Otter Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the table for Otter Rock over the next couple of weeks.

First up, the water temp is sitting at 55°F which is 4°F colder than average for this time of year. That’s a solid kick in the nuts for sure – you’ll want the thickest rubber you’ve got.

Alright, so we kick off Thursday the 2nd of July with a tiny 2ft to 2ft swell from the SW, riding on a long 16-second period. The combined energy is moderate (339) but honestly, the cross-onshore wind has it looking messy. It’s a no-go for paddling – the quality just isn’t there.

Friday the 3rd sees a bump up to 4ft from the WNW, but that 8-second period is short and choppy, especially with that cross-onshore breeze picking up to 12 mph in the afternoon. The energy is moderate (384 to 405), but the surface is trash.

Saturday the 4th is more of the same – 4ft in the morning, dropping to 2ft by the arvo. All cross-onshore, all choppy. Nothing to get excited about.

Sunday the 5th is a bit of a mixed bag. Swell bumps to 6ft from the NW in the morning, 7ft in the afternoon, but with a period of just 7 seconds, it’s just a lumpy, cross-shore mess. Energy gets up to 716 in the arvo, but that’s not doing us any favours. This is more of a kite-surfing setup than something for a paddle surfer.

Monday the 6th offers 5ft to 6ft from the NW with a better 11-second period, but that cross-onshore wind just won’t let up. The energy is strong (858), but conditions are still poor.

Now, Tuesday the 7th could be interesting for a certain kind of surfer. We’ve got a really long-period groundswell (20 seconds) from the SW, but only 2ft to 2ft. The combined energy is moderate to strong (480 to 579). The catch? Otter Rock is a point break, and that long period swell will wrap in nicely, but with the cross-onshore wind, it’ll be tricky. Not the standout you’d hope for.

The rest of the week into July 8th through to the 17th is just a grim loop of poor surf conditions. The swell bounces between 2ft and 5ft, with constant cross or cross-onshore wind from the NNW or NW. Energy values are moderate to strong at times (up to 835 on the 17th), but the wind never cleans up. For a break that’s rarely consistent, this is a long, blank run.

The Truth: There’s no single day I’d point to and say “go now.” The conditions are persistently poor. It’s a tough run for Otter Rock. You’re better off waiting for a change in the wind forecast. It tends not to stay this grim forever, but for now, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty.

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