Cape Lookout Surf Break

Lat Long: 45.34° N 123.98° W

Cape Lookout Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 08 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Cape Lookout sea temperature is
12.6°C
0.9° 

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 9 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 10 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 10s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 10 Oct, 2PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, WNW swell with 1,149 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 8 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s 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 Thursday (Oct 08) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s. 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 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 10) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 8th Oct)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Best Surf11AM (Sat 10th Oct)7.5ft (2.3m) 10s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sat 10th Oct)8ft (2.5m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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Sunday
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Height (m)
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WNW
13
1.3
WNW
12
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WNW
12
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WNW
9
2.2
NW
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2.3
WNW
10
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1.8
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1.4
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1.2
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18
1.2
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1.3
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16
1.3
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1.3
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1.2
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13
1.2
WNW
13
1.2
WNW
13
0.9
WNW
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
614
477
368
564
760
1004
1024
600
345
1129
781
768
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651
633
542
372
468
461
213
Wind (km/h)
20
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20
NNW
5
NNE
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W
5
WSW
10
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NNE
20
NNW
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ENE
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WNW
15
NNW
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NE
5
WNW
5
NW
10
S
15
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W
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Wind State
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High Tide
11:42PM2.95m
11:59AM3.18m
00:31AM2.95m
12:30PM3.25m
1:16AM2.91m
1:00PM3.26m
2:00AM2.84m
1:30PM3.23m
2:43AM2.73m
2:01PM3.15m
3:28AM2.60m
2:34PM3.04m
4:16AM2.47m
Low Tide
5:38PM0.85m
5:46AM0.80m
6:20PM0.61m
6:23AM0.94m
6:59PM0.45m
6:58AM1.10m
7:37PM0.37m
7:31AM1.26m
8:15PM0.37m
8:05AM1.42m
8:54PM0.43m
8:39AM1.57m
9:36PM0.56m
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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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