Otter Rock Surf Break

Lat Long: 44.75° N 124.07° W

Otter Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 12 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Otter Rock sea temperature is
9.4° C
5.5° 

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 13 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, WNW swell with 457 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period with NW 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 Monday (Jul 13) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s 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 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 5s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 13th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 17th Jul)6ft (1.8m) 8s
Most Powerful 5PM (Fri 17th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 16s

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


Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a good, hard look at what’s coming for Otter Rock over the next couple of weeks. I’ll be straight with you – this stretch is looking pretty grim for paddling into a decent wave. We’ve got a long, dry spell on the horizon.

The Overall Pattern

For the first week and a half, it’s going to be a frustrating wait. The winds are locked in from the north and northwest, which is a cross or cross-onshore direction for this spot. That means the surface is going to be choppy and messy, with very little quality on offer. The combined swell energy sits in the moderate range, but the wind is just ruining any chance of a clean wave. We’ve got a gap of about nine days where the surf is either poor or just marginal at best, so don’t get your hopes up early.

The Standout Window

The only real glimmer of hope comes right at the very end of the forecast. On Tuesday, July 28th, the morning shows a pulse of proper swell. We’re looking at a solid 8ft swell from the west, with a period of 10 seconds. The combined energy is a powerful 1478, so there’s some serious juice in the water. The wind is a gentle breeze from the NW, which is a cross-onshore, keeping it from being perfect, but the forecast gives it a marginal nod. This is the biggest swell of the period, but it’s only for experts. At 8ft, it’s going to be a heavy, powerful wave that will push beginners around. It’s a long way out, so treat it as a promising but uncertain prospect. If it cleans up, Otter Rock could have some proper, punchy lines.

The Long Wait

Before that, from July 13th right through to the early morning of the 28th, it’s a real struggle. Swell heights are mostly below 5ft, and when they do bump up around the 6ft to 7ft mark on July 21st, 22nd, and 23rd, the winds are too strong and from the wrong angle. It’s a steady diet of cross-onshore wind and choppy conditions. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.

Water Temp

The water temperature is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.

The Reality Check

Honestly, if you’re looking at this forecast, I’d be checking the wind forecast for a kitesurfing session. The setup is much more interesting for that than for paddle surfing. For the rest of us, it’s a waiting game until the end of July. Keep watching the charts, but don’t plan a trip around it.

Rusty, out.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon 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 Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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Wednesday
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Thursday
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NW
8
1.1
NW
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0.6
SW
14
0.5
SW
13
0.5
W
14
0.5
W
14
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WNW
9
1.1
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
9
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NNW
8
1.7
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WNW
17
0.9
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0.9
WNW
16
0.8
WNW
16
0.8
WNW
15
0.7
WNW
14
0.6
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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167
118
87
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235
276
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457
322
353
287
270
218
166
Wind (km/h)
15
N
15
NNW
20
NNW
10
N
15
NNW
25
NNW
10
N
15
NW
20
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N
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20
NW
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Wind State
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High Tide
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
4:08AM2.10m
5:02PM2.38m
Low Tide
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
10:21PM0.49m
10:26AM0.04m
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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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