Otter Rock Surf Break

Lat Long: 44.75° N 124.07° W

Otter Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 13 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Otter Rock sea temperature is
13.5°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 14 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, NW swell with 358 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s 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 Sunday (Sep 13) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. 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 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sun 13th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Best Surf11PM (Sun 13th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Most Powerful 2PM (Thu 17th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright mates, let's talk Otter Rock. We've got a couple of weeks of surf ahead, but it’s a real mixed bag. For a point break that usually dishes out some fun walls, you're gonna have to read the conditions like a tide chart. The water temp is about 56°F, which is a couple of degrees cooler than normal, so don't even think about paddling out without a good spring suit or a steamer.

We start proper on Monday, September 14. Sunday the 13th is just choppy, cross-onshore junk, so skip it. Monday morning is the first real winner. There’s a clean 4 ft swell out of the NW with zero wind – glassy as a window. That's rare, and it'll make for some super clean, long rides. The energy is moderate at 291, so there's a bit of push but nothing too heavy. The period is a short 8 seconds, so it’s a bit more of a windswell, but on a glassy point, who cares? It’ll be plenty fun.

Tuesday the 15th through Thursday the 17th gets average. The swell hangs around 3 ft to 6 ft from the NW, but the wind turns cross-shore or onshore, adding bumps and chop. Wednesday afternoon jumps to 6 ft with a 25 km/h cross-wind – the energy goes up to 410, but it’s gonna be lumpy and messy. Not worth the paddle unless you like fighting chop.

Then we hit a lull in the second week. From Saturday the 19th to Monday the 21st, the swell drops to a tiny 1 ft to 2 ft out of the WSW. The period is long, over 17 seconds, so it's proper groundswell, but there's just no size. Tuesday the 22nd brings a real pulse: 7 ft at 12 seconds out of the WNW. The energy jumps to 1396 – that's strong. It’s a legit swell, but it’s a bit much for beginners and the wind is a moderate cross-shore, so it'll be lumpy. This one's for the experienced crew.

If you can wait, Wednesday the 23rd of September is the absolute standout. The morning shows 5 ft out of the WNW with a 10-second period. The wind is dead calm out of the NE – glassy perfection. The energy is a solid 669 – moderate to strong – so there's some real push behind it. This is the best window of the whole outlook. After that, Thursday the 24th brings another pulse up to 7 ft out the WNW, but the wind swings cross-shore from the SSW, adding chop. Still, for the strong swimmers, there'll be some heavy waves.

We fade out after that. Friday the 25th drops back under 4 ft with mostly choppy winds. The last blip of interest is Sunday the 27th – a tiny 2 ft swell out of the WNW with a very long 19-second period, and dead calm conditions in the morning. It’ll be glassy clean, but tiny. For a log, it'll be heaven. But if you want to get your head wet on a real wave, Wednesday the 23rd is the one.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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207
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126
209
Wind (km/h)
15
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SSE
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High Tide
2:07PM2.64m
2:46AM2.24m
2:38PM2.59m
3:34AM2.07m
3:10PM2.50m
4:27AM1.91m
3:44PM2.38m
5:29AM1.76m
4:25PM2.24m
6:50AM1.67m
5:19PM2.11m
8:23AM1.67m
6:33PM2.03m
Low Tide
8:34PM-0.02m
8:30AM0.50m
9:16PM0.02m
9:04AM0.76m
10:00PM0.11m
9:39AM1.00m
10:50PM0.23m
10:20AM1.20m
11:50PM0.35m
11:15AM1.35m
1:02AM0.42m
12:39PM1.42m
2:17AM0.40m
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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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