Surf Forecasts:
Otter Rock surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 4s 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 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+) | 8AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 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
Right then, let’s have a look what’s on the cards for Otter Rock.
Honestly, for the next ten days or so, it’s a pretty grim outlook for a proper surf. The swell is small and messy, and the wind is mostly junk. We’re staring down a long dry spell until we get near the first week of September. The first real glimmer of anything wavesome doesn’t show up until the 5th of September, which is a solid two weeks away.
Saturday the 22nd of August is just a write-off. Tiny 2ft swell with a short period and cross winds. Straight out the window.
We finally get a moment of pure glass on the morning of Sunday the 23rd of August. The wind goes totally calm, and that tiny 4ft swell cleans right up. It’s not going to be big, but for an hour or two it’ll look like a sheet of glass. That’s your one bright spot in the near term. It gets messy again by the afternoon, so you’d want to be on it early.
After that, the surf basically shuts down. From the 25th through to the end of the month, we’re looking at waist-high dribble with cross-onshore or onshore winds. The water is also particularly cold for this time of year, coming in at 52°, which is much colder than normal.
Then, hold onto your board. Around the 1st of September, there’s a hint of energy building, but the winds are still rotten. The real standout shows up on the 5th and 6th of September. The swell is predicted to jump to 7ft to 8ft from the NW on the 5th of September, with combined energy hitting 1773 to 2082 (moderate to strong). This is big, powerful stuff. By the 6th, it's still a solid 7ft from the NW. However, at this size, Otter Rock is strictly for the experienced crew. It’s also going to have a cross-onshore wind on those days, which will chop it up, so while there’s plenty of water moving, the quality might be a letdown. It’s a long way off, so keep an eye on it, but it’s the only real size we’ve got coming.
Because Otter Rock is a point break, it can handle a bit of direction, but the optimum swell is from the West. That big NW swell on the 5th and 6th is slightly off that perfect angle, but it’ll still wrap in.
Given the very long period of poor quality and the strong, onshore-influenced winds when it gets big, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing for the latter part of the forecast.
For the patient local, that Sunday the 23rd morning is the one to set the alarm for. Everything else is a waiting game for that potential pulse early September, but don't book the day off work just yet.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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) | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | NW 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 8 | SW 14 | SW 16 |
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94 | 86 | 106 | 155 | 134 | 142 | 152 | 209 | 168 | 274 | 232 | 171 | 124 | 166 | 166 | 109 | 104 | 157 | 110 | 116 | 132 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 1:24PM2.27m | 1:06AM2.44m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 7:01AM-0.18m | 7:10PM0.48m | ||||||||
6:26 | — | — | 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 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 15 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | SW 16 | WSW 18 | SW 18 | WSW 18 | NW 6 | NW 6 | WSW 16 | W 8 | W 7 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | NW 6 |
94 | 86 | 106 | 155 | 63 | 124 | 152 | 209 | 109 | 69 | 232 | 41 | 27 | 166 | 166 | 69 | 57 | 157 | 110 | 79 | 42 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | SW 13 | WSW 19 | SSW 12 | WNW 8 | SSW 12 | WSW 17 | SW 16 | NW 6 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | W 7 | WSW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 |
46 | 27 | 20 | 40 | 74 | 14 | 22 | 15 | 168 | 274 | 25 | 171 | 124 | 26 | 48 | 109 | 104 | 103 | 102 | 116 | 132 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | WNW 11 | SSW 12 | WNW 10 | SSW 14 | WNW 10 | W 8 | NNW 6 | W 13 | WSW 12 | NW 8 | WSW 11 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 11 | SW 13 |
66 | 67 | 61 | 65 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 38 | 10 | 34 | 13 | 89 | 50 | 35 | 41 | 66 | 36 | 34 | 35 | 88 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | — | WNW 7 | NW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | — | — | SSW 3 | SSW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
10 | 44 | 14 | — | 134 | 142 | 88 | 124 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 240 | 240 | 155 | 1 | 488 | 1 | 235 | 272 | 1 | 240 | 405 | 135 | 155 | 241 | 20 | 240 | 240 | 1 | 169 | 272 | 113 |
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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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