Cape Lookout Surf Break

Lat Long: 45.34° N 123.98° W

Issued: 4 pm 05 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Cape Lookout sea temperature is
13.7° C

1.1°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 6 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 6 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 6 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 11s period, WNW swell with 489 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 6 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s 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 Monday (Jul 06) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s. 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 1.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 06) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 6th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 7s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 6th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 7s
Most Powerful 2PM (Mon 6th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 11s

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 Wed morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
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
0
1
2
1
0
2
2
0
2
1
0
2
1
1
2
1
0
2
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
NW
7
1.6
NW
7
1.5
WNW
8
1.4
WNW
11
1.2
NW
9
1
WNW
10
1
WNW
10
1
WNW
9
1
WNW
9
1
WNW
9
1.1
WNW
9
1.1
WNW
9
1.1
WNW
9
1
WNW
9
1.1
WNW
8
1.1
WNW
8
1.2
WNW
9
1.2
WNW
9
1.3
WNW
10
1.4
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
217
268
257
433
226
200
192
168
151
147
176
199
199
147
153
153
232
248
325
363
284
Wind (km/h)
25
NNW
15
N
15
NNW
20
NNW
15
N
15
NNW
20
NNW
10
N
5
NW
15
NNW
15
N
15
NNW
20
NNW
5
NE
10
WSW
10
NNW
15
N
15
NNW
20
NNW
10
NNE
15
NNW
Wind State
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
glassy
on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
High Tide
5:08PM2.79m
4:37AM2.48m
5:42PM2.86m
5:42AM2.30m
6:21PM2.94m
7:03AM2.18m
7:06PM3.03m
8:35AM2.16m
7:58PM3.13m
10:00AM2.25m
8:56PM3.25m
11:10AM2.40m
9:56PM3.38m
12:06PM2.56m
Low Tide
11:06PM1.48m
10:57AM0.96m
00:06AM1.33m
11:36AM1.17m
1:11AM1.14m
12:23PM1.38m
2:19AM0.89m
1:23PM1.57m
3:23AM0.62m
2:33PM1.69m
4:23AM0.34m
3:44PM1.73m
5:19AM0.10m
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clear
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clear
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clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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5:33
5:35
5:35
5:35
5:37
5:37
5:39
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9:06
9:06
9:05
9:05
9:04
9:04
9:02
9:02
 mm
Temp °C
14
13
14
14
13
14
14
14
15
15
13
13
14
14
15
14
13
14
15
14
15
Feels °C
9
8
11
12
10
11
11
12
15
14
10
11
11
11
14
12
10
11
11
10
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
WNW
12
1.6
NW
7
1.5
WNW
8
1.4
WNW
11
1.2
NW
9
1
WNW
10
1
WNW
10
1
WNW
9
1
WNW
9
1
WNW
9
1.1
WNW
9
1.1
WNW
9
1.1
WNW
9
1
WNW
9
1.1
WNW
8
1.1
WNW
8
1.2
WNW
9
1.2
WNW
9
1.3
WNW
10
1.4
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
10
Energy kJ
147
268
257
433
226
200
192
168
151
147
176
199
199
147
153
153
232
248
325
363
284
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
14
0.6
WNW
12
0.3
SW
18
0.3
SW
14
0.4
WNW
11
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
19
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.5
NW
10
0.5
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.5
SW
15
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
Energy kJ
33
109
49
29
40
65
96
89
111
111
48
125
91
90
116
77
76
74
73
72
70
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
19
0.3
SW
18
0.3
SW
14
0.3
SW
18
0.3
SW
16
0.3
SW
19
0.4
SW
16
0.3
SW
19
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
15
0.3
SW
13
0.3
SW
13
0.1
W
18
0.1
W
18
0.1
W
19
0.1
W
17
0.2
W
19
Energy kJ
15
50
29
49
42
59
65
59
54
54
54
27
27
6
6
7
5
27
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
NW
7
Energy kJ
217
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
2
3
1
3
2
2
2
3
3
1
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
Distance (km)
396
66
226
946
66
341
427
47
47
946
43
104
334
43
178
226
43
104
612
43
104
Best forecast wave conditions in North Oregon
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
3
2
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
4
2
2
4
3
2
4
4
2
4
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
7
8
7
5
5
9
6
9
9
5
6
5
4
5
5
4
5
4
4
5
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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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