Otter Rock Surf Break

Lat Long: 44.75° N 124.07° W

Otter Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 12 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Otter Rock sea temperature is
13.5°C
1.3° 

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 12 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 12 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, NW swell with 335 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 12 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period with SW 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 Saturday (Sep 12) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s is also forecast. 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 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) 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+) 8PM (Sat 12th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Best Surf 8PM (Sat 12th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Most Powerful 2PM (Thu 17th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Righto, let’s have a look at what’s on the table for Otter Rock. The next couple of weeks are a bit of a mixed bag, with a lot of marginal conditions and a few rare windows of decent surf. The water’s sitting at 56°F – a bit colder than usual for this time of year, so you’ll want a good steamer.

The forecast kicks off this Saturday, the 12th of September, with a small, weak 3ft SW swell at 15 seconds. Wind’s cross-on from the SSW though, so it’s choppy – only a 1 out of 10 for me. The combined energy is 602 (moderate), but the conditions just aren’t there. That sets the tone for a few days: Sunday and Monday see even smaller swell and persistent cross or cross-on winds, with the energy dropping into the 200s–300s. Not worth paddling out.

Now, a real standout. Wednesday the 16th of September morning – that’s the moment. The wind goes glassy from the north at only 3 mph, and we’ve got a clean 4ft NW swell. The period is short at 7 seconds, but those glassy conditions mean it’ll be smooth as butter. The combined energy is 260 (moderate), but with zero wind, this is your window. The break is a point, which handles short-period swell better than a beach.

Then Thursday the 17th of September morning is another gem – glassy again, this time dead calm, with a 5ft NW swell (8-second period) and a combined energy of 461 (moderate). That’s a touch bigger, so it’s more for intermediate to advanced surfers. The onshore wind picks up in the afternoon, so get on it early.

After that, we hit another quiet spell. Friday the 18th through to Tuesday the 22nd of September is all marginal with small swell and light cross or cross-on winds. The energy sits between 300 and 400 mostly – nothing exciting.

But then, from Wednesday the 23rd of September, the swell starts to build. Wednesday morning sees a 5ft WNW swell at 12 seconds – that’s a nice long period groundswell. Combined energy is 927 (strong). Wind is light cross from the north at 6 mph, so it’s pretty clean. That’s a solid option for the second week, but the long period means it’ll be better at the point (which Otter Rock is) than out in the bay. Thursday the 24th holds similar-sized swell but with a bit more onshore wind.

By Saturday the 26th of September, the swell pushes up to 6ft from the NW at 10 seconds, with a combined energy of 713 (strong), but the wind is a fresh cross-shore from the SSW at 19 mph – that’s choppy and lumpy, so not worth it. The final Sunday the 27th of September morning has a tiny 3ft NW swell, but the afternoon shows a 2ft WNW swell at a very long 20 seconds. That’s a real long-period groundswell – combined energy 599 (moderate) – and wind goes light onshore from the WSW. It could offer some clean, lined-up waves at the point if you’re patient for the sets.

So, the standout days are Wednesday the 16th of September morning and Thursday the 17th of September morning – glassy, clean, and just enough swell. For the second week, Wednesday the 23rd of September morning looks promising with that strong groundswell. Keep an eye on it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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248
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214
Wind (km/h)
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SSW
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SE
20
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S
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NW
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NNE
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High Tide
1:36PM2.62m
1:59AM2.39m
2:07PM2.64m
2:46AM2.24m
2:38PM2.59m
3:34AM2.07m
3:10PM2.50m
4:27AM1.91m
3:44PM2.38m
5:29AM1.76m
4:25PM2.24m
6:50AM1.67m
5:19PM2.11m
Low Tide
7:52PM0.02m
7:56AM0.24m
8:34PM-0.02m
8:30AM0.50m
9:16PM0.02m
9:04AM0.76m
10:00PM0.11m
9:39AM1.00m
10:50PM0.23m
10:20AM1.20m
11:50PM0.35m
11:15AM1.35m
1:02AM0.42m
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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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