Surf Forecasts:
Otter Rock surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 17s period, SW swell with 273 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s 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 13) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s. 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 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 15th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Otter Rock over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve got the look ahead for the next couple of weeks at Otter Rock. I’ve gotta be straight with you—this stretch is a tough one. The water’s running at 51°F, which is a massive 8°F colder than average for this time of year, so if you’re paddling out, a good 5/4 is non-negotiable.
The whole 16-day window is a bit of a dud. There’s no proper surf on offer for the first nine days. From Tuesday the 11th of August all the way through to the end of the weekend on the 16th, it’s mostly poor or marginal conditions with tiny cross-onshore wind and weak wave energy, nowhere near worth getting wet for. There’s a bit of a lull that stretches all the way through, and honestly, it’s not looking good until later in the month.
Thursday the 20th of August morning might be the only real glimmer. Otter Rock is a point break, exposed to the west, and around that morning we see a small 3ft swell coming from the west, with a period of 11 seconds. The combined swell energy is moderate at 450, so there’s some push behind it. The wind is very light from the west-northwest at 3 mph, which is basically glassy—clean conditions for a point break like this. It’s only a marginal call due to tide, but if you time it right, this is your best shot in the whole outlook. Just keep in mind, Otter Rock can get busy as crowds are described as “often”, so you might have some company.
The rest of the days after that stay poor or marginal. Friday the 21st and Saturday the 22nd have a bit more height, but the period drops to a short 6 seconds and the wind stays cross-onshore, so it’s choppy and messy. Not worth the effort. The last few days from the 23rd onward drop back to tiny 1ft to 2ft swells with weak energy and cross-onshore wind again.
Overall, if you’re desperate, the 20th morning is the one to pencil in, but don’t hold your breath. Conditions can change, and it’s not often this quiet for so long.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | WSW 18 | WSW 18 | WNW 7 | SW 16 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 53 | 31 | 72 | 123 | 121 | 138 | 127 | 158 | 194 | 147 | 152 | 103 | 132 | 132 | 211 | 129 | 248 | 236 | 251 | 195 | 203 |
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-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 12:29PM2.11m | 11:39PM2.81m | 1:07PM2.25m | 00:31AM2.80m | 1:44PM2.37m | 1:21AM2.69m | 2:20PM2.46m | 2:09AM2.52m | 2:55PM2.51m | 2:58AM2.30m | 3:30PM2.51m | 3:50AM2.07m | 4:05PM2.46m | 4:47AM1.84m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:40PM0.77m | 6:36AM-0.66m | 6:33PM0.58m | 7:17AM-0.60m | 7:23PM0.41m | 7:55AM-0.45m | 8:12PM0.30m | 8:32AM-0.22m | 9:00PM0.24m | 9:08AM0.07m | 9:49PM0.23m | 9:43AM0.38m | 10:41PM0.27m | ||||||||
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 | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — |
 | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:19 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 20 | 19 | 15 |
Feels °C | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 6 | WSW 18 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | W 10 | SW 16 | W 9 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 26 | 23 | 21 | 75 | 121 | 138 | 91 | 158 | 194 | 147 | 152 | 100 | 59 | 74 | 211 | 64 | 248 | 236 | 251 | 195 | 203 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | WSW 18 | WNW 13 | SW 16 | W 7 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | W 10 | NW 7 | W 10 | SW 16 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | NW 4 |
| kJ | 33 | 28 | 72 | 123 | 55 | 69 | 47 | 102 | 122 | 116 | 110 | 103 | 77 | 38 | 70 | 129 | 58 | 61 | 59 | 39 | 9 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | WNW 12 | WNW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WNW 13 | SW 16 | SW 13 | W 12 | W 11 | WNW 13 | W 10 | SW 14 | SW 14 | NW 7 | SW 13 | S 9 | S 9 | — | SW 11 | W 8 |
| kJ | 53 | 31 | 32 | 72 | 28 | 32 | 127 | 63 | 24 | 22 | 55 | 18 | 132 | 132 | 21 | 88 | 2 | 1 | — | 32 | 34 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NW 5 | — | NW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | NW 5 | NNW 5 | — |
| kJ | 15 | 9 | 23 | — | 94 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 19 | 29 | 23 | 19 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 406 | 884 | 243 | 406 | 753 | 1 | 241 | 585 | 1 | 705 | 527 | 1 | 169 | 272 | 1 | 169 | 272 | 1 | 169 | 272 | 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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