Otter Rock Surf Break

Lat Long: 44.75° N 124.07° W

Otter Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 23 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Otter Rock sea temperature is
10.5° C
4.2° 

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 24 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 26s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 21s period, SW swell with 664 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period with NW 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 23) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s. 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 0.9m 21s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 23rd Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 24th Jul)1.5ft (0.5m) 26s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sat 25th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 21s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here, let’s talk about what’s going on with the surf.

First thing you need to know: the water is absolutely freezing right now. I’m talking 51°F and a whopping 8°F colder than normal for this time of year. That’s not just a little chilly, that’s a full-on winter wetsuit, booties, hood, the whole deal. Don’t even think about a spring suit.

Now, looking at the 16-day window, it’s a pretty grim stretch. We don’t even get a proper recommendation until Thursday afternoon the 23rd. Even then, it’s a mess. The swell is there, about 4ft from the NW with a 9-second period, and the combined energy is moderate (421). But the wind is cross-onshore out of the WNW at 6 mph, and the report says it’s poor surf conditions. Honestly, it’s not worth paddling out for.

Friday the 24th morning is a bit of a tease – 4ft from the NW, 9 seconds, but again cross-onshore wind and the report calls it marginal at best. The afternoon is a weird one: the swell drops to 2ft, but the period jumps to 24 seconds from the SW, and the energy is up to 537 (moderate). That’s a very long period groundswell. For a point break like Otter Rock, that could be something special if it cleans up, but the wind is light onshore. It’s a big “if” – marginal call.

Saturday the 25th through to Monday the 28th is a real bummer. Swell hangs around 2ft to 3ft, with periods from 20 to 22 seconds (long period groundswell), but the wind is cross-onshore and moderate at 12 mph. The energy is moderate to strong (527 to 945), but it’s all blown out and choppy. Score is zero across the board. Not worth it.

Tuesday the 28th and Wednesday the 29th are more of the same: small swell (3ft to 3ft) with long periods (16 to 17 seconds), but cross-onshore winds keep it messy. The energy is moderate (around 500-600), but the quality is poor.

From Thursday the 30th of July all the way through to Wednesday the 6th of August, it’s a long stretch of rubbish. The swell goes from 1ft to 5ft, periods are all over the place from 6 to 16 seconds, but the wind is consistently cross-shore or cross-onshore, and often fresh at 12 to 19 mph. The energy drops from moderate to weak (down to 76). The only thing that changes is the date. It’s just poor, poor, poor.

There is one tiny blip on Thursday the 6th of August morning: the swell bumps up to 5ft from the west with a 9-second period, and the energy is moderate (507). But at 12 mph cross-onshore wind, it’s just another choppy mess. That’s 2 weeks out, so don’t hold your breath.

The best on offer? Honestly, there isn’t a single standout. The only day that might have a bit of potential is Friday the 24th afternoon, if that 24-second period groundswell lines up right with the tide and the light wind. Otter Rock is a point break, so it could handle that long period, but it’s a gamble. For a beginner, that 4ft on Thursday the 23rd is the biggest and most consistent, but it’s not clean. For an expert, there’s nothing that’s over 8ft, so it’s not a big-wave day.

This is a blank run, plain and simple. With the wind blowing cross-shore or onshore almost every day, it’s going to be a tough couple of weeks. The setup is looking more like a kite surfer’s paradise than a paddle surfer’s.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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Saturday
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Sunday
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1.3
NW
9
1.3
NW
9
1.2
NW
9
0.5
SW
24
0.6
SW
24
0.6
WSW
22
0.9
SW
21
0.7
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21
0.9
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0.8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
257
300
230
273
444
314
664
463
552
657
380
455
522
584
322
395
499
493
386
310
Wind (km/h)
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WNW
0
SSW
10
WSW
10
W
10
S
20
SSW
20
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10
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10
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10
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High Tide
8:09PM2.26m
10:40AM1.62m
9:03PM2.27m
11:33AM1.73m
9:55PM2.32m
12:12PM1.81m
10:42PM2.39m
12:44PM1.88m
11:24PM2.45m
1:14PM1.94m
00:04AM2.50m
1:43PM2.01m
00:41AM2.51m
Low Tide
3:43AM0.17m
2:56PM1.27m
4:35AM0.06m
4:00PM1.27m
5:19AM-0.05m
4:51PM1.21m
5:58AM-0.16m
5:34PM1.12m
6:33AM-0.26m
6:13PM1.02m
7:06AM-0.32m
6:51PM0.91m
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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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