Surf Forecasts:
Otter Rock surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 11s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 11s period, WNW swell with 433 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 11s 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. 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 1.4m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) 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+) | 11PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Otter Rock over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Otter Rock. This is a point break that works best with a W swell direction.
We’re looking at a pretty flat run for the next few days, and honestly, the first real chance to get wet doesn’t come around until Sunday the 23rd of August. Before that, it’s a lot of small, messy, cross-onshore junk. Not worth your time.
Sunday the 23rd of August is the standout. The morning session is where it’s at. The wind goes glassy, a light breeze from the NW, which is clean. The swell is a modest 5 ft from the WNW, with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy sits at (278) – moderate, but it’s the clean conditions that make it. The water temperature is 51°, which is a massive 8° colder than usual for this time of year, so you’ll be wanting a thick wetsuit and booties. The afternoon gets messy again with a strong NNW wind, so get out early.
The next window is a long way off. Sunday the 30th of August has another morning of glassy conditions. The swell is smaller, only 2 ft from the SW, but it’s a much longer period of 16 seconds, which is a proper groundswell. That length will wrap around the point nicely, but the energy is moderate (333). Again, the morning is the only clean window before the wind ruins it.
After that, we’re scraping the barrel. There’s a tiny blip on Friday the 4th of September with a 3 ft swell from the NNW, but the period is a short 6 seconds, and it’s going to be cross-shore and sloppy. The afternoon actually picks up to 6 ft from the same direction, but it comes with a strong cross-onshore wind and a 6-second period, making it a total washing machine. That’s one for the experts or the kite surfers, not a relaxing paddle session.
So, to be honest, the only two windows worth paddling out for are the Sunday mornings on the 23rd and the 30th of August. The 23rd is the best bet for a bit of size and glass. The 30th is cleaner but smaller. Everything else is a write-off. Stay patient.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | NW 8 | SW 14 | NW 8 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 7 | NNW 6 | SW 18 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 |
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508 | 433 | 187 | 162 | 125 | 96 | 92 | 88 | 134 | 187 | 167 | 176 | 152 | 209 | 113 | 237 | 184 | 127 | 124 | 169 | 164 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 6:16PM2.18m | 9:02AM1.58m | 7:22PM2.13m | 10:17AM1.66m | 8:31PM2.14m | 11:04AM1.76m | 9:33PM2.22m | 11:38AM1.85m | 10:23PM2.31m | 12:07PM1.94m | 11:07PM2.40m | 12:33PM2.05m | 11:47PM2.46m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:52AM1.20m | 1:55AM0.37m | 1:08PM1.34m | 3:06AM0.31m | 2:35PM1.35m | 4:04AM0.20m | 3:43PM1.27m | 4:50AM0.07m | 4:34PM1.14m | 5:28AM-0.05m | 5:16PM0.98m | 6:02AM-0.14m | 5:54PM0.82m | ||||||||
6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
— | 8:14 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:04 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 16 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | SW 16 | WSW 18 | SW 18 | WSW 18 | NW 6 | NNW 6 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 |
508 | 433 | 99 | 128 | 111 | 96 | 92 | 71 | 134 | 187 | 63 | 124 | 152 | 209 | 82 | 55 | 32 | 56 | 38 | 35 | 88 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 8 | WNW 9 | NW 7 | SW 13 | WSW 19 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 17 | SW 16 | W 13 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 |
171 | 167 | 187 | 139 | 102 | 96 | 59 | 88 | 44 | 40 | 74 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 113 | 237 | 184 | 127 | 90 | 169 | 164 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 21 | WNW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 16 | SSW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | SSW 14 | WNW 7 | W 16 | W 14 | SW 16 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 |
9 | 21 | 127 | 162 | 125 | 85 | 66 | 67 | 61 | 51 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 19 | 20 | 78 | 107 | 124 | 56 | 48 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 2 | SSW 4 | SW 5 | — | — | NW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | N 6 | — | NNW 5 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 1 | 8 | 31 | — | — | 167 | 176 | 128 | 159 | 38 | — | 24 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 272 | 272 | 20 | 202 | 240 | 155 | 155 | 240 | 20 | 1 | 527 | 235 | 243 | 388 | 1 | 272 | 272 | 113 | 332 | 527 | 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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