Cape Lookout Surf Break

Lat Long: 45.34° N 123.98° W

Cape Lookout Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 24 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Cape Lookout sea temperature is
12.1° C
2.8° 

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 25 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 19s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 19s period, SW swell with 303 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 19s period with SW 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s is also forecast. 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 0.6m 19s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 27th Jul)1.5ft (0.5m) 19s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 27th Jul)1.5ft (0.5m) 19s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sun 26th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 19s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
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Rating
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1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
1
2
1
0
2
0
0
0
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NW
9
0.4
SW
24
0.4
SW
23
0.5
SW
21
0.4
SW
21
0.6
WSW
20
0.6
SW
19
0.5
SW
19
0.6
WSW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
17
0.6
SW
17
0.6
SW
16
1.1
WNW
9
1.1
WNW
8
1.2
NW
8
1.1
NW
6
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
123
141
131
224
116
253
303
183
209
252
258
127
214
238
238
180
180
169
191
82
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
10
S
25
SSW
20
SSW
10
S
15
SW
15
SW
10
SSE
10
WSW
5
W
10
SSE
15
SW
5
W
5
NNE
15
NNW
25
NNW
15
N
20
NNW
30
NNW
15
NNE
Wind State
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
on
cross-on
cross
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
High Tide
9:08PM2.86m
11:38AM2.31m
10:00PM2.91m
12:18PM2.41m
10:48PM2.99m
12:51PM2.50m
11:31PM3.07m
1:22PM2.58m
00:12AM3.13m
1:52PM2.66m
00:51AM3.14m
2:20PM2.74m
1:29AM3.09m
Low Tide
2:59PM1.88m
4:40AM0.71m
4:03PM1.88m
5:25AM0.59m
4:56PM1.83m
6:04AM0.48m
5:41PM1.75m
6:40AM0.39m
6:22PM1.66m
7:14AM0.34m
7:01PM1.57m
7:45AM0.35m
7:41PM1.48m
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Temp °C
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15
16
16
16
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Feels °C
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12
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14
12
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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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