Otter Rock Surf Break

Lat Long: 44.75° N 124.07° W

Otter Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 03 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Otter Rock sea temperature is
13.6°C
1.4° 

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 3 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, WNW swell with 1,910 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s 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 Thursday (Sep 03) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 19s. 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 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Thu 3rd Sep)8ft (2.5m) 11s
Best Surf 8PM (Thu 3rd Sep)8ft (2.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 5PM (Thu 3rd Sep)10ft (3.0m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

Right, folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what Otter Rock's got cookin' for us over the next couple of weeks. It's a bit of a mixed bag, so we'll take it day by day.

First up, the water temp is sitting at 57°F right now, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year. The sea has that winter chill feel to it, so you'll want a good suit.

The first real chance to get wet comes on Thursday, the 3rd of September, but it's not a pretty one. We've got an 8 ft swell from the WNW with a short 11-second period, and a cross-shore wind. The combined energy is strong (1889), but the onshore breeze is going to rip it up. It's a messy, choppy mess. Not worth paddling out for.

Friday morning, the 4th, is where it starts to get interesting. The swell drops to a much more manageable 6 ft from the WNW, but the real story is the wind. It's swinging offshore from the east, light at 6 mph. That's going to clean things right up. The energy is moderate (807), but clean surf is clean surf. This is a solid option for the more experienced surfer as the swell is a bit over 5 ft.

Saturday morning, the 5th, is the true standout of this whole forecast. The swell is a small 3 ft from the SW, but it's a long-period groundswell at 16 seconds. The wind is glassy from the NW. It's going to be beautiful. The energy is moderate (548). This is that classic Otter Rock point break session. The long period and light wind will make for some really fun, lined-up waves. Keep in mind the crowd can be an issue here, as it's often busy.

Sunday morning, the 6th, offers another chance at a glassy session, with a 2 ft SW swell (15 seconds) and zero wind. It's clean, but the energy is pretty weak (446). It's a fun little grovel board morning.

The rest of the first week and into the second week is largely a bust. There's a lot of cross-on winds and choppy conditions, with small, weak swell. The mornings of the 8th, 9th, and 10th offer some glassy conditions, but the swell is tiny and short-period, not really worth getting excited about. The energy is weak, in the 200s and 300s.

Then we get a big pulse on Saturday the 12th of September. An 8 ft groundswell from the SSW hits, with a massive combined energy of 2355. The wind is onshore from the WSW. This is a powerful, powerful swell, but it's going to be a beast. Over 8 ft, this is expert territory only. It will be a washing machine.

The rest of the second week, from the 13th onwards, is a long stretch of NW windswell with persistent cross-shore winds. The swell sits between 4 ft and 7 ft, but the energy is moderate (400-700s). The wind is never favorable, just a constant cross-shore chop. There's nothing to get excited about. It's a solid week of poor conditions.

So, to wrap it up: your best bet is this Friday morning (4th) for the clean offshore lines, but the absolute standout is Saturday morning (5th) for the glassy, long-period beauty. The big swell on the 12th is for the big dogs only. After that, the forecast looks grim for the next week.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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WNW
11
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2.3
WNW
10
1.6
WNW
10
0.8
SW
18
1.2
WNW
9
0.8
SW
16
0.8
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16
0.7
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16
0.6
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15
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NW
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0.7
WNW
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0.4
SW
18
1.2
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7
1.3
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1542
1910
1018
443
370
243
318
361
239
183
212
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167
164
153
145
87
87
124
159
133
Wind (km/h)
25
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15
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10
E
10
NW
5
ESE
5
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NNW
5
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NNE
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High Tide
4:46PM2.50m
6:54AM1.63m
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
Low Tide
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
3:44PM1.02m
4:43AM-0.31m
4:45PM0.77m
5:29AM-0.34m
5:37PM0.52m
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Temp °C
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Feels °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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