Otter Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let's get into it. The first week is a mixed bag, but we've got some real gems hiding in the second half if you're patient.

Right off the bat, Otter Rock is a point break, exposed to the west. The water is sitting at 57° right now, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year – you’ll want a good 4/3, maybe some boots.

The first couple of days are pretty average. Tuesday the 1st has some waist-high NW swell, but that cross-shore wind is gonna put a chop on it. Wednesday the 2nd sees a jump in size, with an 8ft SSW swell (moderate wave energy at 977) but that fresh south wind, while clean, is going to make it a bit of a handful. Not the best conditions for the average surfer.

Now, Thursday the 3rd afternoon is where it starts to get interesting. We’ve got a solid 8ft WNW groundswell rolling in with a long 11-second period. The wave energy is strong at 1938. The wind is light and cross-off, and the report says it's excellent for experienced surfers. That's the one to circle if you know what you're doing.

Friday the 4th morning is a good call for the weekend warm-up. Dropping to a chest-high 5ft from the WNW with a 10-second period, and the wind is light cross-off. Clean lines.

Saturday the 5th morning is a real standout. We’ve got a glassy, clean surf with a 3ft long-period 16-second SSW groundswell. That long period will wrap nicely into this point, and with zero wind, it’s going to be as smooth as silk. The wave energy is moderate (549), but the quality will be high.

Sunday the 6th morning is another glassy one, but a touch smaller at 2ft from the SSW with a 15-second period. Good for a longboard, but not a stand-out.

After that, things get small and messy for a stretch. From Monday the 7th through to Saturday the 12th, it’s a mix of weak swell, choppy onshore winds, and generally poor conditions. A gap of almost a week of average to poor surf.

Then we get rewarded. Sunday the 13th morning is another glassy day – calm winds, a 5ft NW swell, and 10-second period. The report says expect very good surf. This is a winner.

Monday the 14th afternoon is also worth a look. The wind goes glassy again, with a 5ft WNW groundswell at an 11-second period. Clean and punchy.

Finally, Tuesday the 15th morning is another glassy standout with 4ft WNW groundswell at 11 seconds. That’s a beautiful setup.

So, the best bets are Thursday the 3rd afternoon for the experienced crew, and Saturday the 5th morning, Sunday the 13th morning, and Tuesday the 15th morning for everyone else looking for clean, quality waves. The long-period swells here at Otter Rock will draw some locals, and it says crowds are "often", so expect company on the good days.

Rusty.

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