
Surf Forecasts:
Otter Rock surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 9s period, NW swell with 942 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m 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 2.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 11PM. 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+) | 2AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Otter Rock over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. This forecast for Otter Rock is a long, frustrating stretch where the surf just can’t catch a break. The first several days are poor to marginal, and it’s not until the first week of August that the swell finally shows up, but the wind keeps spoiling it. For a point that’s consistently rideable, it’s a real patience test. There’s a gap of about four days before anything worth talking about, and even then, the conditions are a battle.
We start on Wednesday the 29th of July with a long-period groundswell of 3ft from the southwest, period at 16 seconds – the kind of energy that should get the point humming, but the wind is cross-onshore at 12 mph, and the water temperature is a very strange 51°F, a full 7° colder than usual. The combined swell energy is moderate at 552. Just a messy, uncomfortable start. That pattern of small SW swell and cross-onshore winds hangs on through the end of July and into the 1st of August, with wave heights around 2ft to 3ft. Thursday the 30th and Friday the 31st are a little lighter with the wind, but it’s still cross-onshore.
Saturday the 1st of August morning brings a tiny 2ft from the southwest, very weak energy (240), but by the afternoon a short-period 3ft from the west appears, period a weak 8 seconds. The wind stays onshore through Sunday the 2nd, with the swell bumping to 4ft, and by Sunday afternoon the wind cranks to 19 mph cross-shore – that’s a kite day, not a paddle session.
From Monday the 3rd of August through Wednesday the 5th, the swell climbs from 5ft to 7ft, all from the northwest. The period is short (6 to 8 seconds) and the wind is either cross or cross-onshore, with speeds up to 19 mph. The combined energy hits 743 on the 5th afternoon, but it’s blown out and lumpy. Not the Otter Rock we know.
The one standout comes on Thursday the 6th of August. The morning shows a solid 8ft from the northwest with a period of 10 seconds – a nice groundswell – and the wind is a light cross-onshore at 6 mph, keeping it fairly clean. The combined energy is strong at 1145. That’s the best window in the whole 16 days. Thursday afternoon holds similar size at 8ft. This is a bit much for beginners – over 5ft – but for intermediate surfers who know the point, it’s the call. Light wind and decent long-period swell.
Friday the 7th morning looks almost as big at 8ft from the northwest, period 9 seconds, with light cross-onshore wind (6 mph) and energy at 982. Still good, but the period drops a bit.
After that, the swell hangs around 7ft to 7ft through the second week, but the wind gets stronger and more onshore or cross-shore, making things choppy. Saturday the 8th and Sunday the 9th are marginal, and by Monday the 10th the wind is back up to 12-19 mph cross-shore. A long period 2ft from the west-northwest shows up on Wednesday the 12th morning, but the wind is cross-shore and strong again.
So, if you’re paddling out at Otter Rock, you’re aiming for the 6th and 7th of August. That’s your window. Moderate to strong energy from the northwest, decent size, and light enough wind to make it worthwhile. The rest is either flat, blown out, or best left for the kite crew.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | ||||||||||||||
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 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | NW 6 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
318 | 310 | 302 | 291 | 233 | 209 | 206 | 203 | 127 | 121 | 123 | 252 | 318 | 281 | 253 | 233 | 452 | 295 | 342 | 489 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 00:41AM2.51m | 2:11PM2.08m | 1:18AM2.47m | 2:39PM2.15m | 1:57AM2.37m | 3:07PM2.22m | 2:39AM2.23m | 3:36PM2.30m | 3:25AM2.06m | 4:08PM2.36m | 4:19AM1.86m | 4:43PM2.41m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:51PM0.91m | 7:37AM-0.35m | 7:30PM0.81m | 8:06AM-0.32m | 8:09PM0.71m | 8:36AM-0.22m | 8:51PM0.61m | 9:06AM-0.06m | 9:37PM0.50m | 9:37AM0.15m | 10:29PM0.40m | 10:12AM0.40m | 11:27PM0.30m | |||||||
— | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | |
8:45 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:37 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 24 | 26 | 19 |
Feels °C | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 21 | 22 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 16 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 15 |
199 | 153 | 94 | 291 | 111 | 134 | 184 | 134 | 104 | 121 | 118 | 252 | 318 | 281 | 44 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 48 | 56 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 8 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 |
318 | 310 | 302 | 73 | 233 | 209 | 206 | 203 | 127 | 121 | 123 | 64 | 63 | 62 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 14 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | — | SW 8 | SW 8 | W 21 | W 20 | WSW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | WSW 18 | WSW 18 | — | — | SSW 12 | — | — |
35 | 24 | 18 | 11 | 9 | — | 3 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 37 | 15 | 13 | 31 | 30 | — | — | 15 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | N 5 | NW 8 | NW 6 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | 50 | 253 | 233 | 452 | 295 | 342 | 489 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 883 | 1 | 240 | 490 | 1 | 330 | 585 | 1 | 155 | 585 | 1 | 406 | 884 | 20 | 169 | 406 | 137 | 235 | 406 | 20 |
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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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