Otter Rock Surf Break

Lat Long: 44.75° N 124.07° W

Otter Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 01 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Otter Rock sea temperature is
13.6°C
1.6° 

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 1 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, WNW swell with 2,288 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s 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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 1.7m and 8s is also forecast. 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 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 2nd Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 3rd Sep)6ft (1.8m) 10s
Most Powerful 8AM (Thu 3rd Sep)10ft (3.0m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s coming up at Otter Rock in feet and miles per hour.

The next week and a half is a bit of a mixed bag, with the real highlight tucked away in the middle of the first week. We’ve got a slow start, then a couple of decent days, followed by a long stretch of mostly average or poor conditions. Hang in there, because Thursday morning, the 3rd of September, is the standout.

We kick things off on Tuesday, the 1st, with small, marginal waves. The swell is only about 4ft from the NW, period of 9 seconds, and that SSW cross wind at 9 mph is kicking up a little chop. Not worth getting excited about. Wednesday the 2nd gets bigger – around 8ft from the SSW – but the wind is bad, 22 mph in the morning and still messy in the afternoon. That’s a lot of water moving, but it’s going to be lumpy and ugly. Not a paddle session.

Now, Thursday the 3rd. This is the one. Thursday morning, we’ve got a solid 10ft swell rolling in from the WNW, with a period of 12 seconds. That’s a groundswell with some real push. The wind is light and cross-offshore from the SSE at 9 mph, keeping the faces clean. This is excellent surf, but with that size – over 8ft – it’s for experienced surfers only. The early session is the pick. Thursday afternoon holds at around 8ft, still clean with light winds. Pure quality.

Friday the 4th drops off a bit to about 5ft in the morning, still clean from the ESE, but the real treat is Friday afternoon. The swell drops to just a little over 2ft, but it’s a super long-period 18-second groundswell from the SW, and the wind goes glassy at 3 mph. It’s going to be glassy, clean, and perfect for a longboard or a fun board if the swell direction lines up right. Otter Rock is a point break, so that long-period energy should wrap in nicely. The water temp is 57°, which is about 3° colder than normal for this time of year – a bit nippy, so bring a thicker suit.

Saturday the 5th starts with a similar story – around 3ft, but glassy with no wind, and that long 16-second period. Morning is the time to go; by afternoon a light cross-onshore gets up.

Then we hit a dry spell. From Sunday the 6th all the way through to Tuesday the 15th of September, it’s mostly tiny, short-period wind swell or messy cross-shore wind. There are a few mornings with marginal 4ft to 5ft waves from the NW, but the wind is never clean for long. Periods drop to 7 or 8 seconds. There’s nothing here that screams “go,” and a lot of days end up with poor surf conditions. This is a real lull in the action.

The next potential flicker comes on Wednesday the 16th of September. We see around 8ft from the WNW with a 12-second period, and the wind is light and cross from the north. It looks decent on size, but the data suggests it might have some issues with tide or a bit of cross-chop. Worth a look for the experienced crew, but don’t book the day off work for it.

So, to sum it up: the best bet is undeniably Thursday the 3rd of September in the morning – big, clean groundswell, just for the experts. Friday the 4th afternoon is a close second for small-wave fun in glassy conditions. After that, it’s a waiting game for about a week until the 16th shows a bit of promise.

This is Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 41mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Wed morning, light winds from the ESE by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

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High Tide
3:19PM2.57m
4:17AM1.90m
3:58PM2.55m
5:26AM1.73m
4:46PM2.50m
6:54AM1.63m
5:48PM2.44m
8:31AM1.65m
7:06PM2.39m
9:46AM1.78m
8:27PM2.42m
10:39AM1.94m
9:40PM2.51m
Low Tide
9:03AM0.48m
10:03PM0.04m
9:40AM0.72m
11:01PM0.03m
10:24AM0.96m
00:10AM0.03m
11:24AM1.15m
1:28AM-0.00m
12:51PM1.25m
2:45AM-0.09m
2:27PM1.20m
3:50AM-0.21m
3:44PM1.02m
4:43AM-0.31m
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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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