Cape Lookout Surf Break

Lat Long: 45.34° N 123.98° W

Issued: 4 pm 17 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Cape Lookout sea temperature is
12.3° C

1.5°C colder than average for this time of year

Cape Lookout surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Cape Lookout surf forecast from 18 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 18 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 19 Jun, 2PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period, NW swell with 932 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 18 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period with NW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cape Lookout this week:

The surf forecast for Cape Lookout over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 18) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cape Lookout in the next 16 days are 2.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 19) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 18th Jun)6ft (1.8m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 18th Jun)6ft (1.8m) 8s
Most Powerful 2PM (Fri 19th Jun)7ft (2.2m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cape Lookout over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
1
1
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
2
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
NW
8
1.8
NW
8
1.8
NW
9
1.8
NW
9
1.9
NW
9
2.1
NW
10
2.1
NW
10
2
NW
9
1.8
NW
10
1.8
NW
9
1.5
NW
9
1.3
NW
9
1.3
NW
8
1.2
NW
8
1.1
NW
8
1.2
NW
7
1.3
NW
7
1.4
NW
7
1.7
NW
8
1.6
NW
8
1.3
NW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
382
403
552
540
573
862
862
678
614
515
342
243
222
182
128
147
156
205
361
274
205
Wind (km/h)
25
NNW
20
N
15
NW
20
NNW
15
N
10
NW
10
NW
5
NW
10
W
10
NW
5
ENE
15
NNW
20
NNW
15
N
15
NNW
15
NNW
15
N
20
NNW
25
NNW
10
N
15
NNW
Wind State
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
High Tide
3:37PM2.88m
2:40AM3.38m
4:26PM2.90m
3:37AM3.14m
5:15PM2.93m
4:38AM2.85m
6:03PM2.95m
5:45AM2.56m
6:50PM2.96m
7:02AM2.34m
7:35PM2.96m
8:26AM2.23m
8:19PM2.96m
9:46AM2.22m
Low Tide
8:50PM1.51m
9:41AM0.03m
9:51PM1.48m
10:29AM0.28m
10:57PM1.44m
11:17AM0.57m
00:07AM1.36m
12:04PM0.88m
1:19AM1.24m
12:53PM1.17m
2:27AM1.08m
1:45PM1.42m
3:27AM0.92m
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clear
clear
clear
clear
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clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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5:26
5:26
5:26
5:26
5:28
5:28
5:28
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9:06
9:06
9:07
9:07
9:07
9:07
9:07
9:07
 mm
Temp °C
13
12
13
15
14
14
14
13
13
14
14
15
15
15
18
18
17
15
15
14
14
Feels °C
8
7
10
12
11
12
12
11
12
12
14
13
13
12
16
16
15
12
11
11
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
NW
8
1.8
NW
8
1.8
NW
9
1.8
NW
9
1.9
NW
9
2.1
NW
10
2.1
NW
10
2
NW
9
1.8
NW
10
1.8
NW
9
1.5
NW
9
1.3
NW
9
1.3
NW
8
1.2
NW
8
1.1
NW
8
0.4
SW
14
1.3
NW
7
1.4
NW
7
0.3
SW
13
1.6
NW
8
1.3
NW
8
Energy kJ
382
403
552
540
573
862
862
678
614
515
342
243
222
182
128
71
156
205
27
274
205
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
19
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.6
WSW
17
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
14
0.3
SW
18
0.4
SW
14
0.3
SW
13
0.3
SW
16
0.3
SW
13
0.2
WNW
11
Energy kJ
171
249
246
190
127
124
121
106
103
99
127
61
61
63
69
49
65
27
41
27
12
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WNW
11
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
19
0.3
SW
18
0.2
SSW
18
0.1
SW
21
0.4
SW
16
0.3
SW
16
0.1
SW
19
0.3
SW
18
0.1
W
15
0.1
SW
18
0.3
SW
16
0.2
W
12
0.1
SW
16
0.3
SW
15
Energy kJ
24
7
6
6
6
15
49
30
18
64
40
15
49
4
12
42
12
10
34
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
NW
7
1.7
NW
8
Energy kJ
147
361
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
3
3
4
3
1
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
1
Distance (km)
315
226
105
396
66
176
314
175
175
175
43
104
946
43
170
334
170
314
397
47
334
Best forecast wave conditions in North Oregon
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
4
4
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
9
5
6
8
4
4
5
9
9
7
5
6
7
5
5
8
9
9
9
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Information about the Cape Lookout Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Cape Lookout provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Cape Lookout can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cape Lookout 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 (Cape Lookout) 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 Cape Lookout 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.

Cape Lookout is 63 km (39 miles) from 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.

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