Otter Rock Surf Break

Lat Long: 44.75° N 124.07° W

Otter Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 15 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Otter Rock sea temperature is
10.7° C
4.1° 

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 16 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, NW swell with 547 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 17 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s 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 Friday (Jul 17) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s. 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 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) 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+) 2AM (Fri 17th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 17s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 17th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 17s
Most Powerful11PM (Sun 19th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 8s

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 coming down the line for Otter Rock.

Right, things kick off on Thursday the 16th of July, but to be honest, it’s a slow start. We’ve got a long-period groundswell rolling in from the WNW with a 19-second period and swell heights around 2 ft. The combined energy registers at 426 (moderate). The wind is a light cross-onshore, so it’s not going to be clean. Friday the 17th sees the swell building a little to 3 ft from the WNW, period dropping to 17 seconds, energy moderate at 584. However, we’re stuck with cross-onshore winds again. Saturday the 18th bumps up to 5 ft from the NW with a short period of 10 seconds; the energy climbs to 875, but the wind is still cross-onshore. Honestly, the first few days are a bit messy. The water temperature here is about average for the time of year, nothing unusual.

Sunday the 19th through Wednesday the 22nd shows a mix of 5 ft to 6 ft swells from the NW, mostly short-period stuff under 10 seconds. Winds stay cross-onshore, keeping things choppy. The wave energy varies from 490 to 796 through that period. There’s nothing that’s going to have you calling in sick for work.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Thursday the 23rd of July offers a 5 ft NW swell with a short period, but the winds finally back off to a light breeze. Energy is at 500. It’s still marginal, but with that light wind, it’s the closest we get to a decent window that week.

Moving into the second week, Friday the 24th of July keeps the NW swell at 5 ft with a 9-second period, and we get a morning of light onshore wind from the WNW. The energy is decent at 635, but the quality is still questionable.

The real standout arrives Saturday the 25th of July. We’ve got a major shift. A very long-period groundswell from the WSW, 22-second period, but the swell height is only 2 ft. Wave energy is moderate at 676. The catch is the wind is a gentle cross-onshore breeze, so it’s not glassy. This is a point break setup, and long-period swells like this often produce clean, lined-up waves, especially here at Otter Rock, where the optimum swell direction is W. It won’t be big, but those long-period waves will have shape and push. It’s the best bet on offer.

Sunday the 26th of July is similar, with a 3 ft SW swell, 20-second period, but the cross-onshore winds get stronger, making it choppier. The energy hits 872, but the conditions aren’t there.

From Monday the 27th of July through to the end of the period, we’re looking at small, short-period SW swells (2 ft to 3 ft, periods 15-19 seconds) with persistent cross-onshore or cross-shore winds. Energy stays moderate (481-871), but it’s all pretty junky and not worth chasing. The wind picks up to a fresh breeze on the 29th and 30th, making it lumpy.

So here’s the deal: the best window is Saturday the 25th of July morning. The swell direction (WSW) and the break's optimum W direction aren't a perfect match, but with a 22-second groundswell and a point break like Otter Rock, those long lines will wrap in and offer some clean, fun shapes if you’re patient. It’s not a big day, but it’s the only proper groundswell window on the cards. Keep an eye on 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 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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0.5
WNW
19
0.5
WNW
19
0.6
WNW
18
0.9
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17
0.9
WNW
17
0.9
WNW
16
0.8
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16
0.9
WNW
16
1.6
NW
10
0.8
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15
1.6
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8
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8
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8
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NW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
207
203
251
419
492
371
288
388
469
270
281
321
507
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454
319
257
233
273
Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
1:28AM2.82m
2:59PM2.30m
2:20AM2.64m
3:40PM2.35m
3:12AM2.39m
4:21PM2.38m
4:08AM2.10m
5:02PM2.38m
5:09AM1.83m
5:44PM2.37m
6:22AM1.61m
6:28PM2.33m
Low Tide
8:23AM-0.75m
8:28PM0.60m
9:05AM-0.55m
9:23PM0.53m
9:46AM-0.28m
10:21PM0.49m
10:26AM0.04m
11:22PM0.45m
11:06AM0.37m
00:27AM0.41m
11:49AM0.70m
1:36AM0.36m
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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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