Otter Rock Surf Break

Lat Long: 44.75° N 124.07° W

Otter Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 20 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Otter Rock sea temperature is
12.4° C
2.4° 

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 20 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 24s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 21s period, SW swell with 664 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period with NW 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 16s. 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 0.9m 21s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Mon 20th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 25th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 24s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sat 25th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 21s

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 offer at Otter Rock over the next couple of weeks.

We’re kicking off with a lumpy start. Monday morning, July 20th, sees a knee-to-waist high 5 ft swell from the NW, but the wind is a cross-onshore breeze at 6 mph, so it’s not clean. The water is a real shocker – 54°F, which is 4° colder than it should be for this time of year, so you’ll be needing a thick suit. The combined wave energy is moderate (612). It’s a marginal day at best, and the afternoon only gets choppier.

Tuesday the 21st drops right off. The swell drops to 2 ft, but the period jumps to 16 seconds, which is a lovely long period groundswell coming from the SW. The wind is light cross-shore at 3 mph, so it’s almost glassy. This is a rare, nice little window – tiny but clean. The energy is moderate (415). For a point break like Otter Rock, that long period will wrap in nicely, but the size is only for a longboard or a funboard. The afternoon stays small but gets more cross-on.

Wednesday the 22nd is more of the same: small 2 ft to 3 ft SW and NW swell, light cross-onshore winds. Nothing to write home about, just ankle to knee high with moderate energy (376). The water is still cold, but the wind is light.

Thursday the 23rd is where things get a little more interesting. The swell picks up to 4 ft from the NW, with a 9-second period, and the wind turns onshore from the WSW at 6 mph. The energy is moderate (415). It’s not perfect, but it’s a step up in size. The water is still cold, but the wind is light.

Friday the 24th is the best of the first week. The swell holds at 5 ft from the NW, 9 seconds, with light onshore to cross-onshore winds at 6 mph. The combined energy is strong (618 in the morning, 705 in the afternoon). The wind is light, so it won’t be too choppy, and the wave comment says “marginal” but with that energy, there will be some fun, clean lines. The water is still colder than average, but that’s Otter Rock for you.

Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th are a mixed bag. The swell drops to 2 ft to 3 ft, but the period goes very long – 22 seconds from the WSW on Saturday, 20 seconds from the SW on Sunday. That’s a proper groundswell, and the energy is strong (913 on Saturday, 743 on Sunday). The wind is cross-onshore at 6-9 mph, so it’s not glassy, but for a point break, that long period will make for some lovely, long walls. The size is small, but the quality of the wave will be high. Water is still cold.

The second week, from Monday the 27th to Thursday the 30th, is a bit of a snooze. Swell stays around 2 ft to 3 ft, with SW swell and 16-18 second periods. The wind is mostly cross-onshore, and the energy is moderate (500-600). The water is still cold. It’s small, clean enough, but nothing to get excited about.

Friday the 31st sees a bit of a bump – 5 ft to 5 ft from the NNW, but the period is short at 6-7 seconds, and the wind is cross-onshore at 9-15 mph. The energy is moderate (332). It’s choppy and messy.

Saturday, August 1st, is a real low point. Swell drops to 2 ft, with a 14-second period from the SW in the morning, but the energy is weak (201). The afternoon is 4 ft from the NNW with a 5-second period – that’s windswell, and it’s not good. The wind is cross-onshore.

The Standout:
The best on offer is Friday, July 24th. The morning has 5 ft from the NW, 9 seconds, with light onshore wind, and the wave energy is strong (618). The afternoon has even more energy (705). It’s not the biggest, but it’s the most consistent and cleanest of the whole period. If you can only surf one day, that’s the one.

The Honorable Mention:
The long period windows on Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th are worth a look for the wave quality, even if the size is small. The energy is high, and the period is very long, so the waves will be smooth and lined up. But it’s small, so don’t expect a barrel.

Crowds:
Otter Rock is a spot that can get crowded often, so expect company on the better days, especially Friday the 24th.

No major standouts in the second week. The swell is small and the wind is mostly cross-onshore. It’s not a total washout, but you’ll be scratching for a wave.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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0.6
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0.9
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10
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9
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Energy kJ
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201
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281
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314
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446
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NW
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High Tide
5:44PM2.37m
6:22AM1.61m
6:28PM2.33m
7:51AM1.50m
7:16PM2.29m
9:25AM1.52m
8:09PM2.26m
10:40AM1.62m
9:03PM2.27m
11:33AM1.73m
9:55PM2.32m
12:12PM1.81m
10:42PM2.39m
Low Tide
11:06AM0.37m
00:27AM0.41m
11:49AM0.70m
1:36AM0.36m
12:40PM0.98m
2:43AM0.27m
1:44PM1.17m
3:43AM0.17m
2:56PM1.27m
4:35AM0.06m
4:00PM1.27m
5:19AM-0.05m
4:51PM1.21m
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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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