Otter Rock Surf Break

Lat Long: 44.75° N 124.07° W

Otter Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 09 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Otter Rock sea temperature is
9.8° C
4.9° 

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 10 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 11 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 15s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, NW swell with 388 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s 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 Friday (Jul 10) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 9s. 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 1.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) 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 0.8m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 10th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 11th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 15s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sun 12th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 9s

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


Alright, Rusty here, let's take a look at what's ahead for Otter Rock.

Alright, I'll be straight with you—this 16-day window is a bit of a mixed bag for Otter Rock. The water is running much colder than normal right now, 50°F, which is a solid 9°F colder than usual for this time of year. That's a major heads-up; you'll want a thick wetsuit.

The only real standout window is a very short one. On Saturday morning, July 11th, we might just get a little taste of something good. The swell is coming in at 4ft from the WNW with a 10-second period, and the combined energy is moderate (531). The real magic here is the wind—it's going glassy, with a light offshore breeze from the SW. That should make for some clean, fun waves at this point.

But don't get too excited. The rest of Saturday afternoon is a write-off, as the wind swings cross-onshore, chopping things up. From there, it's a long stretch of pretty poor conditions. The wind is relentless from the NNW and NW, mostly cross-onshore, which just ruins the surface. The swell sticks around, but it's rarely clean enough to count.

Even into the second week, from around July 18th onward, the pattern holds. The swell size picks up, getting over 5ft and even pushing 8ft by July 23rd, with strong energy readings (over 900). But the wind remains a problem, mostly cross or cross-onshore, and the period drops. For a point break like Otter Rock, these shorter-period swells just don't stack up. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing during those days.

So, to sum it up: your best bet, and really the only one worth chasing, is a very early session on Saturday morning, July 11th. Get in the water before the wind ruins it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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0.8
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15
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WNW
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1.3
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1.6
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1.4
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SW
14
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WNW
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9
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1.2
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0.6
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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306
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386
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388
279
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169
146
120
221
280
Wind (km/h)
20
NNW
5
NNE
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NW
15
NW
0
WSW
5
SW
15
NW
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NNE
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NNW
25
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High Tide
7:54PM2.53m
9:55AM1.61m
8:51PM2.65m
11:05AM1.75m
9:49PM2.76m
12:01PM1.90m
10:47PM2.86m
12:49PM2.03m
11:43PM2.92m
1:34PM2.14m
00:37AM2.91m
2:17PM2.22m
1:28AM2.82m
Low Tide
3:19AM-0.13m
2:28PM1.01m
4:18AM-0.39m
3:38PM1.06m
5:13AM-0.62m
4:44PM1.02m
6:05AM-0.78m
5:44PM0.92m
6:53AM-0.87m
6:39PM0.80m
7:39AM-0.86m
7:34PM0.69m
8:23AM-0.75m
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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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