Cape Lookout Surf Break

Lat Long: 45.34° N 123.98° W

Cape Lookout Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 03 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Cape Lookout sea temperature is
14.2° C
0.7° 

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 3 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, NW swell with 297 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s 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 Tuesday (Aug 04) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 16s. 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 1.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) 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+) 5AM (Tue 4th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Best Surf 2AM (Wed 5th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Most Powerful 5PM (Wed 5th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Mon afternoon, calm by Wed night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
3
Tuesday
4
Wednesday
5
Thursday
6
Friday
7
Saturday
8
Sunday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
WNW
8
1.6
NW
6
1.4
NW
7
1.2
NW
7
1.4
NW
7
1.3
NW
7
1.4
NW
8
1.5
NW
8
1.4
NW
8
1.2
NW
8
1.2
NW
8
1.1
NW
7
0.8
NW
7
1
NW
7
0.9
NW
7
0.8
NW
6
0.9
NW
6
0.5
WNW
10
0.4
WNW
10
0.3
SW
15
0.4
WNW
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
162
202
183
139
189
184
261
297
232
173
182
121
65
88
73
43
51
63
38
37
32
Wind (km/h)
20
NNW
30
NNW
15
NNE
15
NNW
20
NNW
15
N
15
NNW
15
NNW
5
N
5
WNW
15
NW
15
N
15
NNW
25
NNW
15
NNE
20
NNW
25
NNW
15
N
15
NNW
20
NNW
10
NNE
Wind State
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cross
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High Tide
4:13PM2.99m
4:26AM2.47m
4:48PM3.02m
5:31AM2.28m
5:30PM3.05m
6:55AM2.15m
6:23PM3.06m
8:34AM2.14m
7:27PM3.10m
10:03AM2.25m
8:38PM3.17m
11:06AM2.43m
9:47PM3.28m
Low Tide
9:44AM0.90m
10:36PM1.10m
10:16AM1.12m
11:33PM1.00m
10:54AM1.35m
00:40AM0.90m
11:44AM1.57m
1:54AM0.76m
12:53PM1.75m
3:07AM0.57m
2:19PM1.83m
4:12AM0.36m
3:42PM1.78m
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6:09
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8:40
8:38
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8:31
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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