
Surf Forecasts:
Otter Rock surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, NW 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★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s 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 Tuesday (Jul 21) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 8s. 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+) | 8AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
| 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 crew, Rusty here. Gotta level with you – this 16-day stretch for Otter Rock is a real bummer. We’re looking at a long patch of mostly poor conditions, with just a couple of little windows that might mess with your head.
The water temp is sitting at 54°F right now, which is 4°F colder than usual for this time of year. That’s a real chill, so you’ll want a thick steamer if you’re even thinking about it.
The week starts off rough. Monday the 20th has a bit of swell – 5ft from the NW with a short 8-second period (moderate combined energy of 612). But the wind is cross-on at 6 mph, and the call is marginal. Not worth the paddle. Tuesday and Wednesday drop right down to a tiny 2ft, though Wednesday morning the 22nd has a moment of pure glass. The swell is a long-period 14 seconds from the SW (384 combined energy), but it’s so small you’d need a micro-surfboard. That glassy spell is the closest thing to a standout in the first week, but it’s a real tease.
Thursday the 23rd picks up a bit to 4ft from the NW (9 seconds, 407 energy), but the wind is cross-on and then onshore, keeping things messy and poor. Friday the 24th bumps up to 5ft (9 seconds, 652 energy) in the morning, but again, that cross-on wind ruins it. Saturday the 25th throws in a massive 22-second period swell from the WSW (2ft, 572 energy) – that’s a very long period groundswell, which is a rare treat for a point break like Otter Rock, but it’s tiny and the wind is cross-on. For the rest of the first week, it’s a grind of poor conditions and small, short-period junk.
The second week is a total washout. From Monday the 27th onward, the swell is small – 2ft to 3ft – and the wind is a relentless cross or cross-on breeze, often picking up to 12-18 mph. The wave energy drops from moderate into the weak range (down to 142 by August 1st). The combined energy value barely cracks 200 most days, and the wind is a stiff cross-shore chop. By August 4th, the swell bumps up to 6ft (8 seconds, 436 energy), but with a fresh 18 mph cross wind, it’s a choppy, lumpy mess. This whole setup is more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
Look, I hate to be the one to say it, but for Otter Rock, this is a blank run. There’s nothing in the 16-day window that I’d call a proper surf. The only tiny glimmer is Wednesday morning the 22nd with that glassy, tiny, long-period bump. But honestly, just wait for the next forecast.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | SW 16 | NW 8 | SW 14 | SW 14 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WSW 24 | WSW 22 | SW 21 | WSW 21 | SW 20 | WSW 19 | SW 19 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
324 | 284 | 233 | 201 | 196 | 131 | 167 | 130 | 266 | 275 | 281 | 393 | 384 | 343 | 368 | 314 | 664 | 302 | 552 | 480 | 380 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:44PM2.37m | 6:22AM1.61m | 6:28PM2.33m | 7:51AM1.50m | 7:16PM2.29m | 9:25AM1.52m | 8:09PM2.26m | 10:40AM1.62m | 9:03PM2.27m | 11:33AM1.73m | 9:55PM2.32m | 12:12PM1.81m | 10:42PM2.39m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:06AM0.37m | 00:27AM0.41m | 11:49AM0.70m | 1:36AM0.36m | 12:40PM0.98m | 2:43AM0.27m | 1:44PM1.17m | 3:43AM0.17m | 2:56PM1.27m | 4:35AM0.06m | 4:00PM1.27m | 5:19AM-0.05m | 4:51PM1.21m | ||||||||
5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | |
— | 8:54 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:49 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 11 | NW 10 |
324 | 284 | 233 | 177 | 153 | 131 | 123 | 126 | 266 | 275 | 281 | 393 | 384 | 343 | 266 | 173 | 190 | 132 | 132 | 249 | 279 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 24 | WSW 22 | SW 21 | WSW 21 | SW 20 | WSW 19 | SW 19 |
186 | 125 | 201 | 201 | 196 | 130 | 94 | 90 | 125 | 114 | 121 | 128 | 97 | 89 | 368 | 314 | 664 | 302 | 552 | 480 | 380 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 11 | S 10 | WSW 19 | SW 26 | SW 26 | SW 24 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 |
102 | 57 | 56 | 55 | 29 | 50 | 167 | 130 | 24 | 18 | 35 | 171 | 171 | 273 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 65 | 37 | 37 | 42 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 235 | 113 | 1 | 272 | 272 | 1 | 1 | 272 | 1 | 240 | 272 | 20 | 399 | 399 | 1 | 169 | 399 | 1 | 240 | 240 | 20 |
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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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