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Otter Rock Surf Forecast

Oregon

Otter Rock surf spot

Current Conditions

Fair - Good
Wave Height
6-7ft
overhead
Swell Period
8.85s
Wind
8mph
N / Gusts 11mph
Conditions
Fair - Good
Active Swells
Primary
6.5ft @ 9sWNW
Secondary
1.9ft @ 8sSW
Tertiary
0.9ft @ 17sWSW

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Spot Guide

Break
Reef
Bottom
Rock
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
W
Best Wind
E
Season
Fall

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.

RocksStrong currentsShallow waterSharp reef

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Very Good

Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 6-7ft with calm winds. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s WNW|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Fair

Get out early for the best of it — 5-6ft waves on WNW swell at 10s and glassy conditions. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s WNW|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Fair - Good

Expect 3-4ft all day on WNW swell at 11s with glassy conditions — nothing amazing but surfable.

6am9am12pm3pm
11s WNW|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Fair

Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on WNW swell at 9s with calm winds. It gets a bit messier later in the day.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s WNW|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Fair

Rideable all day with 2-3ft waves on NW swell at 8s and barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s NW|Calm

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Otter Rock Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Otter Rock?
The current wave height at Otter Rock is 6-7ft with a 8.85s swell period. Wind is N at 8mph. Conditions are rated Fair - Good.
How accurate is the Otter Rock surf forecast?
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.