Otter Rock Surf Break

Lat Long: 44.75° N 124.07° W

Otter Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 16 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Otter Rock sea temperature is
10.7° C
4.1° 

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 16 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, NW swell with 533 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 17 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s 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 Friday (Jul 17) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s. 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+) 2AM (Fri 17th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 17s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 17th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 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

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s on offer at Otter Rock over the next couple of weeks.

Alright, straight up, this is a tough outlook. We’ve got a long stretch of mostly poor conditions ahead. The water is running *much colder than normal* right now, sitting at 51°F – that’s more than 7°F off the average, so definitely bring the thickest rubber you’ve got.

The first real pulse of energy hits Thursday, July 16th, but it’s barely a whisper. We’re looking at a 2ft to 2ft groundswell from the WNW at a very long 18 to 19 seconds. The energy is moderate (426), but the wind is onshore, and the wave comment is “marginal at best”. It’s not really a goer.

Friday the 17th is a bit of the same story – a touch more size, up to 3ft, but the wind is cross-onshore, and the waves are going to be a bit messy. You might find a clean one on the high tide, but it’s a real gamble.

The weekend through to the middle of the following week is honestly a write-off for quality surfing. The swell builds to 5ft – 7ft from the NW, but it’s short-period windswell (8-10 seconds), and the wind is persistently cross-onshore or cross-shore. It’s going to be choppy and ugly. For a point break, that’s disappointing. The energy peaks on Saturday the 18th (962), but it’s just a wall of messy whitewater. This is more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle situation.

There is a glimmer of hope late in the period. On Saturday, July 25th, the afternoon sees a big shift. A new, long-period groundswell from the SW at 21 seconds shows up, with a combined energy of 1162. The swell height is only 3ft, but that period is very long. The wind is still cross-onshore, but it’s light. This is the standout moment. The following morning, Sunday the 26th, still has that SW groundswell (20 seconds, 889) with light cross-onshore winds. It’s still a bit of a “marginal” call, but it’s the cleanest window we’ve got. Because it’s a point break, that long period will wrap in nicely, offering some proper lines. Just keep in mind it’s nearly two weeks out, so it’s promising but not locked in yet.

After that, Monday the 27th afternoon mixes things up with a 6ft NW swell (10 seconds) and a lot of energy (1156), but the wind is up and it’s messy again.

Honestly, if you’re chasing the best of a bad lot, pin your hopes on the morning of Sunday, July 26th. If you’re a beginner, the whole forecast is a miss – the swell gets too big with bad wind, and the small windows are too marginal. For the experienced crew, the late July SW groundswell is the only thing that looks like it might deliver a few clean ones.

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 18°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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WNW
19
0.6
WNW
18
0.9
WNW
17
0.9
WNW
17
0.9
WNW
16
0.8
WNW
16
0.9
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16
1.6
NW
10
0.8
WNW
15
1.6
NW
8
2
NW
8
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8
1.9
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8
1.8
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8
1.6
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8
1.3
NW
8
1.3
NW
8
1.3
NW
8
1.3
NW
9
1.1
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8
0.6
SW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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251
419
492
371
288
388
469
270
267
494
507
493
482
327
233
208
233
294
145
127
Wind (km/h)
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WSW
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WNW
5
ENE
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NW
20
NW
10
N
15
NNW
25
NNW
15
N
20
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25
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10
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10
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Wind State
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glassy
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High Tide
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
7:51AM1.50m
7:16PM2.29m
Low Tide
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
12:40PM0.98m
2:43AM0.27m
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Feels °C
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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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