Cape Lookout Surf Break

Lat Long: 45.34° N 123.98° W

Cape Lookout Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 13 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Cape Lookout sea temperature is
10.8° C
4.4° 

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 13 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s period, WNW swell with 512 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 Thursday (Aug 13) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m 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 1.4m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) 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 (Thu 13th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 19th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Most Powerful 2AM (Thu 20th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
1
2
1
1
3
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NW
7
0.9
NW
7
1.1
NW
7
1
NW
7
0.9
WNW
7
0.8
WNW
7
0.6
W
10
0.6
W
10
0.6
W
10
0.6
W
9
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.9
WNW
7
1
NW
7
0.8
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
12
1
W
12
1.4
WNW
12
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
63
82
112
93
83
59
74
74
68
60
65
61
72
72
73
76
92
198
248
274
512
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
15
NNW
10
N
5
WNW
10
NW
5
NNW
10
WNW
10
NNW
5
ENE
10
NW
10
NNW
5
NE
10
NNW
15
NNW
10
N
10
NW
15
NNW
0
NNW
5
SSW
10
NNW
10
N
Wind State
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-off
High Tide
1:53PM3.06m
1:30AM3.33m
2:28PM3.14m
2:19AM3.15m
3:03PM3.18m
3:09AM2.92m
3:38PM3.15m
4:00AM2.67m
4:13PM3.08m
4:56AM2.42m
4:49PM2.98m
6:03AM2.22m
5:31PM2.87m
Low Tide
7:33PM1.08m
8:03AM0.24m
8:22PM0.95m
8:40AM0.47m
9:11PM0.88m
9:16AM0.75m
10:00PM0.86m
9:51AM1.05m
10:51PM0.89m
10:26AM1.33m
11:48PM0.94m
11:04AM1.58m
00:52AM0.99m
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8:17
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Temp °C
16
16
15
16
16
15
15
15
15
15
16
14
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16
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17
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Feels °C
15
14
14
15
15
14
14
14
15
14
15
13
16
15
14
15
14
16
17
17
15
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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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