Surf Forecasts:
Cape Lookout surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 18s period, WSW swell with 123 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with WNW 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 (Aug 23) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cape Lookout in the next 16 days are 0.4m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cape Lookout over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | SW 18 | SW 18 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 13 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | SW 16 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WNW 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
89 | 74 | 81 | 79 | 123 | 116 | 75 | 84 | 71 | 64 | 57 | 104 | 89 | 91 | 110 | 86 | 75 | 67 | 27 | 46 | 56 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 11:16AM2.32m | 9:37PM2.80m | 11:49AM2.43m | 10:28PM2.90m | 12:17PM2.55m | 11:13PM3.00m | 12:43PM2.67m | 11:55PM3.06m | 1:08PM2.80m | 00:35AM3.08m | 1:33PM2.91m | 1:15AM3.04m | 1:58PM3.01m | 1:57AM2.96m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:47PM1.90m | 4:58AM0.68m | 4:40PM1.79m | 5:36AM0.57m | 5:24PM1.64m | 6:09AM0.49m | 6:04PM1.48m | 6:40AM0.46m | 6:42PM1.31m | 7:09AM0.50m | 7:20PM1.13m | 7:38AM0.59m | 7:58PM0.97m | ||||||||
6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | |
— | 8:09 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 17 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | NW 6 | NW 6 | WSW 18 | NW 6 | NW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 |
89 | 74 | 36 | 30 | 123 | 36 | 20 | 62 | 58 | 27 | 15 | 104 | 89 | 91 | 110 | 86 | 75 | 44 | 26 | 29 | 56 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | WSW 16 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 10 | WSW 17 | WNW 7 | SW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 12 | W 12 |
17 | 25 | 20 | 18 | 10 | 116 | 29 | 69 | 71 | 58 | 57 | 49 | 41 | 41 | 33 | 35 | 65 | 45 | 27 | 44 | 44 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 12 | WNW 6 | SW 17 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | NW 8 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 10 | SW 16 | W 10 | SW 13 | SW 15 |
12 | 12 | 81 | 79 | 6 | 14 | 75 | 84 | 67 | 64 | 18 | 64 | 57 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 17 | 67 | 17 | 46 | 33 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NW 5 | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | SSW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 49 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 43 | 592 | 43 | 47 | 340 | 47 | 175 | 334 | 43 | 175 | 236 | 43 | 137 | 429 | 43 | 175 | 945 | 43 | 175 | 226 | 43 |
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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.











