Otter Rock Surf Break

Lat Long: 44.75° N 124.07° W

Otter Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 01 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Otter Rock sea temperature is
12.7° C
2.1° 

Otter Rock surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Otter Rock surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, NW swell with 558 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period with WNW 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 02) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s. 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 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 2nd Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 2nd Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Most Powerful11PM (Tue 4th Aug)7ft (2.2m) 8s

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 Otter Rock.

To be straight with you, this stretch of forecast looks pretty grim. We’ve got a solid 16 days of data, and honestly, there’s barely a moment where it all comes together. The wind is mostly from the NNW and NW, and it stays cross-shore or cross-onshore for almost the entire window. That’s going to keep the surface messy more often than not. The swell direction is hanging around WNW to NNW, which is fine, but the quality just isn’t there.

The water temp is sitting at 55°F on the first morning, which is about 4°F colder than normal for this time of year – that’s notably chilly, so a thick wetsuit is mandatory. The combined swell energy on that first Saturday is 302 (moderate), but with that 8-second period and cross-onshore wind, you’re looking at choppy, weak little waves.

Otter Rock is a point break, beginner-friendly, and fairly consistent. It’s exposed to the swell, with the optimum direction coming from the west. The crowds can be heavy here at times, so that's something to keep in mind. The first half of August is just a run of "poor surf" flags and low scores. The swell hovers around 4ft to 6ft, but the wind never cleans it up. The mornings are often the slightest bit better with lighter breezes (9 mph), but it’s still cross-onshore and choppy. Afternoons pick up to 15-19 mph, making it lumpy.

There is no standout day. The best you can hope for is a “marginal” tag on a few mornings, like Tuesday 4 August morning with 6ft and a 394 energy reading, or Wednesday 5 August morning with 6ft and 538 energy. Even then, it’s cross-onshore with that 8-second period, so don’t expect much shape.

We do see a jump in size around the second week. By Monday 10 August, we’ve got 7ft swell from the NW with a 9-second period and 744 energy. That’s moderate energy, but the wind is cross-onshore and the surface is choppy. Still a “poor surf” call. The Saturday 15 August afternoon pushes up to 8ft with a massive 1198 energy reading – that’s strong energy – but again, cross-onshore wind at 16 mph, and the period is only 8 seconds. It’s going to be a mess out there. That size is pushing into expert-only territory given the conditions. For a point break, a longer period would be key, but we’re stuck with short-period wind swell.

The very end of the window, Sunday 16 August morning, shows 6ft from the NNW with a light breeze (6 mph) and 773 energy – that’s about the closest we get to a clean-ish window, but the forecast still calls it “marginal.”

Overall, this is a pretty blank run for Otter Rock. The wind never really swings offshore (east), and the conditions stay choppy or lumpy. There’s no classic Otter Rock session in this whole 16-day window. If you’re desperate, the mornings with the lighter wind are your best bet, but don’t get your hopes up.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
3:07PM2.22m
2:39AM2.23m
3:36PM2.30m
3:25AM2.06m
4:08PM2.36m
4:19AM1.86m
4:43PM2.41m
5:26AM1.67m
5:26PM2.45m
6:51AM1.54m
6:18PM2.47m
8:29AM1.53m
7:22PM2.50m
Low Tide
8:51PM0.61m
9:06AM-0.06m
9:37PM0.50m
9:37AM0.15m
10:29PM0.40m
10:12AM0.40m
11:27PM0.30m
10:51AM0.66m
00:34AM0.18m
11:42AM0.91m
1:48AM0.04m
12:51PM1.10m
3:00AM-0.14m
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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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