
Surf Forecasts:
Otter Rock surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 26s period, SW 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★+): Friday 24 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 26s period with SW 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 Friday (Jul 24) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 26s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s is also forecast. 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+) | 5AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 26s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 26s |
| 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 on the table for the next 16 days.
Honestly, I gotta be straight with you – there’s not a single solid surf recommendation in this whole window. Otter Rock is the only break we’ve got to work with, and it’s a point that usually can handle a bit of swell, but the conditions just aren’t coming together. The forecast is a long grind of poor surf, with only a few moments that barely scrape “marginal.” If you’re desperate for a paddle, you might find something, but don’t expect any real quality.
Let’s run through it. Starting Friday, July 24, the morning serves up some clouds with a light cross-onshore breeze at 6 mph and a weak 3.9 ft NW swell at 9 seconds – combined energy only 338 (moderate, but messy). The afternoon clears up but the swell drops to 1.6 ft from the SW with a very long 24-second period (energy 537). That’s a groundswell, but it’s tiny and the wind goes onshore. Not worth getting wet.
Saturday July 25 is worse: moderate cross-shore wind from the SSW at 12 mph, 2.0 ft WSW swell (22 sec, energy 498) in the morning, then 3.0 ft SW (21 sec, energy 916) in the afternoon – but it’s cross-onshore and choppy. Scores are zero across the board.
Sunday July 26 and Monday July 27 are marginal at best. Light onshore winds, small swell around 3.0 ft from SW/WSW, periods dropping from 20 to 18 seconds. Energy hangs around 600–800, but the wave comment says “marginal surf forecast or questionable tide.” The afternoon Monday actually has a clean-ish onshore wind from WNW, but still small and not worth a special trip.
Tuesday July 28 through Thursday July 30 are all poor or marginal with cross-onshore winds, swell 2.6–3.0 ft, period 16–17 seconds, energy 400–600. The wind picks up on Wednesday afternoon to a moderate cross-shore from NNW at 16 mph, creating chop. Friday July 31 to Saturday August 1 sees a shift to NW wind, but it’s cross or cross-on, and the swell jumps to 3.9–4.9 ft from WNW with a short period of 8 seconds – that’s windswell, not groundswell. Energy drops to 300–400. Still poor.
Sunday August 2 through Tuesday August 4 keep the same pattern: NW wind, cross-shore, 3.3–4.9 ft swell from NW with periods as low as 6 seconds on August 4. Energy down to 137–377. That’s weak, chopped, and ugly. For a point break like Otter Rock, long-period groundswell from the W would be ideal, but we’re getting short-period NW windswell and onshore winds.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | ||||||||||||||
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 9 | NW 9 | SW 24 | SW 24 | WSW 22 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 20 | WSW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | WSW 18 | WSW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
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269 | 230 | 273 | 444 | 314 | 664 | 463 | 552 | 657 | 380 | 455 | 547 | 584 | 322 | 395 | 587 | 493 | 437 | 310 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | on | on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross |
High Tide | 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 | 1:14PM1.94m | 00:04AM2.50m | 1:43PM2.01m | 00:41AM2.51m | ||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 6:33AM-0.26m | 6:13PM1.02m | 7:06AM-0.32m | 6:51PM0.91m | |||||||
— | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | |
8:52 | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:45 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 |
Feels °C | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | SW 21 | SW 21 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | SW 18 | WSW 18 | WSW 18 | SW 16 | W 8 | SW 17 | W 8 | WNW 8 | W 9 |
269 | 230 | 176 | 136 | 63 | 664 | 463 | 136 | 147 | 173 | 455 | 547 | 584 | 322 | 107 | 587 | 111 | 123 | 194 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 24 | WSW 22 | NW 9 | NW 8 | SW 20 | WSW 19 | SW 19 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | SW 16 | W 8 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
127 | 96 | 88 | 444 | 314 | 73 | 54 | 552 | 657 | 380 | 114 | 95 | 91 | 72 | 395 | 97 | 493 | 437 | 310 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SW 24 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 12 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | SW 20 | SW 12 | — | — | W 9 | SSW 11 |
13 | 12 | 273 | 85 | 85 | 84 | 63 | 10 | 6 | 36 | 29 | 27 | 17 | 186 | 38 | — | — | 64 | 11 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 6 | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 6 | — | — | — | NW 3 | NNW 4 |
— | — | — | 13 | 36 | 95 | 31 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | — | — | — | 5 | 12 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 503 | 330 | 1 | 240 | 240 | 20 | 240 | 240 | 20 | 240 | 240 | 1 | 240 | 240 | 20 | 169 | 884 | 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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