Surf Forecasts:
Otter Rock surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period, SW swell with 274 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s 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 0.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) 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+) | 2AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Otter Rock over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming our way for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, it’s a pretty bleak start. The first several days are flat and messy, with nothing worth getting wet for. The first real glimmer of hope shows up on Sunday morning, the 23rd of August, at Otter Rock. We’ve got a clean, glassy morning with a 4 ft swell out of the WNW. The period’s a bit short at 8 seconds, so it’s not going to have much punch, but with zero wind and that glassy surface, it’ll be rideable and fun for a beginner-friendly point break. The combined energy is weak at 250. The water temperature is 52°F, which is a whopping 8°F colder than normal for this time of year – that’s seriously unusual, so you’ll want a thick wetsuit if you're paddling out.
That Sunday morning is the standout of the entire first week. There’s nothing else that comes close for quality until we get to Monday the 31st of August. That morning sees a bigger 5 ft swell from the west, with a combined energy of 626 (moderate) and light cross-shore winds making it look marginal but doable. The period is 10 seconds, so it’s a decent groundswell. The afternoon picks up to 6 ft, but the wind goes cross-onshore and chops it up. That 5 ft swell is pushing the beginner limit, but still okay for intermediates.
The real standout of the whole forecast, and the one that’s got me a little excited, is Saturday morning the 5th of September. We’re looking at a solid 7 ft swell from the NW with a combined energy of 976 – that’s strong, powerful stuff. The period is 10 seconds, so it’s got some drive. With light cross-onshore winds (3 mph), it should be fairly clean at Otter Rock. Keep in mind, at 7 ft, this is expert territory – not for beginners. The afternoon jumps to 7 ft and 1026 energy, but the wind picks up to a cross-onshore 9 mph from the NNW, so it’ll get a bit lumpier. Still, the morning window on that Saturday is the pick of the entire 16 days.
There’s a long dry spell from the 24th of August right through to the end of the month, with almost nothing surfable. The 5th of September is a long way off, so treat it as promising but not set in stone. For now, aim for that Sunday the 23rd for a small, clean session.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | ||||||||||||||
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 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | NW 6 | SW 18 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | WNW 7 |
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125 | 96 | 94 | 86 | 111 | 159 | 121 | 147 | 152 | 209 | 168 | 274 | 232 | 173 | 169 | 124 | 164 | 109 | 104 | 178 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 12:58PM2.16m | 00:26AM2.47m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 6:32AM-0.19m | 6:32PM0.65m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:01 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 15 |
Feels °C | 13 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WSW 18 | SW 18 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | NW 6 | NNW 6 | NW 6 | W 8 | W 7 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | WNW 7 |
96 | 84 | 94 | 86 | 111 | 159 | 121 | 124 | 152 | 209 | 168 | 83 | 28 | 19 | 40 | 28 | 164 | 109 | 104 | 178 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 8 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | WNW 8 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 7 | WSW 11 | W 12 | SW 14 |
102 | 96 | 46 | 37 | 26 | 40 | 63 | 14 | 19 | 15 | 38 | 274 | 232 | 173 | 169 | 124 | 19 | 42 | 71 | 103 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 16 | WSW 19 | WNW 11 | SSW 12 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 13 | W 13 | W 12 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WSW 10 |
125 | 85 | 66 | 67 | 61 | 51 | 74 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 24 | 33 | 89 | 86 | 75 | 17 | 23 | 37 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 3 | SSW 3 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | — | NNW 3 | NW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | — | SSW 3 | SSW 3 | — | — | — | SSW 3 | SW 4 | — |
2 | 4 | 10 | 44 | 20 | — | 6 | 147 | 96 | 132 | 145 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 11 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 399 | 20 | 240 | 240 | 20 | 1 | 527 | 20 | 170 | 330 | 1 | 169 | 290 | 20 | 158 | 240 | 20 | 240 | 243 | 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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