Surf Forecasts:
Otter Rock surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, WNW swell with glassy 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★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. 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 0.7m 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+) | 11AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| 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 folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, this is a pretty quiet spell for this spot. The first real action we see is a tiny window early on, but for the most part we’re looking at a whole lot of marginal, choppy conditions for days on end. The swell energy is weak for a long stretch with values bouncing between 209 and 324. Most mornings and afternoons are plagued by cross-onshore winds or cross-shore breezes, making for lumpy, messy surf.
Sunday morning, August 23rd, is about as good as it gets early on. Otter Rock is showing a 4ft swell from the WNW with a period of 8 seconds and glassy conditions – calm wind and clean lines. The combined energy is only 240, so it’s not powerful, but for a beginner-friendly point break like this, it’s a fun, mellow morning. The swell direction matches the optimum W swell pretty well too. Crowds can be a factor here though, with it being ‘often’ busy. That morning is the standout of the first week, and honestly it’s the only real highlight for a while.
From Sunday afternoon onward, we hit a long stretch of poor to marginal surf. Monday the 24th through to the end of August is a write-off; winds are unfavourable, wave heights drop to 1ft to 2ft, and the quality just isn’t there. There’s a gap of about a week where you wouldn’t bother paddling out for anything special.
Now, looking further ahead, we get a bit of promise. On Tuesday morning, September 1st, we see a bump in swell to 5ft from the WNW with a period of 9 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 517, which is moderate wave energy and a noticeable step up. The wind is forecast to be glassy again. This is the standout of the entire forecast period. The 5ft is a good size for the point, and clean conditions will make it rideable for most. Wednesday morning, September 2nd, also shows decent energy at 522 with 5ft swell, but the wind is light cross-onshore, so it won’t be as pristine as Tuesday. After that, the pattern of northwesterly cross-shore and cross-onshore winds returns, so the quality drops off again heading into the second week.
To wrap it up, if you’re picking a day to get wet, Sunday morning August 23rd is your early call, but the real one to circle is Tuesday morning, September 1st. It’s a bit further out, so keep an eye on it, but the potential is there.
Stay stoked,
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | ||||||||||||||
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) | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | NNW 6 | SW 18 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | SW 14 | SW 16 |
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106 | 135 | 93 | 124 | 152 | 209 | 168 | 274 | 232 | 171 | 124 | 166 | 166 | 109 | 106 | 131 | 108 | 91 | 132 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 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 | 1:24PM2.27m | 1:06AM2.44m | ||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 7:01AM-0.18m | 7:10PM0.48m | |||||||
— | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | |
8:10 | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 14 |
Feels °C | 14 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WSW 18 | SW 18 | WSW 18 | NW 6 | NW 6 | WSW 16 | W 8 | W 7 | WSW 16 | WSW 7 | W 8 | W 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | SW 14 | NW 6 |
106 | 135 | 93 | 124 | 152 | 209 | 64 | 32 | 232 | 41 | 27 | 166 | 48 | 93 | 106 | 131 | 108 | 91 | 66 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | SW 13 | SW 16 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WSW 17 | SW 16 | WNW 8 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | W 7 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
20 | 40 | 63 | 13 | 19 | 18 | 168 | 274 | 47 | 171 | 124 | 16 | 166 | 109 | 104 | 103 | 102 | 71 | 132 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 16 | WSW 19 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | WNW 7 | NNW 5 | W 14 | W 13 | NW 9 | NW 8 | WSW 11 | WSW 12 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | SW 13 |
61 | 65 | 74 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 38 | 17 | 11 | 65 | 89 | 26 | 35 | 40 | 44 | 33 | 35 | 17 | 63 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | — | NNW 3 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | — | SSW 2 | SW 3 | SSW 3 | SSW 3 | SSW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 7 | — |
17 | — | 3 | 112 | 61 | 80 | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 91 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 155 | 1 | 527 | 1 | 113 | 330 | 113 | 187 | 332 | 20 | 155 | 202 | 155 | 240 | 240 | 1 | 169 | 883 | 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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