Cape Lookout surf break

Cape Lookout surfForecast / Oregon North / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Thursday 30 Apr 2026 PDT
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Cape Lookout surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Cape Lookout sea temperature is
11.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Friday (May 01) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s. 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 1.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 04) at 2AM. 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+) 8AM (Fri 1st May)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s
Best Surf11PM (Sun 3rd May)5ft (1.6m) 14s
Most Powerful 2AM (Mon 4th May)6ft (1.9m) 14s

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 Sun morning, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
3
3
3
2
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
2
2
0
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WNW
13
1.1
WNW
13
1.2
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
12
1.6
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
8
1.6
WNW
8
1.1
WNW
16
1.5
WNW
14
1.9
WNW
14
1.6
WNW
13
1.6
WNW
13
1.3
WNW
12
1.2
W
12
1.1
W
11
1
W
11
1.3
WNW
13
1.2
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
12
1.1
WNW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
506
424
447
432
425
592
309
347
636
874
1475
799
774
503
404
307
247
599
469
425
308
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
15
N
15
NNW
25
NNW
20
N
10
NNW
15
NNW
5
NNE
10
W
10
NW
10
SSW
20
SSW
15
SW
10
SSW
10
WSW
5
W
10
SSE
15
SW
10
SW
10
SSE
15
SW
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross
cross-on
on
cross
cross-on
High Tide
00:12AM3.17m
1:26PM2.72m
00:41AM3.17m
2:07PM2.70m
1:12AM3.14m
2:48PM2.64m
1:44AM3.09m
3:31PM2.56m
2:18AM3.01m
4:18PM2.47m
2:55AM2.90m
5:11PM2.40m
3:34AM2.78m
Low Tide
6:13PM1.32m
6:58AM0.41m
6:47PM1.43m
7:33AM0.35m
7:21PM1.53m
8:09AM0.36m
7:55PM1.62m
8:48AM0.41m
8:30PM1.72m
9:28AM0.51m
9:07PM1.81m
10:12AM0.62m
9:50PM1.89m
10:59AM0.74m
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6:03
6:03
6:01
6:00
5:58
5:56
5:56
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8:20
8:21
8:22
8:23
8:24
8:25
8:28
8:29
Temp °C
13
11
11
11
10
11
12
12
15
15
13
13
13
11
12
11
10
12
12
11
11
11
8
8
7
5
8
9
11
14
14
12
9
9
9
10
9
9
9
9
9
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WNW
13
1.1
WNW
13
1.2
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
12
1.6
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
8
1.6
WNW
8
1.4
NW
9
1.5
WNW
14
1.9
WNW
14
1.6
WNW
13
1.6
WNW
13
1.3
WNW
12
1.2
W
12
1.1
W
11
1
W
11
1.3
WNW
13
1.2
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
12
1.1
WNW
11
Energy kJ
506
424
447
432
425
592
309
347
302
874
1475
799
774
503
404
307
247
599
469
425
308
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NW
6
1.1
NW
6
1.1
NW
6
0.2
WSW
13
1.1
NW
6
0.2
WSW
13
0.7
WNW
11
0.7
WNW
18
1.1
WNW
16
1.2
NW
8
0.1
SW
16
0.8
NW
8
0.6
NW
8
0.6
NW
8
0.5
NW
8
0.5
NW
8
0.4
NW
7
0.3
SW
15
0.9
WNW
8
0.8
NW
7
0.6
NW
7
Energy kJ
36
91
88
18
94
17
128
322
636
191
10
77
55
48
32
28
13
33
91
65
41
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
14
0.2
WSW
14
0.2
WSW
14
0.1
SW
11
0.2
WSW
13
0.2
W
21
0.4
WNW
20
0.1
W
13
0.6
WNW
12
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
15
0.3
SW
15
0.3
SW
16
0.3
SW
17
0.3
SW
14
0.1
W
21
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.3
SW
14
Energy kJ
21
20
18
5
17
36
127
3
107
10
7
12
8
35
40
45
30
9
87
88
30
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
NW
6
0.4
SSW
4
0.5
SW
5
Energy kJ
67
7
11
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
2
2
1
2
1
3
4
3
4
3
2
3
1
2
2
3
2
3
2
Distance (km)
314
66
341
947
178
104
314
43
104
226
104
175
334
221
334
175
43
175
175
43
175
Best forecast wave conditions in North Oregon
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
3
4
3
2
3
4
3
4
3
2
3
2
3
3
3
2
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
5
9
7
4
5
5
4
4
5
4
5
4
6
9
8
9
7
7
8
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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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