Otter Rock Surf Break

Lat Long: 44.75° N 124.07° W

Otter Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 14 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 14 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 17s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, NW swell with 551 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 Wednesday (Jul 15) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s. 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-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 15th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 10s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 16th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 17s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sat 18th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on the table for the next couple of weeks. Honestly, it’s a tough stretch. We’re stuck with a persistent cross-onshore wind direction and a lot of poor surf conditions. The good news is that there are a few windows where the stars align just enough to get a session in.

The only spot in the game is Otter Rock, a point break that’s fairly consistent but exposed to the swell. We’re starting out with a serious downside: the water temperature is sitting at 51°F, which is a massive 7°F colder than normal for this time of year. That’s a wild anomaly, so you’ll need a thick wetsuit, hood, and booties just to think about it.

The first real glimmer of hope comes on Thursday, July 16th. The morning session is a bare minimum, with a 2 ft swell from the WNW, but the wind is a light cross-onshore at 10 km/h. It’s a marginal call, but the wave energy is moderate (439). The afternoon gets a bit better: the wind swings to light onshore at 10 km/h, the swell nudges up to 2 ft, and the energy is still moderate (464). It’s not going to be epic, but it might be the cleanest you’ll see it all week.

The next standout is Friday, July 17th. The morning is the pick of the entire forecast. We’ve got a solid 3 ft swell from the WNW, with a period of 17 seconds. That’s a long-period groundswell, which means proper waves for a point break like Otter Rock. The wind is light and cross-onshore at 10 km/h, keeping it fairly clean. The combined energy is moderate (749). It’s a marginal call, but if you pick the right tide, this is the one to go for. The afternoon session gets blown out by a moderate 25 km/h cross-onshore, so morning is the move.

Saturday, July 18th sees the swell push up to 5 ft from the NW in the morning, but it’s a short period of 10 seconds and a cross-onshore wind. The energy is moderate (873), but it’ll be a bit of a mess. The afternoon is cross-shore and choppy.

Sunday, July 19th stacks up to 6 ft and 6 ft from the NW, but the period drops to 8 seconds and the wind is a moderate cross-onshore. That’s too much wind for that size, making it choppy and unappealing.

Monday, July 20th returns to a marginal 5 ft to 5 ft NW swell, with gentle cross-onshore winds. The energy is moderate (593 to 707). It’s a “maybe” day if the wind lays off a bit more.

After that, the swell drops off significantly. From Tuesday, July 21st through to Saturday, July 25th, we’re looking at tiny waves of 1 ft to 2 ft, mostly from the SW. The energy drops to weak (162 to 305). The long period SW groundswell on the 25th (23 seconds) is a tease, but it’s only 1 ft. Not worth paddling out.

There’s a final spike on Sunday, July 26th and Monday, July 27th, with 5 ft to 6 ft NW swell, but again, the period is a short 8 to 9 seconds and the wind is a moderate cross-onshore. It’s the same story – poor to marginal surf.

The bottom line: For the next 16 days, the best bet is Friday, July 17th morning. Get out there early for the 3 ft, 17-second groundswell with light winds. It’s the only true standout. Everything else is a wind-affected grind.

Stay warm and stay patient. The ocean will turn around eventually.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
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Wednesday
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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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W
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0.5
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0.8
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9
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0.4
WNW
20
0.5
WNW
19
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WNW
19
0.6
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18
0.9
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1.5
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15
1.7
NW
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1.8
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8
1.6
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8
1.6
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1.5
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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207
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419
492
371
288
425
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389
443
358
384
320
219
Wind (km/h)
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NW
20
NNW
10
N
15
NW
15
NW
5
NW
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SW
10
WSW
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25
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High Tide
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
4:08AM2.10m
5:02PM2.38m
5:09AM1.83m
5:44PM2.37m
Low Tide
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
10:21PM0.49m
10:26AM0.04m
11:22PM0.45m
11:06AM0.37m
00:27AM0.41m
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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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