62m | 9:03PM2.27m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:46AM-0.28m | 10:21PM0.49m | 10:26AM0.04m | 11:22PM0.45m | 11:06AM0.37m | 00:27AM0.41m | 11:49AM0.70m | 1:36AM0.36m | 12:40PM0.98m | 2:43AM0.27m | 1:44PM1.17m | 3:43AM0.17m | 2:56PM1.27m | 4:35AM0.06m | |||||||
5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | |
— | 8:57 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 15 |
Feels °C | 14 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | SW 17 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WSW 24 | NW 8 |
286 | 192 | 270 | 218 | 163 | 243 | 371 | 358 | 239 | 187 | 187 | 244 | 294 | 161 | 277 | 402 | 367 | 552 | 552 | 218 | 253 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 9 | SW 13 | SW 16 | WNW 14 | WSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 24 |
353 | 273 | 47 | 44 | 122 | 116 | 188 | 125 | 201 | 201 | 196 | 130 | 130 | 122 | 86 | 89 | 95 | 100 | 96 | 64 | 368 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | WSW 17 | WSW 18 | SW 16 | SW 19 | — | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | W 21 | SW 21 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 19 | WSW 19 | SW 26 | SW 26 | WSW 17 | SW 13 |
103 | 202 | 214 | 40 | 15 | — | 102 | 57 | 56 | 32 | 29 | 9 | 18 | 130 | 125 | 36 | 35 | 171 | 171 | 30 | 85 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 4 | NNW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 9 | — |
— | 46 | 144 | 253 | 311 | 502 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 408 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 169 | 332 | 235 | 330 | 332 | 1 | 169 | 169 | 1 | 290 | 330 | 1 | 135 | 272 | 1 | 240 | 399 | 20 | 332 | 399 | 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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