
Surf Forecasts:
Otter Rock surf forecast from 4 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 7 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 6 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 11s period, NW swell with 743 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 7 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s 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 07) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s 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 1.8m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 06) at 11AM. 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+) | 8AM (Tue 7th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Tue 7th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Mon 6th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Otter Rock over the next 16 days.
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Alright, Rusty here again, this time in feet and miles per hour. Let's break down the outlook for Otter Rock.
The first bit is a write-off, with steady NNW winds keeping the surface ragged. The first marginal recommendation comes on Tuesday, July 7th. Water temps are about what you'd expect for the time of year.
Tuesday the 7th morning has a small 4ft NW swell, but with a cross-onshore wind, it's going to be lumpy. The combined swell energy is moderate, around 598. Nothing to get excited about.
The first real hope comes on Wednesday, July 8th morning. The wind shifts to west, going straight offshore. We're looking at a 2ft SW swell with a very long 18-second period, meaning it has some push. The energy is moderate at 588, but if that offshore wind holds, those little waves could be clean and fun. Be aware that crowds are “often” here, so it might get busy quick.
The two standout days in this 16-day window are the mornings of Wednesday, July 15th and Thursday, July 16th. The 15th delivers a 4ft WNW swell with an 11-second period, side-shore wind from the NNW at 12 mph, and moderate energy of 536. It's a solid, workable wave. But the best of the bunch is Thursday, July 16th morning: a 3ft WNW groundswell with a very long 18-second period, side-shore wind, and a combined energy reading of 720. That creates a clean, lined-up wave that's perfect for a point break like Otter Rock. The sets will be few and far between with that long period, but when they come, they'll be well-shaped.
After that, the onshore winds return. The 18th and 19th of July bring bigger 5ft swell, but it's cross-onshore and chopped. The 19th morning does have a glimmer with a west offshore wind, but it's deep in the forecast and less reliable.
Best advice: target the mornings of the 16th and the 15th for clean, uncrowded windows. For a point break in July, that's as good as it gets.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Fri 10 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 12 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 11 | NW 11 | WNW 11 | NW 9 | WSW 20 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
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184 | 158 | 121 | 127 | 237 | 322 | 346 | 743 | 647 | 234 | 251 | 253 | 201 | 319 | 252 | 354 | 310 | 208 | 306 | 269 | 218 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:50AM2.23m | 4:28PM2.07m | 3:36AM2.05m | 5:01PM2.14m | 4:29AM1.86m | 5:37PM2.23m | 5:36AM1.67m | 6:17PM2.33m | 6:58AM1.54m | 7:03PM2.43m | 8:30AM1.51m | 7:54PM2.53m | 9:55AM1.61m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:12PM0.94m | 9:43AM-0.20m | 10:01PM0.86m | 10:16AM-0.04m | 10:57PM0.75m | 10:52AM0.16m | 11:59PM0.60m | 11:32AM0.40m | 1:06AM0.39m | 12:21PM0.65m | 2:14AM0.15m | 1:19PM0.87m | 3:19AM-0.13m | 2:28PM1.01m | |||||||
— | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | |
9:05 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:02 | — | 9:01 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 12 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 11 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | SW 18 | WSW 18 | WNW 11 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 |
184 | 158 | 111 | 59 | 69 | 183 | 161 | 79 | 120 | 234 | 161 | 206 | 133 | 165 | 173 | 295 | 231 | 144 | 111 | 114 | 132 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 16 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 13 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 20 | WSW 20 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
134 | 155 | 85 | 127 | 101 | 73 | 154 | 63 | 44 | 129 | 186 | 253 | 201 | 319 | 252 | 354 | 310 | 208 | 306 | 269 | 218 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 19 | SW 14 | WSW 23 | SW 21 | SW 21 | — | — | SW 19 | SW 15 | SW 15 | S 11 | — | SW 14 | — | — | — |
36 | 65 | 121 | 67 | 73 | 93 | 46 | 53 | 117 | 117 | — | — | 131 | 104 | 104 | 2 | — | 65 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NNW 6 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NNW 5 | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | NW 5 | — | NW 3 |
— | — | 37 | 85 | 237 | 322 | 346 | 743 | 647 | 87 | 251 | 241 | 14 | — | — | — | — | 22 | 23 | — | 5 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 335 | 525 | 272 | 380 | 332 | 1 | 330 | 883 | 1 | 272 | 503 | 1 | 290 | 399 | 1 | 405 | 884 | 1 | 721 | 527 |
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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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