Otter Rock Surf Break

Lat Long: 44.75° N 124.07° W

Otter Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 15 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Otter Rock sea temperature is
10.4° C
4.4° 

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 15 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 17s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, NW swell with 596 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 19s 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 Thursday (Jul 16) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s is also forecast. 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 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 16th Jul)1.5ft (0.5m) 19s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 16th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 17s
Most Powerful11PM (Sun 19th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Yo, Rusty here. Gotta be straight with you—this 16-day window for Otter Rock is a tough one. We’re looking at a long stretch of mostly poor surf quality, with a lot of cross-onshore wind and choppy conditions. The water temp is a staggering 51°, which is *much colder than normal* for this time of year—that’s a big anomaly, so bring a thick hood and booties. There’s a real gap in any real surf until Friday morning, the 17th, but even that’s only marginal.

The standout here is Friday morning, July 17th. That’s the best we’ve got. Swell is 3ft from the WNW at 17 seconds, which is a nice long-period groundswell, and it’s pushing moderate wave energy (696). The wind is light from the NW, a cross-on breeze, with small wind ripples, so it’s not perfect but it’s the cleanest we’ll see. The period is over 15 seconds, so expect long lulls between sets with better-shaped waves, but it tends to break a bit straight at a beach break—Otter Rock is a point, so that’s actually a good match. Crowds are often here, so expect company.

After that, Saturday the 18th morning is still riding 3ft with similar period, but the wind picks up, making it choppy. By Saturday afternoon, the swell jumps to 5ft but with a short period of 9 seconds and a cross-shore wind, making it messy.

Sunday the 19th has 6ft to 7ft, but it’s a short-period, wind-affected mess. Monday the 20th is marginal with 6ft, but still cross-on. The whole second week is a grind—swell stays around 4ft to 7ft, but it’s constant cross-onshore wind or cross-shore, keeping the surf choppy and poor.

The final weekend (July 26th-27th) sees some longer-period SW groundswell (16-20 seconds) with light winds, but the swell is small (2ft-3ft) and the break is still cross-on, so it’s marginal at best. Overall, this is a bleak run for Otter Rock—only Friday the 17th morning is worth a paddle, and even then, it’s a gamble. Stay optimistic, though; it never stays this poor for long.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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574
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239
196
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Wind (km/h)
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NNW
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WSW
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High Tide
2:17PM2.22m
1:28AM2.82m
2:59PM2.30m
2:20AM2.64m
3:40PM2.35m
3:12AM2.39m
4:21PM2.38m
4:08AM2.10m
5:02PM2.38m
5:09AM1.83m
5:44PM2.37m
6:22AM1.61m
6:28PM2.33m
Low Tide
7:34PM0.69m
8:23AM-0.75m
8:28PM0.60m
9:05AM-0.55m
9:23PM0.53m
9:46AM-0.28m
10:21PM0.49m
10:26AM0.04m
11:22PM0.45m
11:06AM0.37m
00:27AM0.41m
11:49AM0.70m
1:36AM0.36m
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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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