Surf Forecasts:
Otter Rock surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, NW swell with 919 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 15s 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m 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 2.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 5AM. 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+) | 2AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Otter Rock over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Otter Rock has cookin’ for us over these next couple weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with ya – it’s a rough start. For the first week, we’re mostly seeing poor conditions with a persistent cross-onshore wind messing things up. The swell is small, around 2ft to 3ft, mostly from the SW with some decent period groundswell in the mix, but that wind just won’t let it clean up. The ocean is feeling pretty flat and choppy, and the combined swell energy is weak to moderate, bouncing around the 200s and 300s range. It’s not what you paddle out for.
Now, there’s a real glimmer of hope on Saturday, September 5th. That morning is looking like the standout session of the whole run. We’ve got glassy conditions – dead calm, S wind at 0 mph – and a clean 4ft swell from the NW with a 9-second period. Combined energy is a solid moderate 577. This is the kind of morning where Otter Rock can really shine. The water is much colder than normal for this time of year at 52°, but you won’t care once you get a couple of those lined-up waves. That’s the one to circle on the calendar, folks.
After that, we slip back into the mire. From the 6th through the 9th, it’s mostly marginal, with cross-onshore winds and inconsistent energy. The swell sticks between 4ft and 5ft, but it’s lumpy and choppy. The 7th has some size but the wind is on it, and by the 9th the period jumps way up to 18 seconds on a tiny 2ft SW swell, which – at a point break – can offer some nice lines if you’re patient, but it’s not the kind of day to get excited about. The combined energy stays moderate though, in the 400s and 500s.
Towards the second week, from the 10th and into the 11th, the wind finally starts to relax a bit. We see a few mornings with light breezes and even some offshore or cross-off conditions coming through. The swell stays small, around 2ft to 5ft, but the period holds strong in the groundswell range. The 10th afternoon has a light offshore wind and 2ft from the SW with 16-second period, the combined energy is 614. That’s respectable. The 11th Friday morning has light cross-shore wind, 3ft at 15 seconds – again, clean enough to make the most of it.
But if you can only pick one session in this 16-day window, it’s that glassy Saturday morning on the 5th of September. The rest is mostly waiting for the wind to cooperate. Otter Rock is a fairly consistent point break, so things should shake out, but this forecast is a tough start.
Stay patient.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the S by Wed morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 15 | SW 15 | WNW 8 | SW 14 | WSW 16 | SW 17 | SW 18 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 |
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104 | 104 | 107 | 116 | 181 | 140 | 111 | 174 | 302 | 306 | 239 | 209 | 206 | 290 | 226 | 216 | 194 | 559 | 575 | 848 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 00:26AM2.47m | 1:24PM2.27m | 1:06AM2.44m | 1:50PM2.38m | 1:47AM2.36m | 2:17PM2.47m | 2:31AM2.23m | 2:47PM2.54m | 3:20AM2.08m | 3:19PM2.57m | 4:17AM1.90m | 3:58PM2.55m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:32PM0.65m | 7:01AM-0.18m | 7:10PM0.48m | 7:30AM-0.10m | 7:49PM0.32m | 8:00AM0.04m | 8:29PM0.19m | 8:30AM0.24m | 9:14PM0.09m | 9:03AM0.48m | 10:03PM0.04m | 9:40AM0.72m | 11:01PM0.03m | |||||||
— | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | |
8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 13 | 13 |
Temp °C | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 |
Feels °C | 17 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 12 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 14 | NW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 8 | NW 8 | SW 16 | NW 7 | NW 7 | SW 14 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 |
48 | 99 | 107 | 116 | 39 | 29 | 28 | 143 | 151 | 306 | 118 | 57 | 206 | 290 | 226 | 216 | 194 | 559 | 575 | 848 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | SW 15 | SW 14 | W 10 | WSW 16 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | W 11 | SW 16 | SW 15 | NW 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 6 | SSW 6 |
58 | 104 | 102 | 30 | 181 | 62 | 100 | 174 | 302 | 10 | 239 | 209 | 42 | 167 | 116 | 87 | 85 | 85 | 122 | 64 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | W 10 | W 10 | SW 16 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 18 | SW 18 | W 11 | — | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | SW 19 | WSW 19 | WSW 18 | WSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 13 | WSW 16 |
104 | 32 | 33 | 69 | 113 | 140 | 111 | 152 | 10 | — | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 36 | 32 | 31 | 79 | 84 | 103 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | WNW 7 | — | — | NNW 6 | — | — | NW 8 | — | — | NW 7 | — | — | SW 2 | SSW 3 | SSW 5 | SW 6 | — |
— | — | — | 83 | — | — | 22 | — | — | 164 | — | — | 79 | — | — | 1 | 3 | 80 | 167 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 272 | 1 | 697 | 585 | 1 | 332 | 399 | 1 | 284 | 240 | 1 | 169 | 332 | 1 | 240 | 330 | 155 | 379 | 240 | 240 |
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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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