Cape Lookout Surf Break

Lat Long: 45.34° N 123.98° W

Cape Lookout Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 21 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Cape Lookout sea temperature is
11.8° C
3.2° 

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 22 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, NW 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★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 14s. 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 cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 22nd Jul)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 22nd Jul)4ft (1.2m) 8s
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 18°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
22
Thursday
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Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
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1
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1
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2
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
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2
1
0
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NW
8
1
NW
8
1
NW
8
1.1
NW
9
1.1
NW
9
1.1
NW
9
1.2
NW
9
1.1
NW
9
0.9
NW
8
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
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
99
129
142
186
202
202
235
176
120
141
131
224
116
253
303
183
252
252
258
Wind (km/h)
5
N
5
NW
15
SW
10
SSE
15
SW
10
WSW
5
S
10
W
5
WSW
10
SSE
20
S
25
SSW
15
S
20
S
15
SSW
5
N
10
NW
15
NNW
5
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Wind State
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cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
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glassy
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on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
glassy
High Tide
7:59AM2.13m
7:21PM2.88m
9:31AM2.13m
8:13PM2.85m
10:46AM2.21m
9:08PM2.86m
11:38AM2.31m
10:00PM2.91m
12:18PM2.41m
10:48PM2.99m
12:51PM2.50m
11:31PM3.07m
Low Tide
1:43AM1.01m
12:46PM1.63m
2:49AM0.93m
1:48PM1.80m
3:49AM0.83m
2:59PM1.88m
4:40AM0.71m
4:03PM1.88m
5:25AM0.59m
4:56PM1.83m
6:04AM0.48m
5:41PM1.75m
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5:48
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8:55
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8:49
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
16
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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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