Cape Lookout Surf Break

Lat Long: 45.34° N 123.98° W

Issued: 4 am 18 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Cape Lookout sea temperature is
12.4° C

1.5°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 18 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 19 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 20 Jun, 11AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, NW swell with 869 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 19 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s 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 Friday (Jun 19) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m 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 2.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 20) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 19th Jun)6ft (1.8m) 9s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 19th Jun)6ft (1.8m) 9s
Most Powerful11AM (Sat 20th Jun)7ft (2.1m) 10s

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 15°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Tue afternoon).

Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
3
1
1
2
3
1
3
1
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
1
0
1
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
NW
9
1.8
NW
9
1.8
NW
9
2.1
NW
10
2.1
NW
10
2
NW
10
2.1
NW
10
1.8
NW
9
1.6
NW
9
1.4
NW
9
1.3
NW
8
1.1
NW
8
1.1
NW
8
1.1
NW
7
1.2
NW
7
1.3
NW
7
1.8
NW
8
1.8
NW
8
1.7
NW
9
1.7
NW
9
1.6
NW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
440
486
492
784
800
723
869
564
418
268
222
167
138
137
135
162
403
413
418
427
322
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
20
NNW
15
N
10
NW
10
NW
5
W
10
W
10
NW
5
N
10
NW
20
NNW
10
N
15
NNW
20
NNW
10
N
15
NNW
30
NNW
15
N
15
NNW
20
NNW
15
N
Wind State
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
High Tide
4:26PM2.90m
3:37AM3.14m
5:15PM2.93m
4:38AM2.85m
6:03PM2.95m
5:45AM2.56m
6:50PM2.96m
7:02AM2.34m
7:35PM2.96m
8:26AM2.23m
8:19PM2.96m
9:46AM2.22m
9:02PM2.96m
Low Tide
9:41AM0.03m
9:51PM1.48m
10:29AM0.28m
10:57PM1.44m
11:17AM0.57m
00:07AM1.36m
12:04PM0.88m
1:19AM1.24m
12:53PM1.17m
2:27AM1.08m
1:45PM1.42m
3:27AM0.92m
2:40PM1.60m
4:18AM0.76m
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clear
clear
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5:26
5:26
5:26
5:26
5:28
5:28
5:28
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9:06
9:07
9:07
9:07
9:07
9:07
9:07
 mm
Temp °C
15
15
14
15
15
13
13
14
14
14
15
15
17
17
16
15
16
14
14
14
13
Feels °C
12
12
11
14
13
12
12
12
13
11
12
12
15
15
14
14
13
10
11
11
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
NW
9
1.8
NW
9
1.8
NW
9
2.1
NW
10
2.1
NW
10
2
NW
10
2.1
NW
10
1.8
NW
9
1.6
NW
9
1.4
NW
9
1.3
NW
8
1.1
NW
8
1.1
NW
8
0.4
SW
14
1.2
NW
7
1.3
NW
7
0.3
SW
13
1.8
NW
8
1.7
NW
9
1.7
NW
9
1.6
NW
8
Energy kJ
440
486
492
784
800
723
869
564
418
268
222
167
138
71
135
162
27
413
418
427
322
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
18
0.6
WSW
17
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
14
0.3
SW
18
0.4
SW
13
0.3
SW
13
0.3
SW
16
0.3
SW
13
0.3
SW
15
0.3
SW
18
0.3
SW
15
Energy kJ
246
190
127
124
121
106
103
99
127
61
61
63
69
49
63
26
41
27
33
49
33
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
20
0.1
SW
19
0.3
SW
18
0.2
SSW
18
0.1
SW
21
0.4
SW
16
0.3
SW
16
0.1
SW
19
0.3
SW
18
0.1
W
15
0.1
SW
18
0.3
SW
16
0.1
W
12
0.1
SW
16
0.2
WSW
19
0.3
SW
15
0.3
SW
18
Energy kJ
6
6
6
15
15
49
30
18
64
40
15
49
4
12
42
3
10
36
34
49
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NW
7
1.8
NW
8
Energy kJ
137
403
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
1
1
4
3
3
3
2
3
2
2
1
2
1
3
2
1
4
3
Distance (km)
105
337
66
314
314
43
175
175
47
175
592
47
170
340
170
326
337
47
319
592
43
Best forecast wave conditions in North Oregon
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
2
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
3
3
4
3
3
4
2
3
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
6
5
7
5
5
4
9
4
7
6
7
5
5
5
5
6
7
5
5
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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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