Otter Rock Surf Break

Lat Long: 44.75° N 124.07° W

Otter Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 13 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Otter Rock sea temperature is
10.1° C
4.9° 

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 14 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 12s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s period, WNW swell with 419 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 14 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s 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 Friday (Aug 14) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s 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 1.3m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 14th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 7s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 20th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 12s
Most Powerful 2PM (Thu 20th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Otter Rock over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ll level with ya—this stretch from August 13th through the end of the month is a tough one for Otter Rock. It’s a point break that’s fairly consistent, but the wind and swell just aren’t playing ball. The water temp is a shocking 50°F, which is a massive 9°F colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want a thick steamer. There’s a long gap right at the start with no real surf to recommend, and the first hint of anything on the radar doesn’t come until the morning of Wednesday, August 26th.

The whole outlook is plagued by cross-onshore winds, and most of the swell windows are tiny. The first few days are a write-off: from Thursday the 13th through to Sunday the 23rd, you’re looking at swell heights mostly under 3ft, with periods all over the place. The energy is weak, with combined swell energy values mostly in the 200s or 300s—barely a whisper. The wind is either a light or moderate cross-onshore, making it choppy and messy. Not worth paddling out.

Monday the 18th and Tuesday the 19th have a little more size—around 4ft from the WNW—but the period drops to 12 seconds, and that combined energy jumps to around 450, which is moderate. Still, the cross-onshore wind just kills the quality. You’d be fighting chop, not riding waves.

The morning of Thursday, August 20th, is the first time it gets close. Swell hits 4ft from the WNW with an 11-second period, and the combined energy is a beefier 753—moderate to strong. But that gentle cross-onshore wind means it’s still a bit lumpy. It’s marginal, not a standout.

The real standout, the only one worth circling on your calendar, is the afternoon of Wednesday, August 26th. Swell picks up to 6ft from the NW with a 9-second period, and the combined energy is 596—moderate, with some punch. Best of all, the wind finally goes onshore, a light breeze from the west at 10 km/h. For Otter Rock, which is exposed to the west swell and has an optimum direction from the west, this lines up alright. That onshore wind will feel near-offshore for this spot, keeping the face clean. This is your best shot at a decent session. The swell is over 5ft, so it might be a touch much for absolute beginners, but it’s solid fun for the rest of us.

From there, the forecast fades out. Thursday the 27th has 5ft to 5ft from the NW, but it gets cross-onshore again in the afternoon, and the energy drops. Friday the 28th is back to tiny, 2ft junk.

Overall, Otter Rock offers one real moment—that Wednesday afternoon. The rest of the run is flat, choppy, or just not worth the effort. A blank stretch like this is unusual for a fairly consistent spot, but it happens. Don’t hold your breath for the second week.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
1:21AM2.69m
2:20PM2.46m
2:09AM2.52m
2:55PM2.51m
2:58AM2.30m
3:30PM2.51m
3:50AM2.07m
4:05PM2.46m
4:47AM1.84m
4:42PM2.38m
5:55AM1.66m
5:25PM2.28m
Low Tide
7:23PM0.41m
7:55AM-0.45m
8:12PM0.30m
8:32AM-0.22m
9:00PM0.24m
9:08AM0.07m
9:49PM0.23m
9:43AM0.38m
10:41PM0.27m
10:19AM0.69m
11:38PM0.32m
11:00AM0.98m
00:43AM0.37m
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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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