Cape Lookout surf break

Cape Lookout surfForecast / Oregon North / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Wednesday 18 Mar 2026 PDT
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Cape Lookout surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Cape Lookout sea temperature is
10.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 (Mar 22) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. 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 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 23) 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+) 2AM (Sun 22nd Mar)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 23rd Mar)8ft (2.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 2AM (Mon 23rd Mar)8ft (2.5m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 7°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon night, min 4°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
2
0
2
0
2
1
2
1
2
2
0
4
4
2
3
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.9
WSW
1.8
WSW
1.5
WSW
1.2
WNW
1.2
WNW
1.1
NW
1.1
WSW
1.2
WSW
1.1
NW
1.6
NW
1.5
NW
1.3
NW
1
NW
1.8
WNW
2.5
WNW
1.9
WNW
1.7
WNW
1.4
WNW
1.1
WNW
1.9
WSW
2.2
WSW
Period(s) (?)12111011111110111110101010101312111010810
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)90578647834734727323532525851745932219269020841000705404218447992
Wind
(km/h)
20
SSW
15
SSW
10
SSE
10
S
20
S
15
S
20
SSW
5
W
25
N
25
N
25
NNW
10
NE
10
N
25
NNW
10
NNE
0
NW
5
W
10
ESE
50
S
30
WSW
30
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscross-
on
oncross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
crossonon
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:36PM
3.06
1:05AM
3.14
1:22PM
3.05
1:35AM
3.27
2:09PM
2.98
2:07AM
3.35
2:58PM
2.86
2:42AM
3.37
3:52PM
2.69
3:22AM
3.32
4:55PM
2.51
4:09AM
3.21
6:11PM
2.37
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:51PM
0.64
7:16AM
0.71
7:24PM
0.76
7:57AM
0.50
7:58PM
0.92
8:41AM
0.37
8:35PM
1.12
9:29AM
0.33
9:14PM
1.33
10:23AM
0.38
9:59PM
1.55
11:25AM
0.48
10:56PM
1.74
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Sunrise7:22--7:20--7:18--7:16--7:15--7:13--7:11--
Sunset-7:24--7:25--7:28--7:29--7:30--7:30--7:32-
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
mod rain
heavy rain
rain showers
Rain (mm)
------254---------6114
Temp. °C1212131516151311107867988101213119
Feels °C (?)98111212121087120232678332
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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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