Surf Forecasts:
Cape Lookout surf forecast from 9 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 13 Nov, 10PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 19s period, W swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 14 Nov, 1AM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 19s period, W swell with 28,729 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 10 Nov, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s 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 Tuesday (Nov 10) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 13s period. 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 6.0m 19s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 14) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Tue 10th Nov) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Fri 13th Nov) | 16ft (5.0m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sat 14th Nov) | 20ft (6.0m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cape Lookout over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Mon afternoon, calm by Thu morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 53mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Thu afternoon, near gales from the SSW by Fri morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 9 | Tuesday 10 | Wednesday 11 | Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | W 13 | W 14 | W 14 | W 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | W 14 | W 14 | W 14 | W 14 | W 15 | W 14 | W 19 | W 18 | W 16 | W 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 17 | W 17 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1405 | 2364 | 3341 | 4533 | 3217 | 3376 | 3824 | 6373 | 5212 | 4011 | 3148 | 2069 | 3186 | 28729 | 19053 | 12513 | 4259 | 7192 | 23093 | 25027 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 00:53AM2.72m | 11:54AM3.20m | 1:34AM2.67m | 12:28PM3.14m | 2:16AM2.60m | 1:03PM3.05m | 3:01AM2.52m | 1:40PM2.93m | 3:51AM2.46m | 2:20PM2.78m | 4:46AM2.43m | 3:06PM2.62m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:17PM0.26m | 6:04AM1.55m | 6:54PM0.27m | 6:39AM1.63m | 7:32PM0.34m | 7:16AM1.71m | 8:12PM0.45m | 7:55AM1.79m | 8:54PM0.58m | 8:40AM1.86m | 9:39PM0.71m | 9:36AM1.92m | 10:27PM0.84m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — |
 | 4:52 | — | — | 4:51 | — | — | 4:50 | — | — | 4:49 | — | — | 4:47 | — | — | 4:46 | — | — | 4:45 | — |
mm | 9 | 2 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 30 | 3 | 4 | — | 3 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 7 |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 |
Feels °C | 7 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | W 13 | W 14 | W 14 | W 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | W 14 | W 14 | W 14 | W 14 | W 15 | W 14 | W 19 | W 18 | W 16 | W 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 17 | W 17 |
| kJ | 1405 | 2364 | 3341 | 4533 | 3217 | 3376 | 3824 | 6373 | 5212 | 4011 | 3148 | 2069 | 3186 | 28729 | 19053 | 12513 | 4259 | 7192 | 23093 | 25027 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | — | — | SW 15 | SW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 10 | SW 10 | — | — | — | SW 10 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 169 | — | — | 35 | 33 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 865 | 392 | — | — | — | 753 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 38 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 114 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 314 | 72 | 314 | 314 | 334 | 334 | 334 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 314 | 314 | 340 | 314 | 314 | 314 | 314 | 325 | 326 | 176 |
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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.
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