Cape Lookout Surf Break

Lat Long: 45.34° N 123.98° W

Issued: 4 am 20 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Cape Lookout sea temperature is
11.9° C

2.2°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 20 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 21 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 20 Jun, 11AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 10s period, NW swell with 742 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 21 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s 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 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m 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 2.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 20) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 21st Jun)5ft (1.5m) 9s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 21st Jun)5ft (1.5m) 9s
Most Powerful11AM (Sat 20th Jun)6.5ft (2.0m) 10s

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 15°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
1
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
2
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
NW
10
1.8
NW
9
1.5
NW
9
1.4
NW
8
1.3
NW
8
1.2
NW
8
1.1
NW
8
1.1
NW
7
1.2
NW
7
1.3
NW
7
1.4
NW
8
1.5
NW
8
1.4
NW
8
1.3
NW
8
1
NW
7
0.3
SW
16
0.3
SW
16
0.3
SW
16
0.4
SW
15
1.1
W
10
1.5
W
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
742
515
334
256
222
187
147
134
135
162
233
244
251
216
89
42
41
40
78
255
417
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
10
NW
5
N
10
NW
20
NNW
10
N
20
NNW
20
NNW
10
N
20
NNW
25
NNW
15
N
15
NNW
20
NNW
10
NNE
10
NW
5
NW
15
SSE
20
SSE
20
S
10
NW
Wind State
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
High Tide
6:03PM2.95m
5:45AM2.56m
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
Low Tide
11:17AM0.57m
00:07AM1.36m
12:04PM0.88m
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
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
light rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:26
5:26
5:28
5:28
5:28
5:28
5:28
<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
 mm
4
2
4
5
Temp °C
13
13
13
14
14
13
15
15
14
15
15
13
14
14
13
13
14
14
13
13
14
Feels °C
11
11
11
12
11
10
12
12
12
12
12
10
12
11
10
11
12
14
10
10
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
NW
10
1.8
NW
9
1.5
NW
9
1.4
NW
8
1.3
NW
8
1.2
NW
8
1.1
NW
8
1.1
NW
7
1.2
NW
7
1.3
NW
7
1.4
NW
8
1.5
NW
8
1.4
NW
8
1.3
NW
8
1
NW
7
0.7
NW
6
0.6
NW
6
0.5
NW
6
0.4
SW
15
1.1
W
10
1.5
W
10
Energy kJ
742
515
334
256
222
187
147
134
135
162
233
244
251
216
89
38
31
18
78
255
417
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.3
SW
13
0.3
SW
13
0.3
SW
13
0.2
WNW
11
0.3
WNW
11
0.3
WNW
10
0.3
WNW
10
0.3
WNW
10
0.3
WNW
9
0.2
NNW
5
0.3
SW
15
0.3
SW
15
Energy kJ
103
99
127
61
61
63
69
71
64
27
27
27
12
23
22
20
19
17
3
33
33
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
18
0.3
SW
18
0.1
SW
21
0.4
SW
16
0.3
SW
16
0.1
SW
19
0.3
SW
18
0.3
SW
18
0.1
SW
18
0.3
SW
16
0.3
SW
16
0.1
SW
16
0.3
SW
15
0.3
SW
18
0.3
SW
15
0.3
SW
16
0.3
SW
16
0.3
SW
16
0.2
WNW
9
0.1
SW
19
0.3
SW
19
Energy kJ
49
48
18
64
40
15
49
49
12
42
41
10
34
49
33
42
41
40
8
14
58
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WSW
3
Energy kJ
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
3
2
3
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
4
2
2
1
2
1
2
3
Distance (km)
175
341
43
175
592
43
334
397
47
340
397
47
334
592
43
175
175
43
176
175
252
Best forecast wave conditions in North Oregon
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
3
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
3
3
4
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
4
3
3
2
4
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
9
5
7
5
7
5
5
5
6
7
6
5
5
7
5
5
6
9
4
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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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