Otter Rock Surf Break

Lat Long: 44.75° N 124.07° W

Otter Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 25 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Otter Rock sea temperature is
11.2° C
3.4° 

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 26 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 26 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 19s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 19s period, WSW swell with 657 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 19s 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 Sunday (Jul 26) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 9s. 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 0.9m 19s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sun 26th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 19s
Best Surf11PM (Sun 26th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 19s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sun 26th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 19s

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


The Lowdown

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

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – it's a lean run. The forecast kicks off on Sunday the 26th of July with some small, long-period swell, but it's plagued by cross-onshore breezes and marginal conditions. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing to write home about. We're looking at waves around 3 ft out of the southwest, with a very long 20-second period. That’s proper groundswell, which at a point break like Otter Rock can be a blessing, offering up some shape and making the paddle out a bit easier between sets. The combined energy is moderate (738). Honestly, it's a tough call to even paddle out for these, as the wind is just messing it up.

Monday the 27th and Tuesday the 28th are more of the same story – small, long-period south-west groundswell, still hanging around that 2 ft to 3 ft mark, but with that same cross-onshore wind from the southwest. The wave energy is moderate (648 and 575), but the quality just isn't there for a good session. By Wednesday the 29th, the wind starts to pick up and the conditions get choppier, and from Thursday the 30th right through the end of the month and into the start of August, we're looking at a long stretch of truly poor surf. The swell drops, the wind turns onshore, and the combined energy plummets to weak values (258, 231). This is a real dry spell, with no surf on offer for the first week.

Now, heading into the second week, the models are hinting at a bit of a pulse around Sunday the 2nd of August. The swell bumps up to 4 ft from the west-northwest, but the period drops to a short, weak 10 seconds. The wind is still a problem, and the whole thing is flagged as poor. It's not looking like it's worth getting wet for. The trend continues into the following week with stronger winds and lumpy, cross-shore chop. The combined energy values are moderate (up to 469) but it's all wind and chop, no shape. By the 8th and 9th of August, the swell is mostly from the north-northwest with short periods, and the wind is relentless. There is no standout session in this entire 16-day window. The set-up is so blown out and choppy that it looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

So, what's the bottom line? Otter Rock is in a real funk. There's no good surf on offer for the foreseeable future. Sometimes you just have to wait for the forecasts to change.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

Sunday
26
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Period (s)
0.7
SW
21
0.9
SW
20
0.9
WSW
19
0.7
SW
19
0.9
SW
18
0.9
WSW
18
0.9
WSW
18
0.7
SW
16
0.9
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16
0.9
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17
0.9
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0.8
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0.7
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SW
14
0.7
SW
14
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
463
552
657
380
455
547
584
274
395
434
493
318
310
302
295
233
209
206
203
Wind (km/h)
5
S
10
SW
10
W
10
SSE
10
SW
10
W
10
SSE
10
WSW
10
NW
10
N
15
NNW
20
NNW
5
NNE
10
NW
15
NW
5
NE
10
WNW
15
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5
NW
Wind State
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cross-on
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High Tide
9:55PM2.32m
12:12PM1.81m
10:42PM2.39m
12:44PM1.88m
11:24PM2.45m
1:14PM1.94m
00:04AM2.50m
1:43PM2.01m
00:41AM2.51m
2:11PM2.08m
1:18AM2.47m
2:39PM2.15m
1:57AM2.37m
Low Tide
5:19AM-0.05m
4:51PM1.21m
5:58AM-0.16m
5:34PM1.12m
6:33AM-0.26m
6:13PM1.02m
7:06AM-0.32m
6:51PM0.91m
7:37AM-0.35m
7:30PM0.81m
8:06AM-0.32m
8:09PM0.71m
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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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