
Surf Forecasts:
Otter Rock surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 21s period, SW swell with 664 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period with NW 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 (Jul 20) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 16s. 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 0.9m 21s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 5PM. 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 (Mon 20th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 21s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Otter Rock over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – this is a tough stretch. We’ve got a long, quiet spell to start, and honestly, the whole outlook is pretty bleak. The first real chance of anything rideable doesn't roll in until Tuesday the 21st, and even then, it’s marginal. The water’s sitting at a cold 54°F, which is 4°F colder than it should be for this time of year, so you'll be needing the thickest wetsuit you’ve got.
The main spot on offer is Otter Rock. It’s a point break, exposed to the west, which is the direction we want to see. It’s fairly consistent, but for a beginner-friendly spot, the conditions are just not playing ball.
We’ve got a quiet period from now until Monday the 20th with no solid recommendations. Things might just be flat.
Tuesday the 21st kicks off with a tiny 2ft swell from the southwest. The period is a very long 16 seconds, so there’s some real groundswell energy there, but it’s so small it’s barely going to break. The combined energy is moderate at 433. Morning winds are a light cross-onshore, but the call is "marginal." Later that afternoon, the same size swell but with a cross-onshore breeze makes it a no-go. Wednesday the 22nd and Thursday the 23rd are much the same story – small, messy, and poor. The swell tries to pick up a bit on Thursday with 4ft from the NW and a short period of 9 seconds, but the wind is cross-onshore and the combined energy is only moderate (388 to 407). It’s just not worth paddling out for.
Now, the weekend of the 25th and 26th has a bit more interest. On Saturday the 25th, we see a 3ft swell from the southwest with a very long period of 21 seconds. The combined energy hits 897, which is solidly moderate and nearly strong. Sunday the 26th has similar 3ft swell from the southwest with 20-second periods and strong energy in the 680s. But here’s the kicker – the wind is cross-onshore, and even though the longer-period swell suggests nice, clean lines, this spot is a point break, which isn't the best fit for a long-period SW swell. It’ll be a bit tricky, and the call is “marginal” at best. For a beginner spot, this is not the one.
After that, the outlook really goes downhill. From the 27th of July all the way to the 4th of August, we’ve got a solid stretch of cross-shore and onshore winds, with swell sizes bouncing between 2ft and 7ft. The biggest days are around the 3rd and 4th of August, with 5ft to 7ft from the NNW, but the period is a short, choppy 6-7 seconds and the wind is just hammering it. The energy is moderate (339 to 485), but the surf quality is repeatedly called "poor." This is more setup for kite surfing than a clean paddle session.
Honestly, there’s no standout here. This is a classic example of a blank run that's normal for the area when the winds and swell don't align. The forecasts can always change, but right now, give the board a rest and wait for a better window.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | ||||||||||||||
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) | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | SW 16 | NW 8 | SW 14 | SW 14 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | SW 24 | WSW 24 | WSW 22 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 19 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
284 | 233 | 201 | 196 | 131 | 167 | 130 | 266 | 252 | 257 | 367 | 294 | 281 | 368 | 314 | 664 | 463 | 552 | 546 | 446 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:44PM2.37m | 6:22AM1.61m | 6:28PM2.33m | 7:51AM1.50m | 7:16PM2.29m | 9:25AM1.52m | 8:09PM2.26m | 10:40AM1.62m | 9:03PM2.27m | 11:33AM1.73m | 9:55PM2.32m | 12:12PM1.81m | 10:42PM2.39m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:27AM0.41m | 11:49AM0.70m | 1:36AM0.36m | 12:40PM0.98m | 2:43AM0.27m | 1:44PM1.17m | 3:43AM0.17m | 2:56PM1.27m | 4:35AM0.06m | 4:00PM1.27m | 5:19AM-0.05m | 4:51PM1.21m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | |
8:54 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:49 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 22 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | SW 19 | NW 10 |
284 | 233 | 177 | 153 | 131 | 126 | 120 | 266 | 252 | 257 | 367 | 294 | 281 | 250 | 169 | 149 | 126 | 97 | 546 | 250 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 24 | WSW 22 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 20 | NW 9 | SW 19 |
125 | 201 | 201 | 196 | 130 | 88 | 122 | 125 | 114 | 121 | 127 | 96 | 88 | 368 | 314 | 664 | 463 | 552 | 93 | 446 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SW 26 | SW 26 | SW 24 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | NW 11 | SW 12 |
57 | 56 | 55 | 29 | 49 | 167 | 130 | 23 | 19 | 16 | 171 | 171 | 273 | 85 | 85 | 84 | 64 | 37 | 42 | 39 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 13 | 16 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 243 | 1 | 169 | 169 | 1 | 334 | 330 | 155 | 240 | 330 | 1 | 202 | 240 | 20 | 240 | 240 | 1 | 332 | 290 | 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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