Cape Lookout surf break

Cape Lookout surfForecast / Oregon North / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Tuesday 14 Apr 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
10.9° 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 Friday (Apr 17) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m 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 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 16) at 2AM. 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+) 5AM (Fri 17th Apr)5ft (1.6m) 9s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 20th Apr)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s
Most Powerful 2AM (Thu 16th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 44mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 10°C on Tue night, min 7°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Tue afternoon, calm by Fri morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
0
0
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
0
1
0
0
3
2
0
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.7
SW
2.4
W
2.1
WNW
2.3
WNW
3
WNW
2.4
WNW
2
WNW
1.7
WNW
1.2
NW
1.1
NW
0.8
NW
0.6
NW
0.4
SW
0.9
WSW
1
SW
0.9
SW
1.4
W
1.3
W
1.1
W
1.3
WNW
1.4
NW
Period(s) (?)6999101010998881388812111099
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2339197619291538110274746023115678484694122107604389247273321
Wind
(km/h)
45
SSW
15
N
25
WNW
30
WNW
20
NNW
15
NW
15
WNW
10
NNW
5
NW
15
N
5
ESE
5
SSE
10
SSW
5
E
5
NW
10
NNW
5
ENE
5
W
10
SSW
10
ESE
10
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
glasscross-
on
crossglassglasscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
Low Tide
/ height (m)
Tue
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Sunrise--6:31--6:28--6:26--6:26--6:24--6:22--6:20
Sunset8:00--8:00--8:01--8:04--8:05--8:06--8:07--
mod rain
heavy rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
8231452-1-------------
Temp. °C91088899999913121213131215141214
Feels °C (?)122104446451191011101014131012
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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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