Otter Rock Surf Break

Lat Long: 44.75° N 124.07° W

Otter Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 09 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Otter Rock sea temperature is
9.8° C
4.9° 

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 10 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 11 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 15s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, NW swell with 447 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period with SW 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 Friday (Jul 10) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s 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 1.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 10th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 11th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 15s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sun 12th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s

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


Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s talk about the next couple of weeks here at Otter Rock.

To be straight with you, the outlook is pretty grim for a good chunk of the 16-day window. The first solid recommendation for a surf doesn't kick in until the morning of Thursday, July 24th, so we’re looking at a long two-week stretch of mostly poor, choppy, or just plain messy conditions. The wind is almost always coming from the north or northwest, hitting the break as a cross-onshore, and that’s making everything choppy and lumpy. The water is astonishingly cold, at 50°, which is a massive 9° below normal for this time of year. That’s not just a little chilly, that’s a full-on winter wetsuit and hood situation in July.

Let’s run through the first week. From Thursday, July 9th, through to Wednesday, July 15th, it’s a write-off. The wind is constantly cross-onshore, the swell is small and weak, and the wave energy is moderate at best. Even the weekend of July 12th and 13th looks poor, with the wind picking up to 16 mph and creating a lumpy cross-chop. There’s a brief moment on Saturday morning, July 11th, with a 4 ft WNW swell at 10 seconds, but the cross-shore wind and marginal tide conditions make it a no-go for a decent session. The energy is moderate though, at 524.

The second week doesn’t get much better. From July 16th through to July 23rd, we’re still stuck in the same pattern. The swell periods are often short, around 8-9 seconds, with the wind never letting up. The only real bit of hope is the morning of Thursday, July 24th. This is the standout. The swell is 8 ft from the NW with a period of 9 seconds, and the combined energy is strong at 965. The wind is a cross-shore breeze, which is better than the constant onshore we’ve had. The catch is, this is a big swell, over 8 ft, and with a period of only 9 seconds, it’s going to be a powerful, crumbly, and challenging wave. This is expert territory only. The water is still cold, the crowd can be ‘often’ there, but the quality is only marginal due to the conditions. The afternoon of July 24th sees an 8 ft swell with even stronger energy at 1305, but the wind is still cross-shore, making it a messy, lumpy affair.

Honestly, for the next two weeks, the setup at Otter Rock looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The constant cross-onshore winds and significant swell events are better suited for a kite. The only real chance for a paddle surf is the morning of the 24th, and that’s for experienced surfers only.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
15
0.8
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15
0.8
SW
15
1.3
WNW
10
1.4
WNW
10
1.5
WNW
10
1.2
WNW
9
1.7
NW
9
1.4
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8
1.2
NW
8
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8
0.4
WNW
14
0.5
W
14
0.5
W
14
0.5
W
9
0.9
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
9
0.5
WNW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
432
208
306
269
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312
365
394
248
447
270
187
187
69
106
100
41
133
120
205
Wind (km/h)
20
NNW
20
NNW
5
NNE
10
NW
15
NW
5
NNW
5
NNW
20
NNW
10
NNE
15
NNW
25
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10
N
15
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20
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20
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NE
15
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25
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15
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Wind State
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High Tide
8:30AM1.51m
7:54PM2.53m
9:55AM1.61m
8:51PM2.65m
11:05AM1.75m
9:49PM2.76m
12:01PM1.90m
10:47PM2.86m
12:49PM2.03m
11:43PM2.92m
1:34PM2.14m
00:37AM2.91m
2:17PM2.22m
1:28AM2.82m
Low Tide
1:19PM0.87m
3:19AM-0.13m
2:28PM1.01m
4:18AM-0.39m
3:38PM1.06m
5:13AM-0.62m
4:44PM1.02m
6:05AM-0.78m
5:44PM0.92m
6:53AM-0.87m
6:39PM0.80m
7:39AM-0.86m
7:34PM0.69m
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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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