Surf Forecasts:
Otter Rock surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, SW swell with 1,343 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s 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 Sunday (Aug 30) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 7s 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 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 8PM. 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+) | 11PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Otter Rock over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m lookin’ at the next couple of weeks for the Otter Rock area. Honestly, it’s a bit of a mixed bag, and there’s a long stretch of so-so conditions before we see a few windows that might get you out of bed.
The water temp is sitting around 57°F, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year—so you’ll want that extra rubber if you’re paddling out at Otter Rock.
We kick off on Sunday, August 30th, with a small SW swell at 2ft, a 16-second period, and light cross-on wind. Combined energy is moderate (409). It’s marginal, but there’s a little pulse. Monday morning looks similar, but the swell drops slightly. The real story is a long gap of weak surf: from Sunday afternoon through Wednesday, September 2nd, conditions are pretty dismal—cross-shore winds, lumpy chop, and a stormy 8ft SSW swell on Wednesday afternoon with a short 8-second period and strong energy (1151) that’s raw and messy. That’s not for paddle surfing; that’s more kite-surfing territory.
The first thing that stands out is Friday, September 4th. We get a clean window: Friday morning sees a 6ft WNW swell with a 10-second period, light cross-off breeze, and clean conditions. Then Friday afternoon turns glassy with a 5ft WNW swell and zero wind. That’s your best bet—clean, manageable, and the swell direction matches Otter Rock’s optimum W exposure. The combined energy is moderate (873 and 792), so it’s not a monster, but it’s surfable and fun.
After that, we slide back into marginal surf through the weekend and into the next week—small SW swells, cross-on winds, and low energy. There’s a notable event on Wednesday, September 9th, when a 7ft SSW swell with a 13-second period and massive energy (1736) rolls in, but the wind is moderate cross-shore, so it’s chop city. Not the cleanest.
Looking further out, Thursday, September 10th, morning brings a 8ft SSW swell with a short 8-second period and moderate energy (1050), but it’s cross-on and choppy. The afternoon shows a tiny 2ft SW swell with a very long 17-second period, but it’s marginal. The real standout in the second week is Monday, September 14th: morning has a 5ft NW swell with a 7-second period, light cross-off breeze, and clean conditions. The combined energy is low (343), but the wind is offshore and the surf is clean. That’s a promising little session if you’re keen.
Overall, the best on offer is Friday, September 4th—both morning and afternoon. That glassy afternoon is the kind of session you remember. The Monday the 14th is a solid second option, but it’s a week and a half away, so keep an eye on the forecast.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | WNW 10 | NW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
248 | 306 | 239 | 209 | 344 | 446 | 284 | 226 | 121 | 93 | 941 | 402 | 792 | 475 | 770 | 578 | 419 | 284 | 318 | 361 | 239 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:17PM2.47m | 2:31AM2.23m | 2:47PM2.54m | 3:20AM2.08m | 3:19PM2.57m | 4:17AM1.90m | 3:58PM2.55m | 5:26AM1.73m | 4:46PM2.50m | 6:54AM1.63m | 5:48PM2.44m | 8:31AM1.65m | 7:06PM2.39m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:29PM0.19m | 8:30AM0.24m | 9:14PM0.09m | 9:03AM0.48m | 10:03PM0.04m | 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 | ||||||||
6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | |
— | 7:57 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:45 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 5 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 14 | 13 | 12 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | SW 16 | NW 7 | NW 7 | SW 14 | NW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SSW 8 | WNW 10 | W 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | SW 16 |
151 | 306 | 136 | 77 | 206 | 446 | 284 | 226 | 121 | 86 | 45 | 402 | 792 | 423 | 770 | 578 | 419 | 284 | 154 | 112 | 239 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | W 11 | SW 16 | SW 15 | W 10 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 18 | W 9 | SSW 7 | NW 11 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | NW 8 |
248 | 10 | 239 | 209 | 17 | 203 | 116 | 87 | 85 | 84 | 121 | 347 | 91 | 475 | 112 | 136 | 370 | 241 | 318 | 361 | 70 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | — | W 10 | W 10 | W 20 | SW 19 | WSW 19 | WSW 18 | WSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 13 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SW 18 | SSW 6 | SSW 12 | WNW 16 | SW 5 | NNW 4 |
10 | — | 18 | 17 | 8 | 15 | 36 | 32 | 31 | 79 | 44 | 103 | 132 | 38 | 15 | 159 | 3 | 56 | 51 | 9 | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 8 | — | — | NW 10 | — | — | S 3 | S 4 | SSW 6 | SSW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 183 | — | — | 344 | — | — | 5 | 12 | 93 | 941 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 169 | 290 | 1 | 169 | 272 | 113 | 155 | 330 | 1 | 399 | 406 | 202 | 155 | 240 | 1 | 113 | 1 | 1 | 135 | 20 | 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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