Cape Lookout Surf Break

Lat Long: 45.34° N 123.98° W

Issued: 10 pm 29 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Cape Lookout sea temperature is
13.3° C

1.3°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 30 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 6 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 6 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s period, WNW swell with 731 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 1 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s 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 Wednesday (Jul 01) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 14s. 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 1.7m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 06) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 1st Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 6th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 12s
Most Powerful 5AM (Mon 6th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 12s

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 afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu night, min 10°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Mon
6
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
2
0
2
1
0
1
1
0
2
1
0
1
0
0
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
WNW
9
2.1
NW
9
2.1
NW
9
1.9
NW
9
1.9
NW
9
1.6
NW
8
1.1
NW
8
1
NW
7
1
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
8
1
WNW
8
1
WNW
8
1
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
8
0.5
WNW
12
1.2
NW
7
1.3
NW
7
0.9
WNW
12
1.5
WNW
11
1.4
NW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
739
719
703
525
599
381
159
104
123
98
119
133
136
103
117
82
127
158
222
513
458
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
10
NW
20
NW
15
NNW
10
NNW
15
NNW
10
NNE
10
WNW
10
W
0
WNW
10
NNW
15
NNW
10
N
15
NNW
25
NNW
20
NNE
25
NNW
25
NNW
20
N
20
NNW
25
NNW
Wind State
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
High Tide
00:28AM3.13m
2:22PM2.59m
1:06AM3.13m
2:57PM2.62m
1:44AM3.08m
3:31PM2.65m
2:22AM2.98m
4:04PM2.69m
3:01AM2.84m
4:36PM2.73m
3:45AM2.67m
5:08PM2.79m
4:37AM2.48m
5:42PM2.86m
Low Tide
7:37AM0.32m
7:18PM1.71m
8:13AM0.32m
7:58PM1.69m
8:47AM0.37m
8:40PM1.67m
9:20AM0.46m
9:24PM1.63m
9:51AM0.60m
10:12PM1.58m
10:23AM0.76m
11:06PM1.48m
10:57AM0.96m
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clear
clear
clear
clear
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5:31
5:31
5:31
5:31
5:33
5:33
5:33
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9:07
9:07
9:07
9:07
9:07
9:06
9:06
9:06
 mm
Temp °C
13
13
14
13
13
14
14
13
15
15
15
15
14
14
14
13
14
13
13
14
14
Feels °C
10
11
11
10
11
12
11
11
14
15
16
13
12
12
11
10
10
8
9
11
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
WNW
9
2.1
NW
9
2.1
NW
9
1.9
NW
9
1.9
NW
9
1.6
NW
8
1.1
NW
8
1
NW
7
1
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
8
1
WNW
8
1
WNW
8
1
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
8
0.6
WNW
8
1.2
NW
7
0.7
WNW
12
1.5
NW
7
1.5
WNW
11
1.4
NW
11
Energy kJ
739
719
703
525
599
381
159
104
123
98
119
133
136
103
117
44
127
152
222
513
458
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
14
0.3
SW
15
0.3
SW
15
0.1
SW
13
0.4
SW
18
0.3
SW
18
0.3
WNW
9
0.4
WNW
8
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
15
0.4
WNW
13
0.4
WNW
12
0.5
WNW
12
0.5
WNW
11
0.3
SW
14
0.9
WNW
12
0.3
SW
18
0.3
SW
14
Energy kJ
33
33
33
7
79
49
17
24
66
64
77
55
54
55
50
82
70
32
199
49
29
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
18
0.2
WSW
19
0.2
WSW
19
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
13
0.2
WSW
14
0.3
SW
17
0.4
SW
16
0.1
SW
13
0.2
W
15
0.2
WNW
15
0.3
WNW
14
0.3
WNW
13
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
14
0.3
SW
14
0.4
WNW
13
0.1
SW
19
0.3
SW
18
0.3
SW
14
0.3
SW
18
Energy kJ
12
37
37
10
7
18
45
91
7
17
21
37
35
55
49
29
59
15
50
29
49
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NW
6
1.3
NW
7
Energy kJ
50
158
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
3
3
1
2
1
2
2
2
1
2
1
3
2
1
1
3
2
2
Distance (km)
66
289
785
66
47
334
43
175
175
43
104
983
47
334
612
43
334
946
66
397
946
Best forecast wave conditions in North Oregon
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
4
4
1
3
2
3
3
3
2
3
2
3
3
2
2
3
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
5
8
7
5
9
5
7
5
7
6
5
9
9
9
6
7
7
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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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