Cape Lookout Surf Break

Lat Long: 45.34° N 123.98° W

Cape Lookout Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 20 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Cape Lookout sea temperature is
12.9° C
2.1° 

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 21 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 19s period, SW swell with 303 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period with WNW 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. 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 0.6m 19s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 2PM. 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+) 8PM (Mon 20th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Best Surf 8PM (Mon 20th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sun 26th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 19s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

Mon
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
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Sunday
26
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1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
1
2
1
1
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WNW
8
1.2
NW
8
1.1
NW
8
1
NW
8
0.9
NW
8
1
NW
8
1
NW
9
1.2
NW
9
1.2
NW
9
1.2
NW
9
1.3
NW
9
1.2
NW
9
1.2
NW
9
0.4
SW
24
0.4
SW
23
0.5
SW
21
0.4
SW
21
0.5
SW
20
0.6
SW
19
0.5
SW
19
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
219
192
143
119
99
132
148
242
231
230
300
230
215
191
131
224
116
186
303
183
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
5
N
10
WNW
10
NNW
5
NW
10
NNW
5
WNW
5
S
20
SW
15
SW
10
S
15
SW
15
SW
15
SSE
20
SSW
5
W
5
NE
10
NW
15
NNW
5
NNE
Wind State
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cross-off
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
High Tide
5:50PM3.00m
6:33AM2.25m
6:34PM2.94m
7:59AM2.13m
7:21PM2.88m
9:31AM2.13m
8:13PM2.85m
10:46AM2.21m
9:08PM2.86m
11:38AM2.31m
10:00PM2.91m
12:18PM2.41m
10:48PM2.99m
Low Tide
00:36AM1.07m
11:57AM1.39m
1:43AM1.01m
12:46PM1.63m
2:49AM0.93m
1:48PM1.80m
3:49AM0.83m
2:59PM1.88m
4:40AM0.71m
4:03PM1.88m
5:25AM0.59m
4:56PM1.83m
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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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