Otter Rock Surf Break

Lat Long: 44.75° N 124.07° W

Otter Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 18 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Otter Rock sea temperature is
11.8° C
3.3° 

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 18 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 12s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s period, WNW swell with 475 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s period with WNW 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 Wednesday (Aug 19) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s. 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 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) 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+) 2AM (Wed 19th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 20th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 12s
Most Powerful11PM (Wed 19th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

Righto, the crew’s lookin’ at a pretty flat and messy stretch ahead for Otter Rock (Oregon). Honestly, if you’re itchin’ to paddle out, you’re gonna have to be patient, and you might need to keep your expectations low. The water temperature is a chilly 53°F, which is about 5°F colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll be wanting a good thick wetsuit.

The first solid call comes on Saturday morning, August 30th. I know that feels like a lifetime away. The build-up through the prior week is mostly cross-onshore junk with poor conditions. Around Friday morning August 28th, you’ve got a small 5ft swell from the NW, but it’s a short, weak period of 6 seconds and the wind is still messy.

Now, for the standout window. Look to the very end of the run. On Sunday, August 30th, the afternoon shows a hint of something, but the real gem is the following weekend. The best on offer is Saturday afternoon, August 29th at Otter Rock. We’re talking a tiny bit of long-period swell at 2ft from the SW with a 17 second period, and the real kicker is it’s glassy. Total wave energy is moderate at 289, but for this break it means clean, glassy conditions. Because the swell is small and the conditions are calm, it’s an absolute beginner-friendly day. The crowds at Otter Rock can be around often, so you might have company during this rare window of clean conditions. Also keep Tuesday morning, September 1st, in the back of your mind. It’s another glassy morning with a 2ft, 14-second SW swell and moderate energy at 321. The wind is glass again, so it’ll be clean, but it’s still tiny and inconsistent, which is typical for this area.

The rest of the outlook is filled with poor surf conditions, choppy water, and winds that are mostly onshore or cross-onshore. If the wind picks up like it does through those middle weeks, the setup at this beach-and-point might actually look more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

So there you have it. Not a classic run, but that late-August glass-off is a real treat if you’re keen on a peaceful session.

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Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
4:42PM2.38m
5:55AM1.66m
5:25PM2.28m
7:23AM1.56m
6:16PM2.18m
9:02AM1.58m
7:22PM2.13m
10:17AM1.66m
8:31PM2.14m
11:04AM1.76m
9:33PM2.22m
11:38AM1.85m
10:23PM2.31m
Low Tide
10:19AM0.69m
11:38PM0.32m
11:00AM0.98m
00:43AM0.37m
11:52AM1.20m
1:55AM0.37m
1:08PM1.34m
3:06AM0.31m
2:35PM1.35m
4:04AM0.20m
3:43PM1.27m
4:50AM0.07m
4:34PM1.14m
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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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