Otter Rock Surf Break

Lat Long: 44.75° N 124.07° W

Otter Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 25 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Otter Rock sea temperature is
9.2°C
5.9° 

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 26 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SW swell with 306 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period with WSW 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 (Aug 26) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Otter Rock in the next 16 days are 0.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 26th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 26th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sun 30th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s have a look at what Otter Rock has in store for us over the next couple of weeks.

Straight up, the first week and a half is a tough slog. There’s a long stretch of small, weak, onshore slop to wade through. From Tuesday 25 August right through to the end of the month, we’re looking at surf that’s barely a whisper – mostly 1ft to 3ft, with a short period swell that’s got no grunt. The wind is mostly cross-onshore, and the water temp is a staggering 49°F, which is 11°F colder than usual for this time of year. That’s freakishly cold, so you’ll need a thick suit and a lot of patience. The combined energy barely cracks 300 for most of that time, which is weak. Conditions are consistently poor or marginal, and the scores reflect that. Honestly, it’s not worth paddling out. There’s a window of glassy conditions on Tuesday morning 8 September, with a 5ft NW swell and a 8-second period. That’s the best we get – clean, small, and with that slight air breeze making it look pretty. But the energy is still moderate (327) and the swell is short period, so it’s more of a longboard or fish session than anything with power. The real standout, if you’re an experienced surfer, is Thursday 3 September afternoon. That’s a solid 7ft swell from the WNW with a 11-second period, and the combined energy rockets up to 1469 – that’s strong. The wind is cross-shore and moderate, so it’ll be a bit choppy, but that’s proper power for Otter Rock. That’s one for the experts only, though. For the rest of the first week of September, we’ve got a mix of 4ft to 7ft from the NW, but the wind is often cross-onshore or onshore, keeping things messy. The Saturday 5 September morning has a rain shower and a 5ft NW swell, with light wind, but it’s marginal. The best bet for clean, rideable waves is that Tuesday 8 September morning – glassy, 5ft, and the only time in the whole run where the wind is actually offshore. It’s a beginner-friendly size, too. After that, Wednesday 9 September brings a pulse of 6ft NW swell, but the wind turns cross-onshore again, so it’s back to the struggle. To sum it up: the first week is a write-off. The second week has a few pulses of size, but the wind is mostly against you. The standout is Thursday 3 September afternoon for the big stuff (expert only), and Tuesday 8 September morning for a clean, small session. Crowds are likely at Otter Rock, so plan accordingly. Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
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1
0
1
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1
2
0
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
2
1
0
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WSW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.6
WSW
16
0.6
WSW
16
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
WSW
16
0.5
SW
17
0.4
SW
18
0.6
SW
15
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
171
124
166
166
109
104
104
102
116
181
140
111
174
302
306
242
209
206
203
Wind (km/h)
5
SE
10
SW
10
SW
5
S
15
SW
10
WSW
5
N
15
NW
20
NW
5
NE
10
NW
20
NNW
5
NE
10
NNW
20
NNW
5
NE
10
SSW
10
SW
5
SW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
11:07PM2.40m
12:33PM2.05m
11:47PM2.46m
12:58PM2.16m
00:26AM2.47m
1:24PM2.27m
1:06AM2.44m
1:50PM2.38m
1:47AM2.36m
2:17PM2.47m
2:31AM2.23m
2:47PM2.54m
3:20AM2.08m
Low Tide
6:02AM-0.14m
5:54PM0.82m
6:32AM-0.19m
6:32PM0.65m
7:01AM-0.18m
7:10PM0.48m
7:30AM-0.10m
7:49PM0.32m
8:00AM0.04m
8:29PM0.19m
8:30AM0.24m
9:14PM0.09m
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6:31
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6:33
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6:35
6:37
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8:06
8:04
8:01
8:00
7:59
7:57
7:54
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Temp °C
14
18
18
16
16
16
16
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16
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16
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Feels °C
14
17
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16
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14
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12
13
15
14
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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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