Otter Rock Surf Break

Lat Long: 44.75° N 124.07° W

Otter Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 07 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Otter Rock sea temperature is
10.4° C
4.3° 

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 8 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s period, NW swell with 486 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 5AM (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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 5s 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 1.8m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 9th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 9th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 12th Jul)6ft (1.8m) 9s

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


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Alright, folks, let's be straight up about this one. We've got a bit of a rough patch to start. There's a solid gap of no-go surf for the first week, from now through to the end of next week, so don't bother dusting off the log just yet. The pattern is locked in with a persistent NNW wind and weak, choppy conditions making a mess of things.

The first glimmer of something rideable shows up on Saturday the 19th of July. The swell bumps up to about head-high at 6ft, coming from the NW at 8 seconds, which is short period, wind swell stuff. The water temperature is a brutal 51°F, which is a massive 8° colder than usual for this time of year, so a thick 5/4 is non-negotiable.

The real standout, and I mean the best we've got in this whole window, is Otter Rock. On that Saturday morning the 19th, the wind goes light from the SW, which is a cross-on but with only a light breeze kicking up small ripples. We're looking at a solid 6ft of swell (754 combined energy). It's not huge, but with the light breeze it'll be far cleaner than anything else. It's a beginner-level spot, and it's fairly consistent, but since it gets exposed to any W swell, the shape should be okay. Expect a few others in the water, it can get crowded.

Then Sunday morning the 20th looks okay, with a similar height of 6ft, but the wind swings back to a moderate breeze from the NNW, chopping things up a bit. After that, the forecast stays poor and blown out right through the 22nd. It's not a great run, but that Saturday morning is our one true shot.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
6:17PM2.33m
6:58AM1.54m
7:03PM2.43m
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
Low Tide
1:06AM0.39m
12:21PM0.65m
2:14AM0.15m
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
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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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