Oregon
8-9ft waves to start the day on WNW swell at 11s.
8-9ft waves to start the day on WNW swell at 11s.
Best window·Friday 6AM–9AM·4-6+ft·Good
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.
Thu, Sep 3: 8–10ft, 11s period, rated Poor. Morning kicks off with 7-9ft on WNW swell at 10s.
Fri, Sep 4: 4–6ft, 10s period, rated Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 4-6ft on WNW swell at 10s with 11mph from the E. Swell fades as the day goes on, dropping to 3-4ft by PM.
Sat, Sep 5: 2–3+ft, 9s period, rated Poor - Fair. A slow one — 2-3+ft waves and poor - fair conditions with gentle ENE breeze. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 13mph.
Sun, Sep 6: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with light ESE winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 9mph.
Mon, Sep 7: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with gentle ESE breeze. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 9mph.
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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 8-9ft with a 10.8s swell period. Wind is S at 28mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Otter Rock is 8-9ft, produced by a 9.9ft WNW primary swell at 11s, a 1.1ft SW secondary swell at 13s, a 1ft WSW tertiary swell at 17s, a 1.2ft NW tertiary swell at 13s. 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 Friday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 6ft waves, a 9.7s swell period, and conditions rated 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. We also verify our offshore swell predictions against NOAA buoy measurements daily — see our accuracy page for those swell-verification metrics (buoys measure open-water swell, not breaking surf size).
