Otter Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Hey folks, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's shaping up at Otter Rock over the next couple of weeks. It's a bit of a mixed bag, so let's get into it.

The first couple of days are pretty quiet, but we've got a real standout session setting up on Friday morning, September 11th. The ocean's gonna go glassy with no wind at all, and a clean 6ft NW swell is rolling in. That's moderate wave energy (761) and with a 9-second period, it'll have a bit of shape to it. For a point break like Otter Rock, that's prime. Keep in mind it's a beginner-friendly spot, and crowds are often around, but for that window, it'll be well worth the paddle out.

After that, conditions get a bit messy through the weekend and into the next week. We've got some smaller SW and NW swells in the 2ft to 5ft range, but the wind's mostly cross or cross-onshore, chopping things up. There are a few glassy moments—like Wednesday morning, September 16th, with a 5ft NW swell and glassy conditions (energy at 295)—it's surfable, but not a standout. That run of poor to marginal conditions stretches for a solid stretch from the 11th afternoon through to the 22nd, with only brief windows of decent conditions.

Now, looking ahead to the second week, we've got a promising but less certain call for Wednesday morning, September 23rd. The swell jumps to 8ft from the NW with a 9-second period, and the wave energy gets strong at 1083. That's expert-level size for sure—over 8ft—so not one for the beginners. The wind is cross-shore, which isn't perfect, but it's likely the biggest push of the period. Then, on the 25th (Friday morning), we're back to glassy conditions with a 4ft NW swell (411 energy), which could offer a clean end to the outlook.

For kite surfers, the stretch from late September 22nd through the 23rd with strong cross-shore winds and 8ft+ swell at a beach-and-reef setup might be more your style than a paddle session.

Stay salty,
Rusty

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