Otter Rock Surf Break

Lat Long: 44.75° N 124.07° W

Otter Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 31 Aug 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, 5AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 10s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, WNW swell with 2,430 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m 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 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 11AM. 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 (Tue 1st Sep)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 3rd Sep)6.5ft (2.0m) 10s
Most Powerful11AM (Thu 3rd Sep)10ft (3.0m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, this is Rusty, checking in with the outlook for the next couple of weeks.

It’s a bit of a mixed bag ahead, but we’ve got a couple of windows that are worth getting excited about. The first few days are a write-off, but then things start to shape up.

We start off Tuesday, September 1st, with nothing doing. The wind is on it, the swell is small and messy – total washout. Wednesday the 2nd looks a bit bigger but the wind is still all over the place, so it’s not a goer.

Then, Thursday the 3rd of September is where it gets interesting. Otter Rock (Otter-Rock) is the spot to watch. We’ve got a solid 10ft swell rolling in from the WNW with a long 12-second period, packing a punch with strong to very strong wave energy (2599). The morning sees a light SE breeze, so it’s clean. This is expert territory for sure, way too big for beginners, but for the experienced crew, this is the real deal. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual to report.

Friday the 4th is still a good look, but the swell has dropped to a more manageable 5ft from the WNW. The real story here is the glassy conditions in the morning with the wind coming from the East at just 3 mph. Super clean, perfect for a wide range of surfers. The wave energy is still moderate (599). This is a standout session for those who want good waves without the absolute carnage of the day before.

The weekend from Saturday the 5th onward sees the swell drop right off, getting down to under 3ft and staying that way for the better part of a week. The conditions are often glassy in the mornings, which is nice, but the waves are just too small to get excited about. We’re talking knee-high stuff at best. There’s a long stretch of these small, clean days, but nothing with any real push.

The next sniff of decent swell comes around Tuesday the 15th with a 2ft swell from the WNW, but it's small and the wind is on it. The only other real pulse is on Wednesday, September 16th. We get a 6ft swell from the west with a 12-second period, giving us moderate wave energy (1151). The wind is a cross-shore from the north, so it’s rideable but not perfect. It’s a long-range call, so take it with a grain of salt, but it’s the best thing on offer in that second week if you’re keen for a paddle.

Overall, the clear standout is Thursday the 3rd for the big-wave crew, and Friday the 4th for clean, fun waves for everyone else.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the S by Wed morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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258
176
127
734
975
600
2430
1284
663
355
316
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239
221
212
169
Wind (km/h)
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SSE
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High Tide
3:20AM2.08m
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
Low Tide
9:14PM0.09m
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
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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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