Otter Rock Surf Break

Lat Long: 44.75° N 124.07° W

Otter Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 08 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 9 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 11 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period, NW swell with 415 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 8AM (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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 5s 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 1.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Thu 9th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 9th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Most Powerful11PM (Sat 11th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 10s

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


Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break down this Otter Rock forecast in the old-school numbers.

We’re looking at a long stretch of ugly surf ahead. For the next week and a half, there’s basically nothing that’s worth getting wet for. The wind is constantly a problem, blowing from the north-northwest, putting a cross-onshore or cross chop on everything. The water temperature is about average for the year.

The first real chance we get is on Saturday, July 18th in the afternoon. The combined energy jumps to 1100 (moderate to strong) with a 5ft swell from the northwest, period running about 10 seconds. The wind is cross-shore, which is a bit better, but it’s still a moderate breeze making a cross-chop. It’s a marginal call, but it’s the best of a bad lot. This is a point break, so that longer-period groundswell will wrap in nicely and give you some proper lines. The swell direction from the northwest is ideal for the spot. Expect company – it’s a spot that’s often crowded.

The only other thing worth a mention is Thursday, July 24th in the morning. You’ll see the swell hit 6ft from the northwest, but with a short period of 8 seconds. That’s a lot of raw energy (541 combined energy), but with a gentle cross-onshore breeze, it’s going to be a lumpy, weak mess. That size is in the “too big for beginners” zone, and the wind won’t clean it up. It’s a pass.

So, the only real standout is that Saturday afternoon on the 18th. It’s not a classic, but it’s the only window where you might snag a few decent ones. The rest of the 16 days is a long stretch of onshore junk.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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SW
17
0.8
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
1.3
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
10
1.5
WNW
10
1.2
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
9
1.4
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9
1.1
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8
0.6
SW
14
0.6
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14
0.5
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13
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8
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9
1.3
WNW
10
1.4
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9
1.3
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
354
310
208
306
269
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284
339
411
264
282
287
162
118
118
87
115
158
328
300
243
Wind (km/h)
15
N
20
NNW
25
NNW
5
N
10
WNW
15
NW
5
NW
10
NW
20
NW
10
NNE
15
NNW
20
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NNE
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NW
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ENE
10
WNW
15
WNW
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N
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NW
30
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Wind State
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High Tide
8:30AM1.51m
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
Low Tide
2:14AM0.15m
1:19PM0.87m
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
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5:39
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Temp °C
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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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