Surf Forecasts:
Lincoln City Nelscott Reef surf forecast from 11 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 12 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 17 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 19s period, SW swell with 627 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 12 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Lincoln City Nelscott Reef this week:
The surf forecast for Lincoln City Nelscott Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 12) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Lincoln City Nelscott Reef in the next 16 days are 0.9m 19s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 17) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 12th Jun) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 12th Jun) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Wed 17th Jun) | 3ft (0.9m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lincoln City Nelscott Reef over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wed 17 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | W 10 | W 10 | SW 16 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | SW 24 | SW 24 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 19 | NNW 7 |
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370 | 284 | 206 | 203 | 195 | 184 | 181 | 127 | 171 | 170 | 77 | 111 | 173 | 162 | 271 | 222 | 463 | 361 | 546 | 540 | 430 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 8:59PM1.97m | 10:21AM1.33m | 9:42PM2.10m | 11:29AM1.42m | 10:28PM2.23m | 12:28PM1.52m | 11:16PM2.32m | 1:22PM1.59m | 00:06AM2.37m | 2:13PM1.64m | 00:58AM2.37m | 3:02PM1.67m | 1:51AM2.30m | 3:51PM1.69m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:28AM0.02m | 3:44PM0.53m | 5:20AM-0.18m | 4:40PM0.61m | 6:10AM-0.36m | 5:36PM0.65m | 7:00AM-0.48m | 6:31PM0.66m | 7:50AM-0.55m | 7:25PM0.65m | 8:39AM-0.55m | 8:21PM0.63m | 9:29AM-0.51m | ||||||||
— | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | |
9:00 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:04 | — | 9:05 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 23 | 27 | 22 | 30 | 29 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | 9 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 20 | 23 | 20 | 26 | 25 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 16 | 14 | 10 | 11 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 |
370 | 284 | 202 | 164 | 195 | 184 | 181 | 127 | 96 | 67 | 53 | 75 | 92 | 78 | 76 | 79 | 83 | 81 | 546 | 540 | 330 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 24 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 21 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 |
194 | 135 | 206 | 203 | 113 | 84 | 82 | 81 | 51 | 45 | 68 | 68 | 66 | 88 | 271 | 222 | 463 | 361 | 52 | 34 | 22 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | WNW 13 | — | — | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 13 | SW 24 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 |
43 | 40 | 34 | — | — | 18 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 50 | 49 | 41 | 44 | 141 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 76 | 46 | 69 | 45 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 |
— | — | 17 | 64 | 62 | 95 | 126 | 88 | 171 | 170 | 77 | 111 | 173 | 162 | 202 | 175 | 107 | 92 | 155 | 185 | 430 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 147 | 775 | 0 | 378 | 357 | 0 | 90 | 357 | 0 | 90 | 353 | 0 | 377 | 353 | 90 | 377 | 338 | 338 | 354 | 354 |
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Information about the Lincoln City Nelscott Reef Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Lincoln City Nelscott Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Lincoln City Nelscott Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Lincoln City Nelscott Reef surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Lincoln City Nelscott Reef) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Lincoln City Nelscott Reef may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Lincoln City Nelscott Reef is 71 km (44 miles) from the city of McMinnville. If you plan a vacation in North Oregon, look for hotels and other accommodation in McMinnville. McMinnville has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










