Otter Rock Surf Break

Lat Long: 44.75° N 124.07° W

Otter Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 01 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Otter Rock sea temperature is
13.7°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 2 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, W swell with 1,780 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period with W 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 3.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 19s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 7s 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 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

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

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


The Lowdown

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s have a look at the surf ahead for Otter Rock.

We’re kicking off in a bit of a sluggish patch. The first few days are a write-off, honestly. Tuesday afternoon has some waist-high WNW swell, but with a stiff cross-shore and a weak energy reading (329), it’s just messy. Wednesday gets even worse – a big 12ft pulse from the SSW on Wednesday morning sounds huge, but it’s hammered by a strong cross-shore and the energy is massive (1581), but the quality is terrible. That’s more of a kitesurfer’s dream than a paddle surfer’s. Thursday morning sees a clean-up with a 8ft WNW groundswell (period 11 seconds) and a cross-offshore breeze, but the energy is still high (2116) and the conditions are only marginal. Not a standout.

The first real highlight comes on Friday morning, 4th September. There’s a clean 6ft WNW swell rolling in with a light cross-offshore breeze and moderate energy (748). The water is a bit colder than normal for this time of year at 57°, but the conditions are clean and the point should be offering some fun lines. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, fairly consistent, but crowds are often here, so expect company.

Saturday morning, 5th September, is glassy – pink light, no wind, and a small 3ft SW groundswell with a long period of 16 seconds. The energy is moderate (527). That long period means the waves will have shape, but at a beach break it might stand up a bit straight; at Otter Rock (a point), it’ll wrap in nicely. A real treat if you’re an early bird.

Then things go quiet again. The swell drops to under 3ft from Sunday into the following week, with mostly onshore or cross-onshore winds. The energy drops into the 200–400 range. There’s a blip on Thursday morning, 10th September – glassy conditions with a 4ft WNW groundswell, period 12 seconds, and energy at 516. That’s worth a look, but it’s isolated.

The standout of the entire outlook is Thursday morning, 10th September. Glassy conditions, a clean 4ft WNW groundswell with a solid period, and moderate energy. The point will be working, and the offshore wind direction is a bonus. It’s a beginner spot, but the calm morning and decent swell should make for some of the best waves in the whole 16-day window. Crowds are often, so get there early.

The last half of the forecast has some promise but nothing certain. Saturday morning, 12th September, is glassy again with a 5ft NW swell (period 9 seconds) and energy at 543, but it’s a short-period swell. Wednesday morning, 16th September, offers a 4ft WNW groundswell with a longer period (14 seconds) and light cross-shore wind, but the energy is moderate (681). Worth setting an alarm for, but it’s a long way out.

Overall, there’s a gap of a few days of poor surf at the start, then a couple of clean windows, then another flat spell. The best bet is the glassy mornings of the 5th and especially the 10th. Keep an eye on the 12th and 16th as well, but they’re further out and less certain.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Wed morning, light winds from the SE by Fri afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

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Saturday
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Sunday
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SSW
6
3.5
SSW
8
2.3
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9
1.9
WNW
10
2.5
WNW
11
2.5
WNW
11
2.1
W
10
1.7
WNW
10
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SW
18
1.3
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9
0.8
SW
16
0.8
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16
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9
0.6
SW
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0.7
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15
0.6
SW
14
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SW
14
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SW
14
0.6
SW
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
127
1774
803
651
1684
1531
896
508
370
286
318
361
269
181
212
132
167
164
121
Wind (km/h)
25
S
45
S
15
WSW
15
SSE
25
S
15
SSW
15
SE
15
ESE
5
SE
5
E
5
NNW
20
NNW
5
NNE
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WNW
20
NNW
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NNE
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WNW
15
NNW
10
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cross
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High Tide
4:17AM1.90m
3:58PM2.55m
5:26AM1.73m
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
Low Tide
10:03PM0.04m
9:40AM0.72m
11:01PM0.03m
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
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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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