Cape Lookout surf break

Cape Lookout surfForecast / Oregon North / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Tuesday 26 May 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
11.5° C
(Which is 1.2°C colder than average 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 Wednesday (May 27) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 15s. 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 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 26) at 5PM. 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+) 2AM (Wed 27th May)8ft (2.5m) 11s
Best Surf 2AM (Wed 27th May)8ft (2.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 5PM (Tue 26th May)10ft (3.0m) 13s

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 13°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
6
2
4
2
1
4
2
2
3
2
2
3
1
0
2
1
0
2
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
4
WNW
14
3
WNW
13
2.5
WNW
11
2.2
WNW
10
2.1
WNW
9
1.3
WNW
19
2
WNW
17
2.1
WNW
16
2.5
WNW
15
2.3
WNW
14
2.2
WNW
13
1.9
WNW
13
1.6
WNW
12
1.6
WNW
12
1.7
WNW
11
1.6
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
10
1.2
WNW
10
1.2
WNW
9
1.1
NW
9
1
NW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
6091
3400
1492
942
723
1260
2145
2161
2629
2139
1682
1170
710
646
638
560
365
258
231
206
145
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
25
NNW
15
N
20
NNW
25
NNW
10
N
10
NW
15
NNW
5
NNW
20
NNW
25
NNW
15
NNE
20
NNW
25
NNW
15
N
20
NNW
25
NNW
10
NE
10
NW
10
NNW
10
SSE
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
off
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
10:00AM2.39m
9:53PM3.03m
11:02AM2.44m
10:27PM3.06m
11:54AM2.50m
11:01PM3.09m
12:38PM2.56m
11:34PM3.12m
1:19PM2.59m
00:09AM3.13m
1:59PM2.60m
00:45AM3.12m
2:39PM2.59m
1:22AM3.10m
Low Tide
3:31PM1.32m
4:45AM0.78m
4:17PM1.46m
5:25AM0.60m
5:00PM1.56m
6:02AM0.47m
5:40PM1.63m
6:38AM0.38m
6:19PM1.67m
7:15AM0.33m
6:57PM1.70m
7:53AM0.32m
7:34PM1.73m
cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:35
5:33
5:33
5:33
5:31
5:31
5:31
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:50
8:51
8:52
8:52
8:53
8:54
8:55
1
Temp °C
12
13
12
13
13
11
13
13
12
12
12
11
11
12
11
11
11
11
11
12
11
10
9
8
10
9
6
11
10
9
10
7
6
6
6
5
8
6
6
8
9
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
4
WNW
14
3
WNW
13
2.5
WNW
11
2.2
WNW
10
2.1
WNW
9
2
WNW
9
2
WNW
17
2.1
WNW
16
2.5
WNW
15
2.3
WNW
14
2.2
WNW
13
1.9
WNW
13
1.6
WNW
12
1.6
WNW
12
1.7
WNW
11
1.6
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
10
1.2
WNW
10
1.2
WNW
9
0.4
SW
19
1
NW
9
Energy kJ
6091
3400
1492
942
723
595
2145
2161
2629
2139
1682
1170
710
646
638
560
365
258
231
94
145
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
17
0.3
SW
15
0.3
SW
15
0.3
SW
16
0.5
W
22
1.3
WNW
19
1.8
NW
9
1.8
NW
8
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
14
0.3
SW
14
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
WSW
21
0.5
NNW
7
0.3
SW
20
0.1
SW
13
0.4
SW
18
Energy kJ
46
36
35
38
238
1260
482
450
19
18
18
18
33
20
18
18
45
26
60
6
112
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
24
0.3
SW
15
0.3
SW
14
0.3
SW
14
0.3
SW
14
0.1
W
18
0.1
SW
23
0.1
SW
22
0.1
SW
13
0.3
SW
20
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
15
Energy kJ
44
33
31
32
32
6
21
18
7
61
10
9
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NNW
7
1.1
NW
9
Energy kJ
28
206
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
7
3
4
2
2
4
3
4
5
2
1
4
2
1
3
2
2
3
2
3
2
Distance (km)
104
325
47
315
340
47
314
337
43
846
946
43
397
947
43
334
946
43
104
337
43
Best forecast wave conditions in North Oregon
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
4
3
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
7
3
5
4
4
4
5
4
5
4
2
4
3
2
4
3
2
4
3
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
7
9
6
9
9
6
5
5
5
5
4
7
7
6
4
4
5
4
4
9
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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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