Otter Rock Surf Break

Lat Long: 44.75° N 124.07° W

Otter Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 05 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Otter Rock sea temperature is
13.0° C
1.8° 

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, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, NW swell with 311 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 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 8PM. 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 (Thu 6th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 6th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Most Powerful 8PM (Wed 5th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, it’s Rusty.

Alright mate, let’s be straight with you – the next couple of weeks at Otter Rock are looking more like a flat spell with a lot of choppy, cross-onshore junk than anything we’d get excited about. The water’s sitting at 55°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want a decent rubber.

The first surf worth paddling out for doesn’t show up until Friday 14 August – a solid 7ft NW swell rolling in at 9 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (738). The wind? Light cross-onshore in the morning, so it’ll be fairly choppy. It’s marked as marginal, and honestly, for a point break, it’s not the cleanest. Crowds are often here, so expect company.

From there, it’s more of the same – Saturday 15 August has a 6ft NW swell, but the wind picks up moderate cross-onshore again, keeping things messy. The energy stays moderate (740). Nothing to write home about.

But hold on – Wednesday 19 August looks like the real standout. We’ve got a 7ft W groundswell coming in with an 11-second period, and the combined energy jumps to strong (1223). The wind? Light cross-offshore. That’s proper clean conditions for a point break. The break quality scores well for experienced surfers. Just a heads up – the period is long enough that this swell might run a bit straight at beach breaks, but Otter Rock is a point, so it should wrap in nicely. This is the one to circle on the calendar, though keep in mind it’s over a week away – promising, but not locked in.

Before that? You’re looking at a long gap from now until Thursday 14 August where it’s all poor surf – small wind swell, short period, cross-onshore winds. Not worth the hassle. Kite surfers might have a look with the moderate breeze.

So yeah, sit tight for the next week, then keep an eye on Wednesday 19 August. That’s your window.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed 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 Sat morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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1.5
NW
8
1.5
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1.6
NW
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1.3
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1.3
NW
8
1.1
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1.1
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1.3
NNW
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0.4
SW
16
0.4
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16
1.3
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6
0.4
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16
1.2
NNW
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1.1
NNW
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0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
14
0.3
WSW
20
0.4
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14
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NNW
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1.4
NW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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277
296
205
186
143
105
121
138
80
78
118
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94
75
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75
48
52
152
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
15
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N
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Wind State
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High Tide
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
12:29PM2.11m
11:39PM2.81m
Low Tide
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
5:51AM-0.62m
5:40PM0.77m
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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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