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Otter Rock Surf Forecast

Oregon

Otter Rock surf spot

Current Conditions

Fair - Good
Wave Height
5-6+ft
head high
Swell Period
8.65s
Wind
5mph
ESE / Gusts 6mph
Conditions
Fair - Good
Active Swells
Primary
6.1ft @ 9sWNW
Secondary
2.0ft @ 9sWSW
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

Patience pays off today — morning is poor - fair with 5-6ft. Later in the day looks more promising — 6-7ft and very good.

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

Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 4-5ft with calm winds. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up.

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

The sweet spot is around midday — 4-5ft waves, glassy conditions, fair - good conditions. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s WNW|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Fair

Get out early for the best of it — 3-4ft waves on WNW swell at 9s and glassy conditions. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s WNW|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Fair - Good

Aim for the middle of the day — 3-4ft on NW swell at 8s with glassy conditions. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s WNW|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 5-6+ft with a 8.65s swell period. Wind is ESE at 5mph. 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.