
Surf Forecasts:
Otter Rock surf forecast from 3 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 11 Nov, 4PM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 13s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 12 Nov, 10PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 17s period, W swell with 17,367 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 3 Nov, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 15s 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 Tuesday (Nov 03) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 11s. 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 5.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 12) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Nov 18) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Tue 3rd Nov) | 7ft (2.1m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Wed 11th Nov) | 21ft (6.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Thu 12th Nov) | 18ft (5.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Otter Rock over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 3 | Wednesday 4 | Thursday 5 | Friday 6 | Saturday 7 | Sunday 8 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 16 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 15 | W 13 | W 13 | WNW 17 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | W 13 | W 15 | W 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
2354 | 1752 | 1534 | 1026 | 539 | 230 | 474 | 2221 | 2182 | 6220 | 4833 | 8232 | 7675 | 4966 | 3242 | 1930 | 6568 | 9714 | 5890 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | off |
High Tide | 7:40AM2.24m | 7:17PM2.06m | 8:26AM2.40m | 8:33PM2.06m | 9:05AM2.55m | 9:38PM2.10m | 9:41AM2.67m | 10:34PM2.15m | 10:13AM2.76m | 11:23PM2.20m | 10:45AM2.80m | 00:07AM2.23m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:46AM0.13m | 1:37PM0.91m | 1:45AM0.27m | 2:42PM0.62m | 2:37AM0.41m | 3:35PM0.33m | 3:23AM0.55m | 4:20PM0.09m | 4:04AM0.71m | 5:00PM-0.09m | 4:43AM0.86m | 5:37PM-0.19m | |||||||
— | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 4:59 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:55 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 16 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
Feels °C | 10 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 16 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 15 | W 13 | W 13 | WNW 17 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | W 13 | W 15 | W 14 |
2354 | 1752 | 1534 | 1026 | 539 | 230 | 474 | 2221 | 2182 | 6220 | 4833 | 8232 | 7675 | 4966 | 3242 | 1930 | 6568 | 9714 | 5890 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 | WNW 12 | WNW 21 | WNW 19 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | — | NW 12 | WNW 13 |
201 | 460 | 533 | 408 | 272 | 155 | 298 | 497 | 1847 | 125 | 61 | 43 | 60 | 42 | 109 | 108 | — | 353 | 2053 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 6 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 18 | — | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 19 | — | — | — | — | — |
301 | 293 | 285 | 248 | 212 | 221 | 69 | 118 | 118 | 13 | — | 42 | 47 | 55 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 8 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 640 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 1 | 113 | 1 | 20 | 20 | 1 | 1 | 113 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 240 | 316 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
Best forecast wave conditions in North Oregon | |||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in United States | |||||||||||||||||||
Header Global | |||||||||||||||||||
- Map Icons:
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)
Wind Speed (km/h)
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.
Otter Rock is 67 km (42 miles) from Corvallis. If you plan a vacation in North Oregon, look for hotels and other accommodation in Corvallis. Corvallis has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










