Cape Lookout Surf Break

Lat Long: 45.34° N 123.98° W

Cape Lookout Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 16 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Cape Lookout sea temperature is
14.3°C
0.5° 

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 17 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 21 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 22 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 11s period, WNW swell with 452 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 17 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 Thursday (Sep 17) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. 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 1.4m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 2AM. 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+) 2AM (Thu 17th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf11PM (Mon 21st Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s
Most Powerful 2AM (Tue 22nd Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
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Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
2
1
0
2
2
1
0
1
0
0
2
1
0
3
2
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
NW
8
1.1
NW
8
1.4
NW
8
1.5
NW
8
1.3
NW
8
1.3
NW
8
1.2
NW
8
0.4
WSW
19
0.4
SW
19
0.4
SW
18
0.4
WSW
18
0.5
SW
18
0.4
WSW
18
0.5
SW
19
0.5
SW
17
0.6
WSW
17
1.4
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
160
143
238
311
216
216
187
148
115
107
123
154
127
173
148
202
452
352
345
314
Wind (km/h)
25
NNW
10
NNE
5
WNW
5
W
10
S
10
SW
5
WNW
5
NE
10
NNW
15
NNW
15
N
15
NNW
25
NNW
15
N
10
NNW
15
NNW
10
NNE
15
N
20
N
10
NE
Wind State
cross
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-on
glassy
off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
High Tide
3:53PM2.94m
5:36AM2.26m
4:34PM2.80m
6:59AM2.15m
5:26PM2.67m
8:40AM2.16m
6:37PM2.58m
9:53AM2.26m
7:58PM2.58m
10:34AM2.38m
9:08PM2.64m
11:03AM2.52m
10:04PM2.74m
Low Tide
11:00PM0.82m
10:22AM1.74m
00:01AM0.94m
11:11AM1.89m
1:15AM1.00m
12:34PM1.99m
2:29AM0.98m
2:17PM1.98m
3:29AM0.90m
3:31PM1.86m
4:15AM0.81m
4:22PM1.67m
4:53AM0.74m
clear
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clear
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clear
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clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
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clear
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6:56
6:56
6:58
7:00
7:01
7:01
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:24
7:22
7:21
7:19
7:16
7:15
7:14
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Temp °C
19
17
17
16
14
15
15
14
14
15
13
14
14
13
14
16
14
14
15
14
Feels °C
15
14
15
15
14
13
14
13
12
13
11
12
10
9
13
14
12
11
11
11
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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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