Cape Lookout Surf Break

Lat Long: 45.34° N 123.98° W

Cape Lookout Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 15 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Cape Lookout sea temperature is
10.9° C
4.3° 

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 15 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: Wednesday 19 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s period, WNW swell with 446 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 15 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period with W 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 15) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. 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 1.3m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 8PM. 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+) 8AM (Sat 15th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 10s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 19th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Most Powerful 8PM (Wed 19th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 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 Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
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PM
Night
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Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
1
2
1
0
2
1
1
2
2
1
2
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
W
10
0.6
W
10
0.6
W
10
0.6
W
9
0.3
SW
16
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.5
W
14
0.8
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
12
1
W
12
1.3
WNW
11
1
W
11
1.3
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
8
0.8
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
74
74
68
60
41
64
72
72
73
73
93
202
240
279
431
247
379
187
161
136
125
Wind (km/h)
5
WNW
10
NW
5
NE
10
NNW
20
NNW
10
N
15
NNW
10
NNW
5
ENE
10
NW
15
NNW
5
NNE
10
NW
15
NNW
10
NNE
10
NW
10
NNW
5
E
5
WSW
10
NNW
5
N
Wind State
glassy
cross
glassy
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
glassy
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
glassy
glassy
cross
glassy
High Tide
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
7:30AM2.10m
6:22PM2.76m
9:13AM2.11m
7:26PM2.71m
Low Tide
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
11:51AM1.78m
2:05AM0.98m
1:03PM1.92m
3:15AM0.92m
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Temp °C
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16
15
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16
14
15
16
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Feels °C
15
15
14
13
14
12
13
15
15
16
16
15
16
14
14
14
15
14
16
16
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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