Otter Rock Surf Break

Lat Long: 44.75° N 124.07° W

Otter Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 15 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Otter Rock sea temperature is
11.4° C
3.6° 

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 15 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 11s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 11s period, WNW swell with 450 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 15 Aug, 11PM (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 Saturday (Aug 15) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. 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 1.4m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 2PM. 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 (Sat 15th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 20th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 2PM (Thu 20th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Otter Rock has in store for us over the next couple of weeks.

To be straight with you, the outlook is a tough watch. For days on end, the conditions are just not cooperating. Starting from this Saturday, August 15th, right through to the end of the month, we’ve got persistent cross-onshore winds and choppy surf messing up the lineup. The swell is small, mostly around 1.6 ft to 3.3 ft from the SSW through WNW, with combined wave energy mostly ranging between 247 and 499 (moderate). But with those winds, it’s just not worth paddling out.

The water is running at 52.5°F, which is 6.5°F colder than normal for this time of year – that’s very unusual, so you’ll want a thick wetsuit if you're even thinking about it.

The only real chance for a surf comes on Friday, August 21st, in the morning. We get a brief moment of glassy conditions that morning with the wind going near dead calm, and the swell pushing a modest 2.6 ft from the WNW with a period of 10 seconds. The combined energy is 379 (moderate), and the break is a fairly consistent point. This is the standout window, but it’s short – the afternoon goes right back to choppy. For a beginner-friendly point, it’s a small window of clean, rideable waves. Just be aware this spot can get crowded, so get out early.

After that, we’re straight back into a long run of poor surf all the way through the end of the month. The swell picks up a bit – hitting 4.9 ft to 5.2 ft with shorter periods from the NNW, and combined energy climbing significantly (up to 544), but it’s all cross-shore and messy. At 5.2 ft, it's right at the top end for beginners, and with the chop it’s really only going to be interesting for kitesurfers, not paddle surfers. Wave heights above 4.9 ft, short period, and cross-winds all add up to a poor bet for us.

So, the only session to circle is the morning of Friday the 21st. After that, it’s an 8-day stretch with zero recommendations. Not ideal, but that’s the reality for this spot in this window. Let’s hope the forecasts change, because it doesn’t tend to stay this poor for that long.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Energy kJ
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202
308
293
283
259
313
191
147
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167
Wind (km/h)
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WNW
15
NW
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15
NNW
20
NNW
10
N
15
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High Tide
2:55PM2.51m
2:58AM2.30m
3:30PM2.51m
3:50AM2.07m
4:05PM2.46m
4:47AM1.84m
4:42PM2.38m
5:55AM1.66m
5:25PM2.28m
7:23AM1.56m
6:16PM2.18m
9:02AM1.58m
7:22PM2.13m
Low Tide
8:32AM-0.22m
9:00PM0.24m
9:08AM0.07m
9:49PM0.23m
9:43AM0.38m
10:41PM0.27m
10:19AM0.69m
11:38PM0.32m
11:00AM0.98m
00:43AM0.37m
11:52AM1.20m
1:55AM0.37m
1:08PM1.34m
3:06AM0.31m
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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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