Cape Lookout Surf Break

Lat Long: 45.34° N 123.98° W

Issued: 4 pm 21 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Cape Lookout sea temperature is
11.6° C

2.6°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 22 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 21 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 27 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, WNW swell with 506 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 21 Jun, 11PM (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 Sunday (Jun 21) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. 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 1.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 27) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sun 21st Jun)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Best Surf11PM (Sun 21st Jun)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sat 27th Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s

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 16°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
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
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
NW
8
1.2
NW
8
1.1
NW
8
1.1
NW
7
1.1
NW
7
1.1
NW
6
1.1
NW
7
1.3
NW
7
1.1
NW
7
1.1
NW
8
0.9
NW
7
0.8
NW
7
0.3
SW
16
0.3
WNW
9
1.2
W
7
1.5
W
8
1.6
W
9
1.7
WNW
9
1.6
WNW
9
1.6
WNW
9
1.5
WNW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
222
187
125
118
102
94
99
156
109
147
84
54
41
17
134
291
431
495
432
371
368
Wind (km/h)
20
NNW
15
N
15
NNW
20
NNW
10
N
15
NNW
20
NNW
10
NNE
15
NW
20
NNW
5
N
5
W
15
SW
25
S
20
SSW
10
WSW
10
WNW
20
NW
20
NW
15
NNW
15
NNW
Wind State
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
6:50PM2.96m
7:02AM2.34m
7:35PM2.96m
8:26AM2.23m
8:19PM2.96m
9:46AM2.22m
9:02PM2.96m
10:54AM2.29m
9:44PM2.98m
11:47AM2.37m
10:26PM3.01m
12:31PM2.45m
11:07PM3.05m
1:10PM2.51m
Low Tide
1:19AM1.24m
12:53PM1.17m
2:27AM1.08m
1:45PM1.42m
3:27AM0.92m
2:40PM1.60m
4:18AM0.76m
3:35PM1.72m
5:02AM0.63m
4:27PM1.78m
5:43AM0.51m
5:14PM1.79m
6:22AM0.42m
clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
mod rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
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part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:28
5:28
5:28
5:28
5:28
5:28
5:30
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:07
9:07
9:07
9:07
9:07
9:07
9:07
9:07
 mm
10
2
2
4
2
1
1
Temp °C
14
13
15
15
15
16
16
14
15
15
14
14
15
14
14
14
14
14
14
13
14
Feels °C
11
10
13
12
13
14
13
11
13
13
12
13
14
12
11
11
12
12
10
9
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
NW
8
1.2
NW
8
1.1
NW
8
0.4
SW
14
1.1
NW
7
1.1
NW
6
0.3
SW
13
1.3
NW
7
1.1
NW
7
1.1
NW
8
0.9
NW
7
0.8
NW
7
0.6
NW
6
0.3
WSW
5
1.2
W
7
1.5
W
8
1.6
W
9
1.7
WNW
9
1.6
WNW
9
1.6
WNW
9
1.5
WNW
9
Energy kJ
222
187
125
71
102
94
27
156
109
147
84
54
31
4
134
291
431
495
432
371
368
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
14
0.3
SW
18
0.4
SW
13
0.3
SW
13
0.3
SW
16
0.3
SW
13
0.2
WNW
11
0.3
SW
18
0.3
SW
15
0.3
WNW
10
0.3
WNW
10
0.4
NW
6
0.4
SW
15
0.3
SW
15
0.3
SW
15
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
16
Energy kJ
61
63
69
49
63
26
41
27
12
49
33
20
19
8
78
33
33
83
108
78
89
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
16
0.1
SW
19
0.3
SW
18
0.1
W
15
0.1
SW
18
0.3
SW
16
0.2
WNW
12
0.1
SW
16
0.2
W
8
0.3
W
8
0.3
WNW
10
0.3
SW
16
0.3
SW
16
0.3
WNW
9
0.1
W
14
0.1
SW
19
0.3
SW
19
0.2
SSW
13
Energy kJ
40
15
49
4
12
42
15
10
5
12
22
43
41
17
4
14
58
17
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NW
7
1.1
NW
7
0.4
SSW
4
Energy kJ
118
99
7
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
1
1
2
1
2
2
1
3
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
1
3
1
Distance (km)
592
66
343
340
66
334
381
43
334
817
47
137
137
175
381
315
315
846
946
43
315
Best forecast wave conditions in North Oregon
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
1
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
4
2
3
4
2
2
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
6
5
5
8
8
8
5
5
5
6
5
5
5
5
5
4
9
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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