Otter Rock Surf Break

Lat Long: 44.75° N 124.07° W

Otter Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 26 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Otter Rock sea temperature is
11.2° C
3.4° 

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 27 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 19s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 17s period, SW swell with 594 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 19s 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 9s. 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 1.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 27th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 19s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 27th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 19s
Most Powerful 5AM (Wed 29th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this 16-day window at Otter Rock is a tough one. The spot is a point break, exposed to the west, but it’s a beginner-friendly zone that’s fairly consistent. Thing is, for the vast majority of this period, the conditions are just not cooperating. The water is sitting at 52°F, which is a whopping 6°F colder than normal for this time of year – that’s very unusual, so you’ll want a thick wetsuit and booties.

We’re looking at a long stretch of poor quality. From Sunday the 26th of July right through to Monday the 10th of August, the vibe is mostly cross-onshore winds or fresh cross-shore breezes messing up the surface. The swell is there, but it’s a mixed bag of short period, wind-affected stuff. The best early window is Sunday afternoon the 26th. You’ve got a 3ft swell from the WSW with a very long 19-second period, carrying moderate wave energy (811). The wind is a light breeze from the WSW, but it’s onshore, so it’s not glassy. Still, that long period means grunty lines that will wrap around the point, making it the best looking session of the first week. The break is a point, so that long period is actually a bonus here, but don’t expect perfection.

After that, it’s a slog. Gaps of days with nothing but choppy, poor conditions. The second week doesn’t save us. By the time we get to Sunday the 9th of August, the swell is actually building to a solid 8ft from the NW, and the combined energy jumps to strong (1168). But the wind is still a problem – cross-onshore. For a point break, that’s messy. It’s a shame because there’s a lot of water moving. The real standout, if you’re desperate and thick-skinned, is Monday morning the 10th of August. The swell is still solid at 7ft from the NW (moderate energy at 1020), and the wind drops to a near-calm 5 km/h from the NW. It’s a light cross-onshore with small ripples – the cleanest conditions we see in the entire 16 days. It’s still not perfect, but it’s the best you’ll get. That’s an expert-only window though, as the swell is over 8ft early in the morning.

Honestly, for a spot that’s usually fairly consistent, this is a grim run. It’s a point break, so when it’s on, it’s magic. But with this persistent wind and short-period chop, the setup looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer for most of the month. Hang tight, forecasts can change.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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Tuesday
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Height (m)
Direction
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WSW
19
0.7
SW
19
0.9
SW
18
0.9
WSW
18
0.9
WSW
18
0.7
SW
16
0.9
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0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
657
380
455
547
584
274
395
434
493
318
310
302
295
233
209
206
203
127
123
125
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
10
SSE
10
WSW
10
W
10
SSE
10
WSW
15
NW
10
N
15
NNW
20
NNW
5
NNE
10
NW
15
NW
10
NE
15
NNW
20
NNW
5
N
15
NW
25
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15
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Wind State
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High Tide
10:42PM2.39m
12:44PM1.88m
11:24PM2.45m
1:14PM1.94m
00:04AM2.50m
1:43PM2.01m
00:41AM2.51m
2:11PM2.08m
1:18AM2.47m
2:39PM2.15m
1:57AM2.37m
3:07PM2.22m
2:39AM2.23m
Low Tide
4:51PM1.21m
5:58AM-0.16m
5:34PM1.12m
6:33AM-0.26m
6:13PM1.02m
7:06AM-0.32m
6:51PM0.91m
7:37AM-0.35m
7:30PM0.81m
8:06AM-0.32m
8:09PM0.71m
8:36AM-0.22m
8:51PM0.61m
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8:49
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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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