Otter Rock Surf Break

Lat Long: 44.75° N 124.07° W

Issued: 10 am 02 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Otter Rock sea temperature is
12.5° C

2.1°C colder than average for this time of year

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 3 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 7 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 6 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s period, NW swell with 663 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 3 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 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 Friday (Jul 03) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. 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 1.7m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 06) at 11AM. 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+) 2AM (Fri 3rd Jul)1.5ft (0.5m) 16s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 7th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s
Most Powerful11AM (Mon 6th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 11s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the table for Otter Rock over the next couple of weeks.

First up, the water temp is sitting at 55°F which is 4°F colder than average for this time of year. That’s a solid kick in the nuts for sure – you’ll want the thickest rubber you’ve got.

Alright, so we kick off Thursday the 2nd of July with a tiny 2ft to 2ft swell from the SW, riding on a long 16-second period. The combined energy is moderate (339) but honestly, the cross-onshore wind has it looking messy. It’s a no-go for paddling – the quality just isn’t there.

Friday the 3rd sees a bump up to 4ft from the WNW, but that 8-second period is short and choppy, especially with that cross-onshore breeze picking up to 12 mph in the afternoon. The energy is moderate (384 to 405), but the surface is trash.

Saturday the 4th is more of the same – 4ft in the morning, dropping to 2ft by the arvo. All cross-onshore, all choppy. Nothing to get excited about.

Sunday the 5th is a bit of a mixed bag. Swell bumps to 6ft from the NW in the morning, 7ft in the afternoon, but with a period of just 7 seconds, it’s just a lumpy, cross-shore mess. Energy gets up to 716 in the arvo, but that’s not doing us any favours. This is more of a kite-surfing setup than something for a paddle surfer.

Monday the 6th offers 5ft to 6ft from the NW with a better 11-second period, but that cross-onshore wind just won’t let up. The energy is strong (858), but conditions are still poor.

Now, Tuesday the 7th could be interesting for a certain kind of surfer. We’ve got a really long-period groundswell (20 seconds) from the SW, but only 2ft to 2ft. The combined energy is moderate to strong (480 to 579). The catch? Otter Rock is a point break, and that long period swell will wrap in nicely, but with the cross-onshore wind, it’ll be tricky. Not the standout you’d hope for.

The rest of the week into July 8th through to the 17th is just a grim loop of poor surf conditions. The swell bounces between 2ft and 5ft, with constant cross or cross-onshore wind from the NNW or NW. Energy values are moderate to strong at times (up to 835 on the 17th), but the wind never cleans up. For a break that’s rarely consistent, this is a long, blank run.

The Truth: There’s no single day I’d point to and say “go now.” The conditions are persistently poor. It’s a tough run for Otter Rock. You’re better off waiting for a change in the wind forecast. It tends not to stay this grim forever, but for now, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue morning).

Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
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Night
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
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Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
1
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
2
0
0
3
1
0
3
2
0
3
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
1.3
WNW
8
1.3
WNW
8
1.2
NW
8
0.6
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.7
WNW
12
1.7
NW
7
2.1
NW
7
1.9
NW
7
1.7
NW
11
1.6
NW
11
1.3
WNW
11
0.5
SW
20
0.6
WSW
20
1.3
WNW
9
1.2
WNW
9
1.5
WNW
9
1.7
NW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
208
127
119
202
224
201
158
121
143
287
381
365
663
548
375
186
253
274
252
360
524
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
15
NW
5
N
10
NNW
20
NNW
10
N
20
NNW
25
NNW
20
N
20
NNW
30
NNW
15
N
15
NNW
20
NW
5
NNE
10
NW
15
NW
5
SSE
15
NNW
25
NNW
15
NNE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
3:21PM1.99m
2:10AM2.36m
3:54PM2.02m
2:50AM2.23m
4:28PM2.07m
3:36AM2.05m
5:01PM2.14m
4:29AM1.86m
5:37PM2.23m
5:36AM1.67m
6:17PM2.33m
6:58AM1.54m
7:03PM2.43m
Low Tide
8:37AM-0.36m
8:28PM0.99m
9:10AM-0.31m
9:12PM0.94m
9:43AM-0.20m
10:01PM0.86m
10:16AM-0.04m
10:57PM0.75m
10:52AM0.16m
11:59PM0.60m
11:32AM0.40m
1:06AM0.39m
12:21PM0.65m
2:14AM0.15m
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5:33
5:35
5:35
5:35
5:37
5:37
5:37
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9:05
9:05
9:05
9:04
9:04
9:02
9:02
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Temp °C
15
16
15
15
15
14
15
15
14
15
15
13
15
15
13
15
16
15
14
15
13
Feels °C
13
13
14
14
12
11
11
11
10
11
10
8
12
12
10
13
14
14
15
11
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NW
7
0.9
NW
7
0.9
WNW
8
1.3
WNW
8
1.3
WNW
8
1.2
NW
8
1.1
NW
8
0.9
WNW
8
0.7
WNW
12
0.5
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
12
0.4
SW
18
0.4
WSW
18
1.3
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
9
1.2
WNW
9
1.5
WNW
9
1.7
NW
10
Energy kJ
89
77
106
202
224
201
158
108
127
69
169
218
79
120
375
133
120
274
232
360
524
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
15
0.6
SW
16
0.5
WNW
12
0.6
WNW
8
0.5
WNW
13
0.4
SW
14
0.5
SW
18
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.8
SW
17
Energy kJ
208
127
119
104
104
104
155
85
47
101
73
154
63
44
129
161
206
155
252
252
354
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
WNW
9
0.4
WNW
9
0.2
WNW
15
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
17
0.3
WNW
14
0.4
WNW
13
0.5
SW
16
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
19
0.3
SW
14
0.2
WSW
23
0.4
SW
21
0.4
SW
21
0.5
SW
20
0.6
WSW
20
0.5
SW
19
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
15
0.1
S
11
Energy kJ
42
29
22
78
77
36
65
121
67
73
93
29
53
117
117
186
253
181
104
104
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NNW
4
1.4
NW
6
1.7
NW
7
2.1
NW
7
1.9
NW
7
1.7
NW
11
1.6
NW
11
Energy kJ
22
143
287
381
365
663
548
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
1
2
2
1
3
3
1
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
Distance (km)
240
241
1
290
527
1
335
525
272
332
332
1
330
883
1
202
284
1
332
883
1
Best forecast wave conditions in North Oregon
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
3
3
2
2
3
3
2
4
2
3
4
4
2
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
9
5
5
6
5
9
7
5
8
9
8
6
8
9
6
9
5
5
9
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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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