
Surf Forecasts:
Otter Rock surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 11 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, NW swell with 488 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period with NNW 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 Wednesday (Sep 09) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s 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 1.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Otter Rock over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. This is Rusty.
First things first, right now we’ve got a bit of a flat and messy start for Otter Rock. The first real recommendation pops up on Thursday morning, September 12th, so we've got a few days of waiting to get through before anything decent shows itself.
Okay, for the majority of the first week, it’s a bit of a bust. We’ve got cross-shore winds and short-period chop making things look pretty average. The swell is hanging around the 3ft to 5ft mark, but with a period of just 6 to 7 seconds, it’s not giving us any real shape or power. There’s some water moving, just not in a surfable way.
The real standout in this entire 16-day window is shaping up to be Saturday morning, September 12th. This is the one to circle on the calendar. We’ve got a clean 3ft swell coming from the SW with a solid 15-second groundswell period. The wind is glassy – dead calm from the ESE – which will make for some absolutely clean, lined-up waves. This is a classic point break setup, and that long-period SW groundswell is exactly what this place needs. It’s going to be a treat for intermediates and up. Expect a bit of a crowd though, as Otter Rock does get its share of people when conditions are good.
That morning on the 12th is your best bet. The water temp is currently running a bit colder than normal, sitting at 57°F, which is about 2°F below the average for this time of year.
After that, things fade. We get a few marginal sessions, but nothing that screams go-time. A couple of glassy mornings pop up on the 18th and 19th of September, but the swell is tiny (1ft) with a 19-second period. That kind of super-long period swell on a point break like Otter Rock can actually be a bit of a challenge – it’ll be very slow and only give you the occasional clean little runner. Good for a longboard on a quiet morning, but not a standout.
Later in the second week, on Monday morning, September 21st, we see another morning of glassy conditions with a 2ft SW swell, 17-second period. It’ll be pretty again, but small.
Summary:
The window is mostly average to poor, with a whole lot of cross-shore chop and short-period slop to wade through. The only true standout is the Saturday morning of September 12th – glassy, long-period SW groundswell, clean lines at the point. Get on it if you can, just expect some company. The rest of the window is for checking the tide and being patient.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | ||||||||||||||
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) | NNW 6 | NW 7 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | SW 17 | NNW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
170 | 128 | 278 | 260 | 222 | 238 | 278 | 488 | 478 | 331 | 315 | 293 | 245 | 238 | 221 | 182 | 131 | 141 | 86 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 10:42PM2.58m | 11:58AM2.28m | 11:36PM2.62m | 12:32PM2.43m | 00:26AM2.59m | 1:05PM2.55m | 1:13AM2.51m | 1:36PM2.62m | 1:59AM2.39m | 2:07PM2.64m | 2:46AM2.24m | 2:38PM2.59m | 3:34AM2.07m | ||||||
Low Tide | 5:29AM-0.34m | 5:37PM0.52m | 6:10AM-0.30m | 6:25PM0.29m | 6:47AM-0.18m | 7:09PM0.12m | 7:22AM0.01m | 7:52PM0.02m | 7:56AM0.24m | 8:34PM-0.02m | 8:30AM0.50m | 9:16PM0.02m | |||||||
— | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | |
— | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 |
Feels °C | 14 | 18 | 18 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | NW 7 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | NNW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | SW 13 | NW 7 |
87 | 128 | 278 | 260 | 222 | 164 | 261 | 488 | 478 | 287 | 315 | 196 | 117 | 134 | 221 | 182 | 131 | 108 | 86 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 16 | SW 18 | SW 17 | WNW 10 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WNW 10 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 13 |
29 | 116 | 41 | 105 | 150 | 238 | 183 | 258 | 318 | 331 | 309 | 293 | 123 | 238 | 147 | 111 | 109 | 76 | 60 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 19 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | S 8 | WNW 10 | SW 14 | NW 9 | WSW 19 | WSW 19 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 |
81 | 61 | 96 | 42 | 39 | 14 | 278 | 26 | 29 | 68 | 5 | 57 | 245 | 65 | 37 | 36 | 42 | 21 | 69 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | — | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 8 | — |
170 | — | 131 | 145 | 80 | 141 | 190 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 141 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 169 | 290 | 1 | 332 | 335 | 1 | 1 | 380 | 1 | 20 | 272 | 20 | 1 | 405 | 1 | 169 | 504 | 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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