Cape Lookout Surf Break

Lat Long: 45.34° N 123.98° W

Issued: 4 am 01 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Cape Lookout sea temperature is
13.5° C

1.3°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 1 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 6 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 5 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s period, WNW swell with 756 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 1 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 Wednesday (Jul 01) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. 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 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 05) at 11PM. 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+)11PM (Wed 1st Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 6th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 12s
Most Powerful11PM (Sun 5th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 12s

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 16°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
1
0
0
1
0
1
2
0
0
1
0
0
3
1
1
2
2
1
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
NW
9
1.5
NW
8
1
NW
8
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.9
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
8
1
WNW
8
1.1
WNW
8
1
WNW
8
1
WNW
8
1.1
NW
8
1.1
NW
8
1.3
NW
8
1.6
WNW
12
1.4
WNW
10
1.1
NW
9
0.9
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
481
311
110
91
66
98
100
122
149
131
143
154
159
206
698
386
182
121
148
107
144
Wind (km/h)
15
NW
15
NW
10
NNE
10
NW
10
NW
5
E
10
NW
15
NNW
10
N
20
NNW
25
NNW
20
N
20
NNW
25
NNW
15
N
15
NW
15
NNW
5
E
5
WSW
10
NW
5
NNE
Wind State
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
2:57PM2.62m
1:44AM3.08m
3:31PM2.65m
2:22AM2.98m
4:04PM2.69m
3:01AM2.84m
4:36PM2.73m
3:45AM2.67m
5:08PM2.79m
4:37AM2.48m
5:42PM2.86m
5:42AM2.30m
6:21PM2.94m
Low Tide
8:13AM0.32m
7:58PM1.69m
8:47AM0.37m
8:40PM1.67m
9:20AM0.46m
9:24PM1.63m
9:51AM0.60m
10:12PM1.58m
10:23AM0.76m
11:06PM1.48m
10:57AM0.96m
00:06AM1.33m
11:36AM1.17m
1:11AM1.14m
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clear
clear
clear
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clear
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5:31
5:31
5:31
5:33
5:33
5:33
5:35
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9:07
9:07
9:07
9:06
9:06
9:06
9:05
 mm
Temp °C
13
14
14
14
15
14
16
16
14
14
14
13
13
14
13
13
14
13
14
14
14
Feels °C
12
11
12
13
13
14
16
15
12
13
10
8
9
10
9
11
12
11
13
12
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
NW
9
1.5
NW
8
1
NW
8
0.9
NW
7
0.8
WNW
7
0.9
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
8
1
WNW
8
1.1
WNW
8
1
WNW
8
1
WNW
8
1.1
NW
8
1.1
NW
8
0.8
WNW
12
1.6
WNW
12
1.4
WNW
10
1.1
NW
9
0.9
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
9
Energy kJ
481
311
110
77
61
98
100
122
149
131
143
154
159
158
698
386
182
121
148
107
144
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
18
0.3
SW
18
0.4
WNW
9
0.4
WNW
9
0.4
WNW
9
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
15
0.4
WNW
13
0.4
WNW
12
0.5
WNW
12
0.4
WNW
13
0.3
SW
14
0.3
SW
18
0.3
SW
18
0.6
WNW
11
0.5
WNW
11
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
19
0.4
SW
16
Energy kJ
79
49
26
29
25
64
76
55
54
55
50
79
58
32
50
49
91
64
64
96
89
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
14
0.2
WSW
14
0.3
SW
17
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.2
W
15
0.2
WNW
15
0.3
WNW
14
0.3
WNW
13
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
14
0.3
SW
14
0.4
WNW
11
0.1
SW
19
0.3
SW
14
0.3
SW
14
0.3
SW
14
0.4
SW
16
0.3
SW
19
0.4
SW
16
0.3
SW
19
Energy kJ
18
18
45
91
66
17
21
37
35
54
49
29
40
15
31
29
29
69
59
65
59
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
NW
8
Energy kJ
206
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
3
1
1
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
314
817
43
137
175
43
47
592
47
1122
592
334
178
592
47
226
527
43
175
945
43
Best forecast wave conditions in North Oregon
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
4
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
2
3
2
2
2
3
2
3
3
2
3
4
2
2
4
2
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
7
5
7
6
6
5
4
5
5
9
7
5
5
9
9
7
7
8
7
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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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