Otter Rock Surf Break

Lat Long: 44.75° N 124.07° W

Otter Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 04 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Otter Rock sea temperature is
13.1° C
1.7° 

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 5 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period, NW swell with 386 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s 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 (Aug 06) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m 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 1.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 2AM. 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 (Thu 6th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 6th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Most Powerful 2AM (Wed 5th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you. The next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim for a proper paddle. The swell is there, but that wind just won't give us a break. It's a constant cross-shore or cross-onshore mess, so the surface is going to be chopped up and ugly for most of the period. We’re looking at a long stretch of onshore slop before things get interesting.

The only spot on the radar is Otter Rock, and it's a tough one. The first week is a write-off. The swell is small, and the wind is just terrible. There’s some energy around, but it’s all being ruined. The water is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, sitting at 56°, so keep that in mind if you do get out.

We’ll see a little bump in size starting Wednesday the 12th, with swells around 5ft to 5ft from the NW, but the wind is still bad. The energy is picking up, but it doesn't matter when it's all chop. The real change comes the following week. By Saturday the 15th, we’re looking at a more solid 7ft to 7ft of NW groundswell, with combined energy climbing into the four digits (1042). The period jumps to 9 seconds, so there’s some push behind it. But the issue is the wind is still cross-shore. It’s gonna be a bumpy, shifty mess, and Otter Rock’s a point, so it might handle it better than a beach, but it’s still not going to be clean.

This continues into Sunday the 16th with more 7ft swell and even more energy (940), but again, the wind is just too strong from the NNW. It’ll be a battle. The waves will be powerful, but that cross-shore wind is going to make it hard work and pretty average. This is expert territory at this size, over 7ft, and definitely not for the beginners.

The good news is that the wind does back off for a while on Monday the 17th, but the swell is dropping back to a more manageable 5ft. Still, we’re stuck with that cross-shore wind. Then it just fades out again. There’s a last gasp of long-period energy on Wednesday the 19th, with 5ft swell at an 11-second period, but the wind is still cross-shore.

Honestly, there's no standout day in this window. The surf is never going to be clean. The only thing that looks good here is the size and power of the swell in the second week, but the wind is going to ruin it. If you’re desperate, the spots that can handle a cross-shore wind better than a beach might offer something, but I wouldn't get my hopes up. For most of us, this looks more like a stretch for the kite surfers than for paddle surfing. It’s a long, frustrating outlook. Forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Fri morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Sun afternoon).

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Period (s)
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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386
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Wind (km/h)
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25
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N
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High Tide
4:43PM2.41m
5:26AM1.67m
5:26PM2.45m
6:51AM1.54m
6:18PM2.47m
8:29AM1.53m
7:22PM2.50m
9:55AM1.64m
8:33PM2.57m
10:58AM1.80m
9:41PM2.66m
11:47AM1.96m
10:43PM2.76m
Low Tide
10:12AM0.40m
11:27PM0.30m
10:51AM0.66m
00:34AM0.18m
11:42AM0.91m
1:48AM0.04m
12:51PM1.10m
3:00AM-0.14m
2:16PM1.17m
4:05AM-0.34m
3:36PM1.11m
5:01AM-0.51m
4:43PM0.96m
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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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