Cape Lookout Surf Break

Lat Long: 45.34° N 123.98° W

Cape Lookout Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 12 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Cape Lookout sea temperature is
13.1°C
1.8° 

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 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 14 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, NW swell with 307 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 Monday (Sep 14) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m 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 1.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Mon 14th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Best Surf 8AM (Mon 14th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 5PM (Thu 17th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
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Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
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Thursday
17
Friday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
9
1
WNW
8
1
WNW
8
1
WNW
8
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NW
8
0.9
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8
1.1
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7
1.2
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1.1
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1.3
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8
1.3
NW
8
1.4
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8
1.4
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9
1.2
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8
1.1
NW
8
1.1
NW
8
0.9
NW
9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
154
124
121
136
123
123
82
82
122
164
147
200
186
279
307
201
153
149
148
Wind (km/h)
10
ESE
10
SSW
15
SW
10
SSW
5
W
15
NNW
5
NE
10
NW
15
NNW
10
NE
10
N
25
NNW
5
NNE
10
SW
5
SW
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SE
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WNW
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NNW
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Wind State
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cross-on
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cross-on
glassy
cross
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cross
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-on
glassy
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cross
High Tide
2:08AM2.98m
2:15PM3.23m
2:54AM2.81m
2:46PM3.17m
3:42AM2.62m
3:18PM3.07m
4:34AM2.43m
3:53PM2.94m
5:36AM2.26m
4:34PM2.80m
6:59AM2.15m
5:26PM2.67m
Low Tide
8:01PM0.62m
8:05AM0.87m
8:42PM0.58m
8:38AM1.10m
9:25PM0.61m
9:11AM1.33m
10:10PM0.70m
9:44AM1.55m
11:00PM0.82m
10:22AM1.74m
00:01AM0.94m
11:11AM1.89m
1:15AM1.00m
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Feels °C
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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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