Cape Lookout Surf Break

Lat Long: 45.34° N 123.98° W

Issued: 10 am 21 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Cape Lookout sea temperature is
11.6° C

2.6°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 22 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 21 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 28 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, WNW swell with 518 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 21 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s 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 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. 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 1.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 28) at 5AM. 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+)11PM (Sun 21st Jun)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Best Surf11PM (Sun 21st Jun)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sun 28th Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 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 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
NW
8
1.3
NW
8
1.2
NW
8
1.1
NW
8
1.1
NW
7
1
NW
7
1.1
NW
7
1.3
NW
7
1.3
NW
7
1.1
NW
7
1.1
NW
8
0.9
NW
7
0.3
SW
16
0.3
SW
16
0.3
SW
16
1.3
W
7
1.4
W
8
1.6
W
9
1.6
W
9
1.6
W
9
1.6
WNW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
227
222
187
128
118
91
118
156
169
118
155
79
43
41
40
173
247
413
430
449
502
Wind (km/h)
15
NW
20
NNW
15
N
15
NNW
20
NNW
10
N
15
NNW
20
NNW
10
N
15
NNW
20
NNW
10
NNE
10
W
15
SSW
25
S
15
SSW
10
SW
15
WNW
15
W
20
WNW
15
NNW
Wind State
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
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
12:31PM2.45m
11:07PM3.05m
Low Tide
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
5:43AM0.51m
5:14PM1.79m
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clear
clear
part cloud
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clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
heavy rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:26
5:28
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
13
3
2
4
2
4
4
Temp °C
14
14
13
15
15
15
15
15
14
14
14
13
14
15
14
14
14
14
14
13
14
Feels °C
11
10
9
13
12
13
13
13
11
11
11
10
13
14
11
13
12
12
11
9
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
NW
8
1.3
NW
8
1.2
NW
8
1.1
NW
8
1.1
NW
7
1
NW
7
1.1
NW
7
0.3
SW
13
1.3
NW
7
1.1
NW
7
0.3
WNW
8
0.9
NW
7
0.6
NW
6
0.5
NW
6
0.3
WNW
9
1.3
W
7
1.4
W
8
1.6
W
9
1.6
W
9
1.6
W
9
1.6
WNW
10
Energy kJ
227
222
187
128
118
91
118
27
169
118
13
79
31
16
17
173
247
413
430
449
502
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
13
0.3
SW
13
0.3
SW
16
0.3
SW
13
0.3
WNW
8
0.3
SW
18
0.3
SW
15
0.3
WNW
10
0.3
WNW
10
0.3
SW
16
0.4
SW
15
0.3
SW
15
0.3
SW
15
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
Energy kJ
61
61
63
69
71
63
26
41
27
14
49
33
20
19
40
78
33
33
83
108
78
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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
0.2
WNW
12
0.1
SW
16
0.2
WNW
11
0.2
WNW
11
0.3
WNW
10
0.3
SW
16
0.3
SW
16
0.3
NW
5
0.1
W
14
0.1
SW
19
0.3
SW
19
0.2
SSW
13
Energy kJ
64
40
15
49
49
12
42
15
10
12
12
22
43
41
4
4
14
58
17
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
NW
7
1.1
NW
8
0.5
SW
4
Energy kJ
156
155
9
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
3
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
3
2
2
1
1
2
1
2
1
2
3
Distance (km)
340
592
66
334
397
66
104
381
47
334
817
43
137
175
175
176
334
226
946
1317
221
Best forecast wave conditions in North Oregon
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
2
3
3
2
3
4
2
3
3
2
2
3
2
2
4
2
2
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
6
5
6
5
7
9
8
6
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
6
6
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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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