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Otter Rock Surf Forecast, Oregon

Oregon

Beverly Beach2-3ftMoolack Beach1-2ftAgate Beach2-3ft
Otter Rock surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor - Fair
Wave Height
2-3ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
12.85s
Wind
12mph
SW / Gusts 18mph
Conditions
Poor - Fair
Active Swells
Primary
2.3ft @ 7sNW
Secondary
1.4ft @ 13sWNW
Tertiary
0.7ft @ 12sSW
Wind Swell
1.6ft @ 3sSSW

Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 312-3ft
Poor
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 15-6ft
Poor

Hold off if you can — morning starts out poor with 2-3ft waves. Swell fills in and gets up to 4-5ft by PM — poor - fair conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s WNW|15-20mph SSW
Thu, Apr 210-11ft
Fair

First light looks cleanest — 8-9ft on W swell at 10s with gentle WSW breeze. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.

6am9am12pm3pm
11s W|6-10mph W
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Forecast Charts

Otter Rock Surf 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

Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.

Otter Rock Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Otter Rock?
The current wave height at Otter Rock is 2-3ft with a 12.85s swell period. Wind is SW at 12mph. Conditions are rated Poor - Fair.
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.
What is the breaking wave height at Otter Rock?
The current breaking wave height at Otter Rock is 2-3ft, produced by a 2.3ft NW primary swell at 7s, a 1.4ft WNW secondary swell at 13s, a 0.7ft SW tertiary swell at 12s, a 1.6ft SSW wind swell swell at 3s. 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.
When is the best time to surf Otter Rock?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Otter Rock is Friday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 6ft waves, a 10.75s swell period, and conditions rated Very Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.