Otter Rock Surf Break

Lat Long: 44.75° N 124.07° W

Otter Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 04 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Otter Rock sea temperature is
13.4°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 5 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 18s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 11 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, NW swell with 789 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 18s 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 (Sep 04) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Otter Rock in the next 16 days are 1.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) at 8PM. 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+) 8PM (Fri 4th Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 18s
Best Surf 8PM (Fri 4th Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 18s
Most Powerful 8PM (Fri 11th Sep)6ft (1.9m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s get into it. I’m Rusty, and here’s how things are shaping up.

It’s a slow start around here, but there’s some hope on the horizon. The first surf worth getting excited about hits Friday, September 4th, with a solid pulse of WNW groundswell. Otter Rock, a point break that’s fairly consistent and exposed to the west, picks up a 5ft swell from the WNW with a period of 10 seconds. That’s got moderate energy behind it (645), and with a light easterly breeze keeping things offshore and clean, it’s a decent morning session. The water temp is 56°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year — about 3° cooler, so you’ll want a thicker suit. Expect a few others in the water; this spot can get crowded at times.

Friday afternoon the swell drops to 3ft, but it’s a different animal — long-period groundswell from the SW at 18 seconds, energy still moderate (681). Wind is cross-offshore, so it might hold up, but that long period might make it a bit straight at the beach, though for a point it could wrap in nicely.

Saturday morning, September 5th, is a real gem. Swell holds at 3ft from the SW, but the period is still a juicy 16 seconds. The real story is the wind: glassy, dead calm — an absolute treat. That’s your standout window, right there. Clean, glassy conditions and enough energy (579) to keep your board moving. The crowd situation? There’s always going to be some company on a morning like that.

Sunday the 6th is a write-off. Swell drops, winds turn onshore and choppy. From there, it’s a long dry spell. Monday through Wednesday of the first week are mostly small and messy, with only marginal windows. Spotty 2ft to 4ft swells and mostly cross or onshore winds. Not worth rushing out for.

But then, Thursday morning, September 10th, things perk up again. A fresh NW groundswell at 4ft and 11 seconds, combined with glassy conditions and energy at 541, makes for another crisp, clean session. That’s your second standout morning — early, glassy, and promising.

Friday the 11th gets a bit mushy and crosswindy, though there’s more energy in the water (709 and 935 in the afternoons), it’s not clean enough to recommend. Saturday the 12th morning is glassy again with 5ft from the NW at 10 seconds — that’s a solid, clean wave, but the afternoon gets chopped. Sunday the 13th is another glassy morning, but the swell drops to 4ft.

After that, the second week is pretty grim until Saturday, September 19th. That morning, the wind goes completely flat — calm, glassy — with a 4ft WNW swell at 9 seconds and strong energy (505). It’s far out, so keep an eye on it, but that could be the best session of the whole run if it holds. Clean, punchy, and worth marking in your calendar.

Overall, the best on offer is Saturday morning, September 5th, with glassy conditions and long-period SW groundswell, and Saturday morning, September 19th, with clean conditions and solid energy. Don’t sleep on those.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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18
1.3
WNW
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0.8
SW
16
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SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.7
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WNW
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1.1
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1.3
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11
0.7
SW
17
0.7
SW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
370
255
318
361
239
181
212
206
130
128
121
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83
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147
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166
414
290
281
Wind (km/h)
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5
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5
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15
NNW
5
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5
WSW
15
NNW
5
N
5
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15
NW
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10
N
20
NNW
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High Tide
5:48PM2.44m
8:31AM1.65m
7:06PM2.39m
9:46AM1.78m
8:27PM2.42m
10:39AM1.94m
9:40PM2.51m
11:21AM2.11m
10:42PM2.58m
11:58AM2.28m
11:36PM2.62m
12:32PM2.43m
00:26AM2.59m
Low Tide
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
4:45PM0.77m
5:29AM-0.34m
5:37PM0.52m
6:10AM-0.30m
6:25PM0.29m
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Temp °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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