Otter Rock Surf Break

Lat Long: 44.75° N 124.07° W

Otter Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 08 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Otter Rock sea temperature is
13.7°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 8 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 11 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s period, NW swell with 531 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period with NNW 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 (Sep 09) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s 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 1.8m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) at 8AM. 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 (Wed 9th Sep)5ft (1.5m) 6s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 11th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s
Most Powerful 8AM (Fri 11th Sep)6ft (1.8m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

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

To be honest, the first week is a bit of a struggle. There’s a lot of cross-shore wind and choppy conditions, and the swell is all over the place. The water is sitting at 57°F which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want that extra rubber.

Tuesday the 8th is a write-off. A tiny 2ft SW swell with a long 13-second period, but the wind is cross and it’s just poor. Wednesday the 9th stays marginal with a 4ft NW swell, but the wind is still cross. Thursday the 10th has a bit more energy (763) but the wind is up and the quality is just not there. Friday the 11th is the best of a weak bunch, with a 6ft NW swell and light NNW winds, but it’s still cross-onshore, keeping it messy. Worth a look if you’re desperate.

Saturday the 12th is interesting, but not for the right reasons. The morning has a clean cross-offshore wind from the SSE, but the swell is only 3ft from the SW with a 15-second period, and we’re getting rain. It’s just too small to get excited about.

Sunday the 13th morning is the standout of the first week. The wind goes glassy, dead calm, with a 3ft SW groundswell (14-second period). That long period will wrap nicely into the point and the conditions will be perfect. The size is small, but it’ll be a beautiful morning session if you’ve got a log. The energy is moderate (467). This is your best bet in the early run.

The following week actually looks more promising. Monday the 22nd of September brings a solid 5ft WNW swell, with a 12-second period and a big jump in energy (926). The wind is light and cross from the NNW, not ideal, but the size is there. Then Wednesday the 23rd of September pushes up to 6ft from the WNW at 11 seconds, with strong energy (937). That’s the pick of the whole forecast. It’s a bit too big for beginners, but for the experienced crew, the point will be turning on. The wind is a light cross-onshore, so it won’t be perfect, but with that much energy in the water, it’ll be the best waves we’ve seen in a while.

Overall, for the next 16 days, Sunday the 13th morning is the cleanest, glassy session, but it’s small. The real standout is Wednesday the 23rd of September with the biggest, most powerful swell of the run. Keep an eye on that one.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Fri morning). 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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Height (m)
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0.5
SW
13
1.6
NNW
6
1.5
NNW
6
1.3
NW
7
1
WNW
12
1
WNW
12
1.4
NW
11
0.6
SW
17
1.4
NW
10
1.7
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WNW
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8
1.1
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8
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8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
87
151
170
143
278
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462
238
373
488
402
326
309
293
245
238
186
167
155
145
121
Wind (km/h)
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N
25
NNW
10
NNE
10
NNW
20
NNW
10
N
20
NNW
25
NNW
10
NNE
5
NNW
10
NW
10
SSE
20
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20
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15
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ENE
5
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High Tide
11:21AM2.11m
10:42PM2.58m
11:58AM2.28m
11:36PM2.62m
12:32PM2.43m
00:26AM2.59m
1:05PM2.55m
1:13AM2.51m
1:36PM2.62m
1:59AM2.39m
2:07PM2.64m
2:46AM2.24m
2:38PM2.59m
3:34AM2.07m
Low Tide
4:45PM0.77m
5:29AM-0.34m
5:37PM0.52m
6:10AM-0.30m
6:25PM0.29m
6:47AM-0.18m
7:09PM0.12m
7:22AM0.01m
7:52PM0.02m
7:56AM0.24m
8:34PM-0.02m
8:30AM0.50m
9:16PM0.02m
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7:39
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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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