Surf Forecasts:
Otter Rock surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 18s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SW swell with 306 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 18s period with WSW 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. 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 0.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Otter Rock over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's take a good, hard look at what Otter Rock has on offer over the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, the outlook for Otter Rock is a bit of a tough pill to swallow for the next week or so. We’ve got a lot of days where the conditions are just not cooperating. The wind is mostly coming in from the north-northwest and southwest, keeping things cross-onshore and choppy for the vast majority of the time. The swell energy is present, with combined energy values mostly in the 200s and 300s, which is moderate, but the wind just ruins it. You’re looking at small, weak surf for days, with heights mostly under 3ft. The water is running at 50°F, which is a full 10°F colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want a thick hood and gloves.
We do start to see a change around September 3rd and 4th. The swell energy builds significantly, hitting 513 on Thursday morning and climbing to a strong 802 by Friday morning. Swell heights get up into the 5ft to 6ft range from the northwest. The problem? It’s still onshore or cross-onshore, so while there's more water moving, it’s going to be messy and hard to enjoy. This is a setup where the waves might be more fun for the kite surfers than for paddle surfers.
The real standout, the only time I’d genuinely get excited for a paddle, is Monday, September 7th. Both the morning and afternoon sessions are looking very promising. The wind goes glassy, with barely a breath of air. The waves will be clean, smooth, and well-shaped. Morning sees a 4ft swell from the west-northwest with a 9 second period and combined energy of 566. The afternoon picks up to 6ft from the same direction, with a longer 10 second period and energy reading of 677. This is the best we’ve got in the whole run. When that glassy wind is on, Otter Rock can offer some really nice lines. Just be aware that crowds are often a factor here, so get out early if you want a peak to yourself.
So, to sum it up: a long wait for the wind to cooperate. There’s a messy, bigger swell around the 4th and 5th, but don’t expect clean conditions. Your only real bet for quality is to hold out for that glassy day on the 7th. That’s the one.
- Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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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 7 | WSW 18 | SW 18 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | W 9 | WNW 8 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 18 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 93 | 124 | 152 | 209 | 168 | 274 | 232 | 171 | 124 | 166 | 166 | 109 | 150 | 103 | 102 | 116 | 132 | 140 | 111 | 171 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 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 | 1:50PM2.38m | 1:47AM2.36m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 7:30AM-0.10m | 7:49PM0.32m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — |
 | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 14 |
Feels °C | 16 | 14 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | NNW 6 | WSW 18 | NW 6 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | W 8 | W 7 | WSW 16 | WSW 7 | W 7 | W 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | NW 6 | SW 14 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 93 | 20 | 61 | 209 | 52 | 274 | 232 | 41 | 26 | 166 | 47 | 48 | 150 | 99 | 81 | 51 | 51 | 38 | 100 | 171 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | WSW 18 | SW 18 | WNW 7 | WSW 17 | NW 6 | NW 7 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | W 7 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 63 | 124 | 152 | 18 | 168 | 32 | 36 | 171 | 124 | 26 | 166 | 109 | 104 | 103 | 102 | 116 | 132 | 62 | 111 | 152 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 19 | SSW 12 | WNW 8 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | W 14 | W 13 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | SW 13 | SW 17 | W 10 | NW 6 |
| kJ | 74 | 14 | 19 | 15 | 38 | 20 | 22 | 65 | 89 | 26 | 34 | 32 | 63 | 33 | 32 | 28 | 113 | 140 | 17 | 11 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 3 | NW 6 | — | NNW 6 | — | SSW 2 | SSW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 6 | — |
| kJ | 4 | 95 | — | 80 | — | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 27 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 527 | 1 | 113 | 330 | 113 | 155 | 332 | 155 | 240 | 202 | 155 | 240 | 240 | 1 | 202 | 883 | 1 | 240 | 240 | 1 |
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