Otter Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's talk about what Otter Rock has lined up for us over the next couple of weeks.

We're kicking off on Wednesday, September 2nd with a bit of a rough start. The swell is coming in at 8 ft from the SSW with a period of 9 seconds, but that onshore wind from the southwest is messing it up. The water's a bit colder than normal for this time of year at 57°, which is a bit of a shock to the system. Not one for the log.

We get a bit of a clean-up on Thursday the 3rd. The morning is still a cross-shore mess with a solid 10 ft from the west, so that's a no-go. But Thursday afternoon? That's where our first real standout is. The wind swings to a cross-offshore from the SSE at a gentle 9 mph. We've got an 8 ft WNW swell at 11 seconds – that's a good, solid groundswell. This is proper Otter Rock territory. For experienced surfers, this is the window.

Friday the 4th brings a nice, clean morning. Offshore wind from the ESE at a light 6 mph with a 6 ft WNW swell at 10 seconds. The waves should have some decent shape. A good session for those comfortable in the water.

Things drop off significantly over the weekend. Saturday the 5th starts with glassy conditions and a tiny 3 ft SW swell with a very long 16-second period. It'll be clean for the longboard. By afternoon, the wind picks up and it gets choppy. Sunday the 6th is similar – glassy morning, tiny 2 ft swell, then it gets blown out. Good for a paddle, not for a proper surf.

The entire first half of the next week, from Monday the 7th through to Wednesday the 9th, is a write-off. Tiny, weak, junky swell with cross or onshore winds. Don't bother.

We get a slight pulse on Thursday the 10th morning with a 4 ft NW swell, but it’s cross-onshore. That long period 17-second WSW swell on Thursday afternoon is too small and messy to bother with.

Friday the 11th is a bit of a tease. Small 2 ft SW swell with a 16-second period, but cross-shore winds keep it average.

Now, here's our second standout. Saturday the 12th morning brings a 5 ft WNW swell with a 12-second period. It's cross-onshore, but it's a solid pulse of energy. If you can handle the cross-onshore chop, it’ll be worth a look.

Sunday the 13th morning is a beauty for the longboard crew. Glassy conditions, a clean 5 ft NW swell at 10 seconds. Picture perfect conditions for a cruisey session. The afternoon gets blown out again, though.

Monday the 14th has a morning window with a solid 6 ft NW swell at 12 seconds and cross-shore winds. The rest of the week from Tuesday to Thursday settles into a pattern of 5-7 ft swell, mostly cross-shore winds. Nothing to write home about, but there'll be waves if you're desperate.

In short: if you're experienced, Thursday afternoon is the pick of the first week. For a solid weekend session with more size, keep an eye on Saturday the 12th. For the cleanest, glassiest wave, Sunday the 13th morning is your longboard dream.

Rusty.

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