Oregon
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Otter Rock, Oregon. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Sun, May 10: 6–7ft, 11s period, rated Poor - Fair. Not the most exciting day — 6-7ft and poor - fair conditions with moderate NNW wind around 9mph.
Mon, May 11: 6–7ft, 11s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 6-7ft on W swell at 11s with 9mph NNE winds. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 14mph from the N and dropping conditions to poor.
Tue, May 12: 5–6ft, 11s period, rated Very Good. Get out early for the best of it — 5-6ft waves on W swell at 11s and light E winds. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 10mph from the W and dropping conditions to poor.
Wed, May 13: 6–7ft, 13s period, rated Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 6-7ft waves on W swell at 11s and calm winds. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 8mph from the W and dropping conditions to poor - fair.
Thu, May 14: 5–6ft, 12s period, rated Poor - Fair. Not the most exciting day — 5-6ft and poor - fair conditions with light winds out of the SW. Expect the wind to bump up to around 9mph by PM.
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Otter Rock is a scenic rocky point break on Oregon's central coast that offers consistent, quality waves when swells align properly. The spot's rocky bottom creates defined, peeling waves that work best during larger Pacific swells, particularly those wrapping around from the west. This is a more secluded option compared to nearby breaks, making it a quieter alternative for intermediate surfers seeking waves with character and coastal beauty.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Otter Rock is 5-7ft with a 10.35s swell period. Wind is NNW at 9mph and conditions are rated Poor - Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Otter Rock is 5-7ft, produced by a 3.7ft W primary swell at 10s, a 2.1ft WNW secondary swell at 12s, a 0.9ft WSW tertiary swell at 16s, a 0.9ft NNW wind swell swell at 4s. Breaking wave height is the actual rideable wave size at the shore — calculated from offshore swell data using this spot's coastal bathymetry — not the raw buoy reading.
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Otter Rock is Wednesday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 6ft waves, a 10.6s swell period, and conditions rated Very Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Otter Rock works best with a W swell and E winds. Offshore winds groom the face of the wave, while onshore winds turn it sloppy. Cross-offshore conditions usually produce the cleanest shape.
Tide plays a big role at Otter Rock. Mid tide works for most beach breaks, while reef and point breaks often prefer higher or lower stages. Use the tide chart above to line up your session with the swell peak.
Otter Rock is a reef with a rock bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. Otter Rock is a scenic rocky point break on Oregon's central coast that offers consistent, quality waves when swells align properly. The spot's rocky bottom creates defined, peeling waves that work best during larger Pacific swells, particularly those wrapping around from the west. This is a more secluded option compared to nearby breaks, making it a quieter alternative for intermediate surfers seeking waves with character and coastal beauty.
The prime season at Otter Rock is fall, when swell direction, wind patterns, and water temps line up most consistently. Outside the peak season you can still score, but you'll need to watch the forecast closely for the right windows.
Common hazards at Otter Rock include rocks, strong currents, shallow water, sharp reef. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Otter Rock forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable. Extended forecasts show general trends. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
