Cape Lookout Surf Break

Lat Long: 45.34° N 123.98° W

Cape Lookout Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 21 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Cape Lookout sea temperature is
11.4° C
3.8° 

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 21 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period, WNW swell with 154 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 3s is also forecast. 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 0.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sat 22nd Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 22nd Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Most Powerful11PM (Fri 21st Aug)3ft (0.9m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
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Night
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WNW
10
0.7
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
9
0.7
WNW
9
0.6
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
7
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.4
WSW
17
0.4
SW
17
0.4
SW
16
0.5
W
15
0.5
W
13
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.5
W
13
0.8
W
8
1
W
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
163
102
118
88
64
78
89
91
81
79
80
116
75
95
109
90
64
63
87
72
134
Wind (km/h)
15
SSW
15
SSW
10
SE
15
SSW
20
SSW
10
S
5
WSW
20
NNW
15
N
15
NNW
25
NNW
15
N
10
NW
5
W
15
S
10
SSW
5
WSW
10
S
5
WSW
10
NNW
10
NNE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
cross
cross-off
High Tide
9:13AM2.11m
7:26PM2.71m
10:30AM2.20m
8:35PM2.72m
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
Low Tide
1:03PM1.92m
3:15AM0.92m
2:33PM1.96m
4:13AM0.80m
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
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6:22
6:24
6:26
6:26
6:28
6:28
6:31
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8:13
8:10
8:09
8:07
8:06
8:04
8:02
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Temp °C
14
15
13
17
16
15
17
17
16
16
16
15
18
16
14
15
15
15
16
16
15
Feels °C
12
13
12
14
12
14
17
15
13
14
13
12
17
15
14
14
13
16
16
15
14
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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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