Cape Lookout Surf Break

Lat Long: 45.34° N 123.98° W

Cape Lookout Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 15 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Cape Lookout sea temperature is
13.2°C
1.6° 

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 16 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 21 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 22 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s period, WNW swell with 847 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 15 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 Tuesday (Sep 15) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m 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 1.7m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 15th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s
Best Surf11PM (Mon 21st Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 12s
Most Powerful 2AM (Tue 22nd Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
0
2
1
1
0
0
1
2
1
0
1
1
0
2
1
0
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NW
8
1
NW
7
1.1
NW
7
1.2
NW
7
1.2
NW
7
1.4
NW
8
1.5
NW
8
1.3
NW
8
1.3
NW
8
1.2
NW
8
0.4
WSW
19
0.4
SW
19
0.4
SW
18
0.4
WSW
18
0.5
SW
18
0.4
WSW
18
0.5
SW
19
0.5
SW
17
1.1
WNW
13
1.7
WNW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
82
104
140
156
156
281
319
227
222
191
148
118
93
123
154
127
173
148
434
847
Wind (km/h)
20
NNW
10
NE
15
N
25
N
10
NNE
10
W
10
SW
10
SSW
10
SW
5
NW
5
NE
10
NNW
15
NNW
15
N
15
NNW
20
NNW
10
NNE
10
NNW
25
NNW
10
NE
Wind State
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
High Tide
3:18PM3.07m
4:34AM2.43m
3:53PM2.94m
5:36AM2.26m
4:34PM2.80m
6:59AM2.15m
5:26PM2.67m
8:40AM2.16m
6:37PM2.58m
9:53AM2.26m
7:58PM2.58m
10:34AM2.38m
9:08PM2.64m
Low Tide
10:10PM0.70m
9:44AM1.55m
11:00PM0.82m
10:22AM1.74m
00:01AM0.94m
11:11AM1.89m
1:15AM1.00m
12:34PM1.99m
2:29AM0.98m
2:17PM1.98m
3:29AM0.90m
3:31PM1.86m
4:15AM0.81m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:54
6:56
6:56
6:58
7:00
7:01
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:27
7:24
7:22
7:21
7:19
7:16
7:15
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Temp °C
15
15
21
21
17
17
16
15
15
15
14
14
15
13
14
14
13
15
16
13
Feels °C
13
12
18
17
13
15
14
14
13
14
13
12
13
11
12
12
10
13
14
10
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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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