Surf Forecasts:
Otter Rock surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, NW swell with 465 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 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 (Aug 03) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 13s. 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 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Tue 4th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Otter Rock over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. It’s a bit of a tough stretch ahead for the Oregon coast, with Otter Rock being the only spot on the radar. The whole 16-day window is a real mixed bag, and honestly, the surf just isn’t cooperating for the most part.
Right out of the gate, Monday the 3rd rolls in with some chest-high swell, about 5 ft, from the NW, but the wind is cross and strong, kicking up a lumpy cross-chop. The combined energy of all swells directed here is only 302, so it’s weak. It’s not a day for paddling out; it’s more of a washing machine.
Tuesday the 4th through to the end of the first week is more of the same story. We’ve got swell in the 5 ft to 7 ft range, but it’s short-period windswell – 6 to 8 seconds – and the wind is either cross or cross-onshore, making it choppy and messy. The combined energy is moderate, hitting up to 424 on Wednesday, but the quality is terrible. The wind is just too much of a factor.
The second week starts Monday the 10th, and the swell height bumps up a bit to 6 ft to 7 ft, with the combined energy climbing into the strong range, hitting 1097 on Friday the 14th. But again, the wind is stubbornly cross-onshore, and the wave comment is either “poor” or “marginal.” The periods are still short, around 8 to 9 seconds, so it’s not a clean groundswell. This setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, to be honest.
Finally, Sunday the 16th shows a little hope. The wind drops to light, and the swell is 5 ft from the NW, with a combined energy of 553, which is moderate. The wave comment is “marginal,” but it’s the best we’ve seen. Monday the 17th sees a weird shift: a tiny 2 ft southwest swell with a very long period of 15 seconds. That’s a groundswell, but it’s gutless. The combined energy is weak at 292. A long-period swell like that at a point break like Otter Rock can be okay, but 2 ft doesn’t leave much to work with.
Honestly, there’s no standout here. The best bet is probably Sunday the 16th, with lighter winds and a cleaner look, but even then, it’s marginal. If you’re desperate, you might get a few crumbly ones. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no worries there. Just keep your expectations low, and maybe the forecasts will change.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the NNW by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 315 | 245 | 340 | 223 | 248 | 332 | 441 | 344 | 316 | 324 | 239 | 253 | 210 | 151 | 198 | 165 | 137 | 209 | 250 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 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 | 9:55AM1.64m | 8:33PM2.57m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 2:16PM1.17m | 4:05AM-0.34m | ||||||
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 | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — |
 | 8:40 | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:32 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 22 | 22 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 15 |
Feels °C | 11 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 20 | 19 | 14 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | SW 13 | SW 13 | NW 7 | NW 7 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | SW 13 | NW 8 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WNW 12 | SW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 |
| kJ | 315 | 27 | 27 | 223 | 248 | 63 | 56 | 54 | 46 | 324 | 239 | 63 | 210 | 59 | 57 | 45 | 54 | 45 | 44 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 19 | SW 13 | WSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 13 | NW 11 | SW 13 | SW 17 |
| kJ | 62 | 30 | 28 | 51 | 25 | 14 | 6 | 14 | 53 | 50 | 74 | 37 | 61 | 31 | 50 | 57 | 30 | 57 | 76 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 18 | — | — | SW 13 | SW 12 | — | — | — | W 21 | SW 11 | SSW 11 | W 16 | W 12 | WNW 15 | WNW 12 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 31 | — | — | 26 | 24 | — | — | — | 9 | 5 | 12 | 5 | 12 | 21 | 14 | 49 | 68 | 68 | 23 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | NW 8 | NNW 6 | N 6 | — | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | — | — | NW 8 | — | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 |
| kJ | 52 | 245 | 340 | 161 | — | 332 | 441 | 344 | 316 | — | — | 253 | — | 151 | 198 | 165 | 137 | 209 | 250 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 235 | 406 | 1 | 235 | 316 | 1 | 169 | 272 | 1 | 240 | 488 | 1 | 332 | 527 | 1 | 380 | 399 | 316 |
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