Otter Rock Surf Break

Lat Long: 44.75° N 124.07° W

Otter Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 08 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Otter Rock sea temperature is
11.5° C
3.4° 

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 9 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, NW swell with 159 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 15s 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 Monday (Aug 10) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Otter Rock in the next 16 days are 1.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) 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+) 5AM (Mon 10th Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 15s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 14th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 13th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you—this next stretch at Otter Rock is a tough one. We’re looking at a long, frustrating run of poor surf, and it’s going to test your patience. The water’s running much colder than normal for this time of year, which is a real kick in the teeth on top of the flatness.

The first week and a half is basically a write-off. From Saturday the 8th right through to the morning of Monday the 17th, it’s all cross-onshore breezes and choppy, messy conditions. Swell heights are mostly tiny, under 4ft, and the energy is weak to moderate, reading between 102 and 383 on the gauge. The periods are short and junky, so nothing’s got any push. The only thing worth noting is the afternoon of Sunday the 9th, when a long-period 16-second swell shows up, but it’s only 1ft—all show, no go. You’d be wasting your time.

Then, things finally start to wake up. From Monday the 18th, we get a proper pulse of energy. The swell builds, and the wind finally drops out to light breezes. This is where the window opens. The energy readings jump into the strong zone, hitting 640 on Tuesday morning and peaking at 1323 on Wednesday the 19th. That’s real power, and the direction swings around to the west, which is the optimum for this exposed point. The waves will be pushing 7ft on Wednesday morning, with a 12-second period—proper groundswell. This is the standout of the whole outlook. Otter Rock (Oregon) is a point break, so it can handle that long-period energy without breaking too straight. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, but at this size, with that much west in the swell, it’s not for the faint of heart. The light cross-onshore wind is the only letdown, but it’s manageable. This is the one to circle.

The Thursday the 20th and Friday the 21st still have some decent size, but the energy is dropping off. It’s still rideable, but the magic is fading. By the weekend of the 22nd and 23rd, it’s back to small, weak, and cross-onshore junk. The run is over before it really got going.

So, here’s the deal: you wait it out, suffer through the flatness, and be ready for Wednesday the 19th. That’s your day. It’s promising, but it’s far out, so stay flexible—forecasts can change. But if the west swell holds and the wind stays light, that’s the one with real punch.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Saturday
8
Sunday
9
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Direction
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SW
16
1.2
NNW
6
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NNW
6
0.4
SW
16
1.2
NNW
6
1.1
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6
0.4
SW
15
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NNW
5
0.4
SW
20
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14
0.3
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13
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14
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WSW
18
1.3
NW
6
1.1
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6
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WSW
16
1.3
NW
6
1.3
NW
7
1.2
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1.3
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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93
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98
53
31
72
123
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74
102
126
159
120
128
144
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
25
NNW
15
N
15
NNW
25
NNW
10
N
20
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30
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10
N
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Wind State
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High Tide
9:55AM1.64m
8:33PM2.57m
10:58AM1.80m
9:41PM2.66m
11:47AM1.96m
10:43PM2.76m
12:29PM2.11m
11:39PM2.81m
1:07PM2.25m
00:31AM2.80m
1:44PM2.37m
1:21AM2.69m
2:20PM2.46m
2:09AM2.52m
Low Tide
2:16PM1.17m
4:05AM-0.34m
3:36PM1.11m
5:01AM-0.51m
4:43PM0.96m
5:51AM-0.62m
5:40PM0.77m
6:36AM-0.66m
6:33PM0.58m
7:17AM-0.60m
7:23PM0.41m
7:55AM-0.45m
8:12PM0.30m
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8:32
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Feels °C
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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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