
Surf Forecasts:
Otter Rock surf forecast from 3 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 7 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 6 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 11s period, NW swell with 703 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 4 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s 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 Saturday (Jul 04) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 15s. 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 1.8m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 06) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 4th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Tue 7th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 6th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Otter Rock over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ over the next couple weeks.
Honestly, it’s a bit of a flat spell to start. The whole stretch from now through mid-July is pretty lackluster. The wind is constantly cross or cross-onshore at Otter Rock (Oregon), mostly from the NW and NNW, making for choppy, bumpy conditions. The swell comes in, but it’s never really clean enough to get excited about. The best description is a whole lotta "poor surf conditions." There’s a gap of no real recommendations for over a week – from the start all the way to the 16th of July, the wave comment is mostly "poor" or "marginal." Not a single standout in that first week and a half.
Now, things do get a little more interesting around Thursday the 16th of July, but it’s still not a firecracker. The early morning of the 16th shows a 3 ft swell from the WNW with a 16-second period – that’s proper long-period groundswell energy, which should bring some shape. The wind is light from the NW at 6 mph, so it’s a light cross-onshore. It’s still a bit bumpy, but the combined swell energy is moderate at 737; the quality is still only "marginal" due to tide or conditions. And later that afternoon, the wind switches to WNW at 6 mph, going offshore. The swell holds at 3 ft, same long period. That afternoon session on Thursday the 16th is probably your best bet of the whole run – cleanish, with a light offshore and some long lines rolling in. But you gotta set your expectations: it’s not pumping, just a decent chance at a few clean ones.
Friday the 17th and Saturday the 18th stay in that same "marginal" zone. Swell hangs around 3 ft, still from the WNW, still with that lovely 15-16 second period, and light winds. The problem is the wave quality never tips over into "good." You’ll be scratching for waves, not scoring them.
The water is much colder than normal at 54°, a full 4° off the average. That’s a real shock to the system if you’re not ready for it. Bring the thick rubber.
So, the whole two weeks is a struggle. The only day that even whispers "maybe paddle out" is the evening of July 16th, with that rare offshore wind and long-period groundswell. Don’t plan your trip around it, but if you live nearby and see it glass off, you could snag a couple.
Stay safe, don’t get skunked too hard.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Fri morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Sun afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 3 | Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 12 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 11 | NW 11 | SW 20 | WSW 20 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
171 | 207 | 184 | 155 | 121 | 127 | 313 | 471 | 429 | 336 | 703 | 445 | 203 | 253 | 201 | 319 | 252 | 354 | 400 | 307 | 306 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross |
High Tide | 3:54PM2.02m | 2:50AM2.23m | 4:28PM2.07m | 3:36AM2.05m | 5:01PM2.14m | 4:29AM1.86m | 5:37PM2.23m | 5:36AM1.67m | 6:17PM2.33m | 6:58AM1.54m | 7:03PM2.43m | 8:30AM1.51m | 7:54PM2.53m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:10AM-0.31m | 9:12PM0.94m | 9:43AM-0.20m | 10:01PM0.86m | 10:16AM-0.04m | 10:57PM0.75m | 10:52AM0.16m | 11:59PM0.60m | 11:32AM0.40m | 1:06AM0.39m | 12:21PM0.65m | 2:14AM0.15m | 1:19PM0.87m | 3:19AM-0.13m | |||||||
5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:02 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 11 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | SW 18 | WSW 18 | NW 11 | NW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 9 |
171 | 207 | 184 | 143 | 108 | 58 | 69 | 142 | 161 | 79 | 120 | 445 | 203 | 164 | 180 | 164 | 185 | 282 | 400 | 307 | 210 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 13 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
104 | 104 | 134 | 155 | 85 | 127 | 101 | 73 | 154 | 63 | 44 | 129 | 161 | 206 | 201 | 319 | 252 | 354 | 310 | 208 | 306 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 17 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 19 | SW 14 | WSW 23 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 20 | WSW 20 | SW 19 | SW 15 | SW 15 | S 11 | — | SW 14 | WNW 9 |
78 | 77 | 36 | 65 | 121 | 66 | 73 | 93 | 29 | 53 | 117 | 117 | 186 | 253 | 183 | 134 | 104 | 2 | — | 65 | 28 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NW 4 | NNW 6 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | — |
— | — | — | — | 24 | 114 | 313 | 471 | 429 | 336 | 703 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 22 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 169 | 290 | 1 | 335 | 525 | 272 | 380 | 332 | 272 | 272 | 332 | 1 | 240 | 290 | 20 | 272 | 883 | 1 | 380 | 883 | 1 |
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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.
Otter Rock is 67 km (42 miles) from Corvallis. If you plan a vacation in North Oregon, look for hotels and other accommodation in Corvallis. Corvallis has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










