Cape Lookout Surf Break

Lat Long: 45.34° N 123.98° W

Issued: 10 pm 11 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Cape Lookout sea temperature is
12.5° C

1.0°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 12 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 19 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 19 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period, NW swell with 895 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 12 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period with W 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 Friday (Jun 12) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s 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 2.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 19) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 16) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Fri 12th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 10s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 19th Jun)7ft (2.2m) 10s
Most Powerful 5AM (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. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun night, min 11°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thu
18
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
1
1
0
2
1
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
W
10
0.8
W
11
0.9
W
11
1.2
WNW
6
0.8
W
10
0.7
W
10
0.6
W
10
0.5
W
10
0.6
W
11
0.7
W
10
0.3
SW
24
0.4
SW
24
0.4
SW
21
0.6
WSW
21
0.4
WSW
21
0.6
WSW
19
1.6
NW
8
1.7
NW
8
1.9
NW
8
2.1
NW
9
2.1
NW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
161
143
181
121
125
94
68
47
82
92
87
141
116
302
178
251
299
382
486
705
760
Wind (km/h)
15
NNE
20
NNW
20
NNW
10
NNE
15
NNW
25
NNW
10
NE
15
N
25
NNW
15
N
20
NNW
20
NNW
15
N
15
NNW
20
NNW
20
N
25
NNW
30
NNW
20
N
25
NNW
25
NNW
Wind State
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
High Tide
9:30PM3.25m
11:12AM2.48m
10:18PM3.40m
12:11PM2.61m
11:09PM3.54m
1:05PM2.72m
00:00AM3.62m
1:57PM2.80m
00:53AM3.63m
2:47PM2.84m
1:46AM3.55m
3:37PM2.88m
2:40AM3.38m
4:26PM2.90m
Low Tide
4:40AM0.41m
4:08PM1.56m
5:31AM0.12m
5:05PM1.59m
6:22AM-0.10m
6:00PM1.59m
7:12AM-0.22m
6:55PM1.57m
8:03AM-0.23m
7:51PM1.54m
8:52AM-0.15m
8:50PM1.51m
9:41AM0.03m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:26
5:26
5:26
5:26
5:26
5:26
5:26
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:02
9:04
9:04
9:05
9:05
9:06
9:06
9:06
 mm
Temp °C
12
14
14
13
21
23
22
28
27
20
17
17
15
15
15
13
13
14
13
13
13
Feels °C
8
10
10
10
18
18
19
24
22
17
13
13
12
13
12
9
9
9
8
8
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
W
10
0.8
W
11
0.9
W
11
1.2
WNW
6
0.8
W
10
0.7
W
10
0.9
NW
6
0.7
NW
6
0.6
W
11
0.8
NW
6
0.7
W
9
0.6
W
9
0.8
W
9
0.8
W
9
0.7
W
9
1.4
NW
7
1.6
NW
8
1.7
NW
8
1.9
NW
8
2.1
NW
9
2.1
NW
9
Energy kJ
161
143
181
121
125
94
64
32
82
43
81
57
110
106
78
194
299
382
486
705
760
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
16
0.3
SW
16
0.3
SW
14
0.3
SW
14
0.8
NW
6
0.2
SSW
14
0.6
W
10
0.5
W
10
0.2
SSW
13
0.7
W
10
0.4
WNW
11
0.5
W
10
0.6
NW
6
0.6
WSW
21
0.4
WSW
21
0.6
WSW
19
0.6
SW
19
0.5
SW
19
0.6
SW
18
0.6
WSW
18
0.6
WSW
17
Energy kJ
40
38
33
33
49
20
68
47
17
92
41
52
24
302
178
251
299
171
249
204
190
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
12
0.2
SSW
14
0.1
SW
19
0.1
SW
13
0.2
W
12
0.1
SW
16
0.2
WNW
12
0.3
SW
24
0.4
SW
24
0.4
SW
21
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.3
WNW
11
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
12
Energy kJ
5
20
15
7
11
10
15
87
141
116
21
20
18
17
24
7
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NW
4
0.6
NW
5
0.8
NW
5
1.1
NW
6
0.8
NW
5
0.9
NW
6
0.9
NW
5
0.6
NW
5
0.8
NW
5
Energy kJ
16
18
28
75
32
54
42
23
30
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
1
3
2
2
4
2
1
4
1
1
1
Distance (km)
43
314
314
43
47
334
43
43
396
66
341
396
43
400
591
314
314
592
314
314
314
Best forecast wave conditions in North Oregon
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
3
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
4
2
4
4
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
4
7
5
5
4
4
5
9
5
5
5
5
4
8
4
5
4
6
5
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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