Otter Rock Surf Break

Lat Long: 44.75° N 124.07° W

Otter Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 13 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Otter Rock sea temperature is
9.4° C
5.5° 

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 13 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 17s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, WNW swell with 493 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period with NW 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 Monday (Jul 13) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s. 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 1.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Mon 13th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 17th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 17s
Most Powerful 5PM (Fri 17th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ve gotta be straight with you – this 16-day window for Otter Rock is a pretty tough read. The water’s absolutely freezing, sitting at 49°F, which is a massive 10° colder than usual for this time of year. That’s not just a bit nippy; that’s full-on winter wetsuit territory in July, and it’s going to test your commitment.

The first week is a real struggle. From Monday the 13th right through to Thursday the 17th, the forecast is basically a write-off. We’ve got a persistent cross-onshore breeze from the NNW, mostly 9 to 12 mph, and the swell is a messy mix of tiny waves and poor conditions. The combined energy is low to moderate, ranging from 257 to 679 (moderate), but it’s all wind-affected and choppy. You’re looking at a few days of frustrating, unrideable slop.

There’s a slight shift from Friday the 17th morning through to Saturday the 18th afternoon. The wind drops to a light breeze from the SW, still cross-on, but the swell hangs around 3ft to 3ft from the WNW with a longer period around 16 seconds. The combined energy picks up to 724 and 888 (moderate), but the surf is still only marginal. It’s a groundswell, so the sets will be cleaner and more powerful, but the cross-onshore wind will keep it bumpy. Not a standout, but for the desperate, it’s the best of a bad bunch.

From Sunday the 19th into the second week, it’s back to a poor outlook. The swell drops off again, the wind is back on the cross, and the combined energy falls to 361 and 395 (weak). The rest of the week is all poor surf conditions with a moderate breeze and choppy water. On Monday the 20th afternoon, we get a jump in swell to 6ft from the NW, but it’s only 7-second period windswell with a 19 mph cross-shore wind. That’s a lumpy mess, more suited to a kite than a paddle.

Later in the week, from Wednesday the 22nd to Friday the 24th, the swell actually gets bigger, hitting 6ft to 7ft from the NW with a period of 8-9 seconds. The combined energy climbs to 917 (moderate) and 651 (moderate), but the wind is still a moderate cross-onshore. It’s too big for beginners, and the short period means it’s a close-out mess at the beach. This is solidly in the “expert only” zone for size, but the quality is poor. The weekend of the 26th and 27th shows a bit of a drop-off, with a 5ft swell on Sunday the 26th afternoon, but again, it’s cross-shore wind and only marginal.

The standout is hard to find. Honestly, the best on offer is probably the Saturday morning of the 18th. The swell is 3ft from the WNW at 16 seconds, light breeze from the SW, and the combined energy is 724 (moderate). The groundswell will give you longer, cleaner lines, but the cross-on wind will still be an issue. Crowds are a possibility at Otter Rock, as it gets “often” busy. It’s not a classic, but it’s the only session that doesn’t feel like a complete waste of time. For the rest of the month, you’re better off watching the forecast and hoping for a change.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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NW
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SW
14
0.5
SW
13
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W
14
0.5
W
14
0.8
WNW
9
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WNW
10
0.4
WNW
20
0.5
WNW
19
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WNW
19
0.6
WNW
18
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0.9
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16
0.8
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WNW
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WNW
16
0.8
WNW
15
0.7
WNW
14
0.7
WNW
14
0.7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
167
118
87
106
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110
160
133
207
203
251
336
399
493
288
353
348
270
218
215
305
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
20
NNW
10
N
15
NNW
20
NNW
10
N
15
NW
20
NNW
15
N
20
NNW
20
NW
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WNW
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SW
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10
SW
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SSE
10
WNW
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Wind State
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cross-on
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glassy
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High Tide
12:49PM2.03m
11:43PM2.92m
1:34PM2.14m
00:37AM2.91m
2:17PM2.22m
1:28AM2.82m
2:59PM2.30m
2:20AM2.64m
3:40PM2.35m
3:12AM2.39m
4:21PM2.38m
4:08AM2.10m
5:02PM2.38m
Low Tide
5:44PM0.92m
6:53AM-0.87m
6:39PM0.80m
7:39AM-0.86m
7:34PM0.69m
8:23AM-0.75m
8:28PM0.60m
9:05AM-0.55m
9:23PM0.53m
9:46AM-0.28m
10:21PM0.49m
10:26AM0.04m
11:22PM0.45m
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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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