Otter Rock Surf Break

Lat Long: 44.75° N 124.07° W

Otter Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 11 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Otter Rock sea temperature is
9.6° C
5.3° 

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 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, NW swell with 562 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s 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 Sunday (Jul 12) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s. 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 12th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 12th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sat 18th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 10s

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


Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’re looking at a pretty grim stretch ahead for Otter Rock. The whole 16-day window is a struggle. The first recommendation doesn’t even pop up until Friday the 17th, and even that is just barely hanging on.

For the first few days, from Sunday the 12th right through to Thursday the 16th, it’s a write-off. The wind is mostly cross or cross-on, chopping everything up, and the swell is small and weak. You’re looking at combined energy that barely gets going (382), and it’s just messy. Don’t bother paddling out.

We finally get a whisper of something on Friday the 17th. Otter Rock (Oregon) sees a bit of a pulse, with a swell showing around 3 ft from the WNW, and a period of 17 seconds. That’s a long-period groundswell, which means there’s some energy in the water (703), but the wind is still cross-on and chop is an issue. It’s marginal, but it’s the best we’ve seen. The weekend doesn’t get much better. Saturday the 18th is cross-shore and lumpy, and Sunday the 19th brings a bump in size to 6 ft, but it’s short-period, sloppy windswell from the NNW. Combined energy is decent (643), but the 7-second period means it’s all fat and bumpy. Not worth a paddle.

The following week, from Monday the 20th through to Thursday the 23rd, is a rinse and repeat of poor conditions. The swell stays in the 6 ft to 8 ft range, but it’s all short-period stuff (7 to 9 seconds), and the wind is a steady cross-shore mess. On Wednesday the 22nd, the combined energy hits 1014, which shows there’s a lot of water moving, but it’s just not clean. By Thursday the 23rd, the wind is still cross, and the swell is still short.

The very end of the window, Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th, offers a little tease. The swell drops right down to 2 ft on the 25th, but the period jumps to 22 seconds. That’s a very long, clean groundswell, but it’s tiny. Combined energy is moderate (672), but it’s probably too small and inconsistent to make it work. The wind is still cross-on, which is a shame because that long period could have been magic if it was glassy.

Truth is, there’s no standout session here. The only time you might find a half-decent wave is Friday the 17th morning, but even then, it’s a gamble. You’d be better off waiting for the next forecast update.

Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
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Friday
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Sat
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WNW
10
1.2
WNW
9
1
WNW
9
1.3
WNW
8
1.2
NW
8
0.6
SW
14
0.5
SW
13
0.5
W
14
0.5
W
14
0.8
WNW
9
0.4
WSW
18
0.4
WSW
18
0.5
WNW
19
0.5
WNW
19
0.6
WNW
18
0.9
WNW
17
0.9
WNW
17
0.9
WNW
16
0.9
WNW
16
0.9
WNW
16
0.9
WNW
16
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
325
226
168
235
187
118
87
106
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110
121
120
207
203
251
419
399
371
362
353
348
Wind (km/h)
5
NE
20
NNW
25
NNW
15
N
15
NNW
20
NNW
10
NNE
15
NNW
25
NNW
15
N
20
NNW
25
NNW
10
NNW
10
W
15
WSW
5
W
15
NW
20
NW
15
N
20
NNW
30
NNW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-on
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High Tide
9:49PM2.76m
12:01PM1.90m
10:47PM2.86m
12:49PM2.03m
11:43PM2.92m
1:34PM2.14m
00:37AM2.91m
2:17PM2.22m
1:28AM2.82m
2:59PM2.30m
2:20AM2.64m
3:40PM2.35m
3:12AM2.39m
4:21PM2.38m
Low Tide
5:13AM-0.62m
4:44PM1.02m
6:05AM-0.78m
5:44PM0.92m
6:53AM-0.87m
6:39PM0.80m
7:39AM-0.86m
7:34PM0.69m
8:23AM-0.75m
8:28PM0.60m
9:05AM-0.55m
9:23PM0.53m
9:46AM-0.28m
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5:41
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5:47
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Temp °C
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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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