
Surf Forecasts:
Otter Rock surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 11s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, SSW swell with 1,755 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 11s 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 Thursday (Sep 03) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 19s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 6s 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 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 8ft (2.4m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 8ft (2.4m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Otter Rock over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey mates, Rusty here with a look at what’s in store. It’s going to be a slow start, but we’ve got a couple of days that’ll make it worth the wait.
Right now, we’re staring at a bit of a dead zone. Wednesday the 2nd is a total mess. We’ve got heavy rain, a 10-foot SSW swell on a short 8-second period, and a strong 22 mph south wind tearing it up. The water is all lumpy and cross-chop. The combined wave energy is high at 1113, but it’s ugly. Thursday the 3rd isn’t much better for quality, with a 8-foot WNW swell but still cross-shore winds. The energy is pumping (2055), but it’s just not clean.
The first chance for a surf comes on Friday the 4th. The morning shows a 5-foot WNW swell with a 10-second period and a light cross-offshore breeze from the SSE at just 3 mph. The energy is moderate at 627, and the conditions are clean. But the real gem is Friday afternoon. The swell drops to 2 feet, but the period goes to a very long 18 seconds from the SW. That’s proper groundswell (energy 632) with glassy, no-wind conditions. At Otter Rock, a point break, that long period will wrap in smooth and clean. It’s not big, but it’ll be perfect. The water temp is 57°F, which is about 3°F colder than normal for this time of year – you’ll want the thicker rubber.
Saturday the 5th and Sunday the 6th see the swell drop off hard, sitting around 2 to 3 feet. Even with some long-period energy, there just isn’t enough size. The wind is light but mostly onshore, and the energy readings fall into the 500s and 400s. Monday the 7th through Wednesday the 9th is even smaller, with energy in the 200s and 300s. You’ll be waiting for something to show. Crowds could be a factor for any small waves that pop up, as this spot is “often” busy.
We get a brief look on Thursday the 10th morning with a clean 4-foot NW swell and an offshore breeze, but the period is only 7 seconds – short and choppy. Not the best.
The wait through the second week is rough until we hit the big day. Monday the 14th is the one. The morning is glassy calm, with an overhead 7-foot NW groundswell at 12 seconds. The energy is a strong 1364. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers only – it’s too big for beginners. The conditions will be pristine. The afternoon stays good with a 6-foot swell, though a light cross-shore breeze picks up.
Tuesday the 15th gets blown out, but don’t forget Wednesday the 16th morning. It’s glassy again with a clean 5-foot WNW swell at 10 seconds and moderate energy of 711. It’s a great alternative for those who missed the Monday session, and it’s more manageable for a wider range of surfers. That afternoon and Thursday the 17th get messy again with strong winds, so hit that morning window.
The highlight, no doubt, is Monday the 14th. Mark it down, but remember it’s a long-range call – promising, but not locked in yet.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 8 | SSW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | SW 18 | WNW 9 | SW 16 | SW 16 | NW 9 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | NNW 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
972 | 867 | 631 | 1684 | 1360 | 833 | 434 | 316 | 249 | 314 | 361 | 269 | 181 | 212 | 132 | 167 | 164 | 121 | 111 | 62 | 107 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 3:58PM2.55m | 5:26AM1.73m | 4:46PM2.50m | 6:54AM1.63m | 5:48PM2.44m | 8:31AM1.65m | 7:06PM2.39m | 9:46AM1.78m | 8:27PM2.42m | 10:39AM1.94m | 9:40PM2.51m | 11:21AM2.11m | 10:42PM2.58m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:40AM0.72m | 11:01PM0.03m | 10:24AM0.96m | 00:10AM0.03m | 11:24AM1.15m | 1:28AM-0.00m | 12:51PM1.25m | 2:45AM-0.09m | 2:27PM1.20m | 3:50AM-0.21m | 3:44PM1.02m | 4:43AM-0.31m | 4:45PM0.77m | ||||||||
6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | |
— | 7:51 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:39 | — | |
mm | 13 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 14 |
Feels °C | 9 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | SSW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | SW 15 | NW 8 | NW 6 | SW 14 | NW 5 | NW 7 | WNW 10 | SW 13 |
59 | 867 | 631 | 1684 | 1360 | 833 | 434 | 292 | 249 | 202 | 178 | 269 | 173 | 212 | 60 | 93 | 164 | 28 | 43 | 55 | 87 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | WNW 8 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 18 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WNW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | SW 13 | WNW 10 |
79 | 264 | 68 | 130 | 209 | 28 | 32 | 316 | 241 | 314 | 361 | 196 | 181 | 99 | 132 | 167 | 71 | 105 | 57 | 62 | 54 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | WSW 18 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 6 | SSW 5 | SSW 11 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | SSW 11 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | SSW 10 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 18 | SW 18 |
3 | 121 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 110 | 161 | 24 | 10 | 23 | 22 | 78 | 69 | 23 | 59 | 81 | 9 | 121 | 111 | 31 | 81 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 8 | — | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | — | — | NW 8 | NW 6 | — | NW 6 | — | NW 5 | NNW 4 | NNW 6 |
972 | — | 214 | 203 | 209 | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | 191 | 61 | — | 67 | — | 16 | 40 | 107 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 380 | 380 | 240 | 240 | 202 | 1 | 113 | 1 | 1 | 113 | 272 | 1 | 20 | 332 | 1 | 169 | 525 | 1 | 169 | 753 | 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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