Otter Rock Surf Break

Lat Long: 44.75° N 124.07° W

Issued: 4 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 2 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 7 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 6 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 12s period, NW swell with 980 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 4 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 Saturday (Jul 04) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m 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 1.9m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 06) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 04) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 4th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 7th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 10s
Most Powerful 2AM (Mon 6th Jul)6ft (1.9m) 12s

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 take a look at what Otter Rock has in store for us over the next couple of weeks. I gotta be straight with you – this is a tough one. The forecast is showing a long stretch of pretty ordinary conditions right from the start, with the first proper surf recommendation not showing up for days.

We kick off on Thursday, July 2nd, with a tiny 2ft swell out of the southwest, and it’s a 16-second period groundswell, which sounds nice, but combined energy is only low to moderate (339) and the wind is a light cross-onshore. The water temp is sitting at 55°, and with an anomaly of 4° colder than normal for this time of year – that’s very unusual, you’ll want a thick suit. But honestly, the surf is poor, the quality is zero, and we’re getting nowhere fast. Friday and Saturday are more of the same, with a bit of a bump in size up to around 4ft, but it’s a short-period windswell (8 seconds) with cross-onshore breezes that just chop everything up.

Sunday the 5th sees the swell actually push up to 5ft to 6ft from the northwest, with moderate wave energy (498 to 618) but the wind goes cross-shore and it’s lumpy. Still no quality on offer. This pattern of poor surf just keeps grinding on through Monday and Tuesday – even a glimpse of offshore wind on the morning of Tuesday the 7th with a 2ft southwest groundswell only gets us a marginal rating. The wind is light though, so if you're desperate, it might be glassy clean, but the waves are tiny.

The real kicker arrives on Thursday, July 16th in the afternoon. A solid 5ft northwest swell rolls in with a period of 12 seconds and combined energy jumps up to a strong 1374. That’s the biggest energy we’ve seen by miles. But – and it’s a big but – the wind is a moderate cross-onshore and the surf quality is still listed as poor. It’s a frustrating one. That kind of energy with clean wind would be gold, but not this time. The rest of the run into Friday the 17th stays lackluster, with cross-onshore wind ruining any chance of clean faces.

So, what’s the standout? Honestly, there isn't a true standout here. The closest we get to a window is on Thursday morning, July 9th, where a 5ft swell from the west-northwest with a 9-second period and light cross-onshore wind is at least surfable, even if it’s marginal. The water’s still cold, the conditions are far from perfect, but if you need a paddle, that's your best bet. For the rest, it’s a long, flat, choppy wait.

Stay patient, keep an eye on the forecasts, and don't force it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
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Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
3
0
0
2
2
1
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
1.2
WNW
8
1.1
WNW
8
1.3
NW
8
0.6
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.7
WNW
12
1.6
NW
7
1.9
NW
7
1.9
NW
12
1.6
NW
11
1.4
NW
11
1.2
WNW
11
0.5
SW
20
0.6
WSW
20
1.3
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
9
0.6
SW
18
1.7
WNW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
208
127
119
175
165
222
158
121
127
255
296
980
551
467
300
206
253
289
252
252
561
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
15
NW
5
NNW
10
NNW
20
NNW
10
N
15
NNW
25
NNW
20
N
20
NNW
25
NNW
15
N
15
NNW
20
NW
5
NNE
10
WNW
15
NW
5
ESE
15
NNW
15
NW
5
ESE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-on
glassy
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
13
15
15
13
15
15
13
15
15
15
14
14
13
Feels °C
13
14
14
14
13
11
12
11
9
11
10
9
12
12
11
14
12
14
14
12
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NW
7
0.9
NW
7
0.9
WNW
8
1.2
WNW
8
1.1
WNW
8
1.3
NW
8
1.1
NW
8
0.9
WNW
8
0.7
WNW
8
0.5
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
12
1.9
NW
12
1.6
NW
11
1.4
NW
11
1.2
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
9
1.3
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
9
1.2
WNW
8
1.7
WNW
10
Energy kJ
89
77
109
175
165
222
158
108
58
69
156
980
551
467
300
154
127
289
243
212
561
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
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
16
0.5
WNW
12
0.7
WNW
12
0.5
WNW
13
0.4
SW
14
0.5
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.4
WSW
18
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
134
155
85
127
101
73
154
79
120
129
206
206
201
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
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.5
SW
20
0.6
WSW
20
0.4
SW
19
0.6
SW
15
0.5
SW
15
0.1
S
11
Energy kJ
42
29
22
78
77
36
65
121
67
73
93
67
63
44
44
186
253
131
134
104
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
3
0.9
NW
4
1.2
NW
6
1.6
NW
7
1.9
NW
7
Energy kJ
2
24
92
255
296
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
3
3
2
1
4
3
2
2
2
2
3
2
1
3
Distance (km)
240
353
20
235
290
1
335
527
272
330
884
1
169
883
1
202
240
1
332
399
1
Best forecast wave conditions in North Oregon
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
4
2
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
2
3
2
3
3
3
2
4
3
2
4
3
2
4
3
2
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
5
9
5
7
5
5
9
7
7
6
9
8
6
6
7
9
7
7
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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