Otter Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty comin' at you from the Otter Rock area. Let's be real honest with you, the next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim for a proper paddle session. We've got a long stretch of nothing special on the cards.

For the first few days, starting Monday the 27th of July, we've got a long-period groundswell rolling in from the southwest, pushing around 3 ft. The swell energy is moderate, sitting around 608, but the conditions are just marginal. The wind is light and onshore, so it's gonna be a bit bumpy. It's not the kind of day that gets you out of bed early.

The outlook doesn't really improve much through the rest of the week. From Tuesday the 28th right through to the end of the first week of August, the wind is mostly cross-onshore, sometimes fresh, and the wave heights hover between 2 ft and 3 ft. The water temperature is pretty much what you'd expect for this time of year, nothing wild. The swell is weak and the wind is messy, so don't expect much. It's a flat spell, plain and simple.

Now, heading into the second week, things get a bit bigger, but not necessarily better. Around Monday the 3rd of August, we see a short-period swell from the north-west push up to 7 ft. That's a lot of water, but with a period of only 6 seconds and a fresh cross-shore wind, it's going to be a lumpy, choppy mess. That kind of energy (403) with that wind is more of a kite-surfing show than a smooth paddle session. The swell stays over 5 ft for a few days, but the quality is poor.

The only real window where things might start to look a little more interesting is right at the tail end of the forecast. On Monday the 10th and Tuesday the 11th of August, we get a long-period groundswell back from the west-northwest. The swell height drops to 3 ft to 3 ft, but the period jumps up to 16 seconds. The energy is moderate, around 553 to 607. The tricky part is, the wind is still cross-shore or cross-on, and for a point break like Otter Rock, that long period can make it a bit walled. Still, with the wind being light, it might be the cleanest option we've got in this whole 16-day window. It's a long way out, so don't hold your breath, but keep an eye on it.

Frankly, this is a tough run. There's no standout session here. The consistent wind and the poor surf quality just stack up. It won't stay bad forever, but for now, you're better off saving the wax.

Rusty.

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