Cape Lookout surf break

Cape Lookout surfForecast / Oregon North / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Saturday 16 May 2026 PDT
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Cape Lookout surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Cape Lookout sea temperature is
12.8° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Sunday (May 17) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cape Lookout in the next 16 days are 1.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 8PM. 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+) 5AM (Sun 17th May)7ft (2.1m) 12s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 17th May)7ft (2.1m) 12s
Most Powerful 8PM (Mon 18th May)6ft (1.9m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Sat
23
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
0
2
1
2
4
3
2
2
1
0
2
1
0
2
2
1
1
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
WNW
12
1.8
WNW
11
1.7
WNW
11
1.4
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
10
1.7
WNW
16
1.9
WNW
14
1.9
WNW
13
1.8
WNW
13
1.7
WNW
12
1.7
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
11
1
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
1.5
WNW
10
1.5
WNW
10
1.6
NW
8
0.9
WNW
9
1.9
NW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1315
785
627
452
346
1447
1419
1211
1077
880
748
349
254
198
146
157
411
394
322
126
445
Wind (km/h)
15
N
15
NNW
30
NNW
15
NNE
20
NNW
25
NNW
10
NNE
5
NW
25
NNW
15
N
20
NNW
25
NNW
15
N
10
NNW
30
NNW
15
NNE
15
NW
15
NNW
20
N
25
NNW
25
NNW
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
High Tide
00:20AM3.59m
2:03PM2.83m
1:06AM3.61m
2:57PM2.81m
1:56AM3.55m
3:52PM2.78m
2:48AM3.40m
4:50PM2.74m
3:46AM3.19m
5:50PM2.74m
4:50AM2.93m
6:49PM2.77m
6:04AM2.68m
7:44PM2.84m
Low Tide
7:24AM-0.15m
7:08PM1.49m
8:14AM-0.19m
7:59PM1.56m
9:05AM-0.12m
8:55PM1.62m
9:59AM0.03m
9:57PM1.66m
10:55AM0.24m
11:09PM1.67m
11:53AM0.48m
00:30AM1.61m
12:50PM0.72m
rain showers
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clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:43
5:41
5:41
5:39
5:39
5:37
5:37
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:39
8:40
8:42
8:43
8:44
8:45
8:45
8:46
3
Temp °C
10
11
12
11
12
12
11
12
13
11
11
12
11
12
12
11
11
12
11
12
12
4
7
7
6
7
7
7
11
10
7
7
7
6
11
8
6
7
9
7
7
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
WNW
12
1.8
WNW
11
1.7
WNW
11
1.4
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
10
1.7
WNW
16
1.9
WNW
14
1.9
WNW
13
1.8
WNW
13
1.7
WNW
12
1.7
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
11
1.2
NW
7
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
10
1.1
NW
7
1.5
WNW
10
1.5
WNW
10
1.6
NW
8
0.9
WNW
7
0.3
SW
15
Energy kJ
1315
785
627
452
346
1447
1419
1211
1077
880
748
349
135
198
146
111
411
394
322
91
33
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
15
0.3
SW
14
0.3
SW
14
0.2
WSW
14
0.5
W
18
0.5
NW
5
0.3
SW
17
0.2
WSW
16
0.2
WSW
16
0.3
SW
16
0.2
WSW
21
1
WNW
11
0.7
NW
6
0.4
SW
19
0.9
WNW
10
0.5
NW
8
0.7
NW
8
0.4
SW
18
0.9
WNW
9
0.2
WNW
12
Energy kJ
34
33
32
20
156
13
46
26
26
41
45
254
36
96
157
35
70
78
126
15
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
20
0.1
W
18
0.1
W
20
0.3
WNW
14
0.1
SW
13
0.2
WSW
24
0.1
W
24
0.1
W
21
0.2
WSW
16
0.3
SW
16
0.4
SW
15
0.3
SW
15
0.3
SW
15
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
17
0.2
WSW
13
0.3
SW
14
Energy kJ
7
6
8
38
7
54
11
9
25
39
57
34
34
57
77
17
33
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
NW
7
0.8
NW
6
0.9
NNW
8
1.9
NW
8
Energy kJ
194
47
112
445
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
1
3
3
1
4
2
2
3
3
4
2
1
3
2
2
4
2
2
4
Distance (km)
47
104
314
43
941
946
43
334
334
47
104
785
47
334
632
43
175
592
315
397
591
Best forecast wave conditions in North Oregon
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
3
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
6
4
4
4
3
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
3
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
6
4
4
4
5
4
5
4
5
6
5
5
9
5
4
5
5
4
4
4
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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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