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Cape Lookout Surf Forecast
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Cape Lookout surfForecast / Oregon North / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Saturday 23 May 2026 PDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
12.1° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)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 (May 24) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 9s is also forecast. 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 4.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 26) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 24th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Tue 26th May) | 15ft (4.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Tue 26th May) | 15ft (4.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cape Lookout over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the SSW by Mon morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 16 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 20 | WNW 17 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | |
331 | 286 | 269 | 565 | 681 | 530 | 827 | 2400 | 6516 | 6179 | 3397 | 1604 | 981 | 497 | 969 | 2024 | 2161 | 2394 | 1800 | 1094 | 1217 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | |
High Tide | 7:44PM2.84m | 7:26AM2.49m | 8:33PM2.91m | 8:47AM2.40m | 9:15PM2.97m | 10:00AM2.39m | 9:53PM3.03m | 11:02AM2.44m | 10:27PM3.06m | 11:54AM2.50m | 11:01PM3.09m | 12:38PM2.56m | 11:34PM3.12m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:50PM0.72m | 1:50AM1.45m | 1:47PM0.94m | 3:01AM1.23m | 2:41PM1.15m | 3:58AM1.00m | 3:31PM1.32m | 4:45AM0.78m | 4:17PM1.46m | 5:25AM0.60m | 5:00PM1.56m | 6:02AM0.47m | 5:40PM1.63m | ||||||||
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 | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — |
 | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 5 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
8 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 9 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | SW 14 | W 12 | W 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 8 | WNW 17 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 |
 kJ | 331 | 286 | 125 | 565 | 681 | 530 | 51 | 2400 | 6516 | 6179 | 3397 | 1604 | 981 | 497 | 360 | 2024 | 2161 | 2394 | 1800 | 1094 | 1217 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | NNW 8 | WNW 9 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 6 | — | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | NNW 9 | WNW 20 | NW 8 | NW 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 53 | 84 | 146 | 73 | 35 | 13 | — | 52 | 76 | 45 | 36 | 35 | 37 | 216 | 969 | 232 | 268 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 20 | SW 15 | WNW 16 | WNW 9 | SW 16 | SW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 24 | WNW 22 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 8 | 54 | 269 | 64 | 40 | 29 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 163 | 30 | 32 | 32 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 827 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 334 | 381 | 43 | 104 | 334 | 43 | 175 | 314 | 43 | 43 | 314 | 47 | 325 | 314 | 66 | 314 | 591 | 252 | 397 | 947 | 47 |
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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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