Otter Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what’s on the cards for Otter Rock. It's been a bit of a mixed bag lately, and honestly, we've got a run of pretty poor conditions to sit through before things finally clean up. The water temp is sitting at a chilly 55°, which is a solid 4° colder than what's normal for this time of year – definitely grab the thick rubber if you're heading out.

For the rest of August and the first few days of September, it’s pretty grim. Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th will see tiny 1 ft to 3 ft SW swells, but onshore winds are going to chop it all up. The energy is weak to moderate, but the wind just messes it up. Monday the 31st and Tuesday the 1st of September are more of the same – marginal, choppy, and not worth the paddle out. We see a jump in energy on Wednesday the 2nd of September with a 10 ft SSW swell, but it's a short-period, wind-blown mess under a fresh cross-shore. Only for the kites out there in that one.

Thursday the 3rd of September offers a slight improvement. A 5 ft WNW swell with an onshore wind turning light, giving us a chance at some OK shape. Still, it’s just a marginal call. Friday the 4th of September brings a solid 3 ft, 18-second groundswell from the SW, but the wind is onshore again.

Now, hold onto your wetsuits. The standout window is Saturday the 5th of September morning. We’re looking at a 3 ft SW swell with a 16-second period, but the key here is glassy conditions with a light northerly breeze. That's a magic combination. The energy is solid, and clean conditions will make this little point break fun. The crowds are listed as 'often' so get there early to grab a few clean ones before the onshore wind kicks in later.

Sunday the 6th of September morning is also worth a look – another glassy morning with a 2 ft, 15-second SW groundswell. Small, but it’ll be perfect for the log.

We get another clean spell on Tuesday the 8th of September morning, with a 2 ft, 13-second SW swell and glassy NNE winds – good for a small wave session.

Further out, Friday the 11th of September morning is the next real standout. Another glassy start with a west wind, and a clean 3 ft, 16-second SW groundswell. That combination of long-period groundswell and glassy conditions makes it a promising one, though it's a bit far out to lock in.

After that, conditions look like they'll slip back into the cross and choppy stuff for the second week. Overall, keep your eyes on those early morning windows with glassy wind for the best, cleanest surf.

Stay wet,
Rusty

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