Cape Lookout Surf Break

Lat Long: 45.34° N 123.98° W

Cape Lookout Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 12 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Cape Lookout sea temperature is
13.4°C
1.6° 

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 12 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 12 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, NW swell with 279 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 12 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s 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 Saturday (Sep 12) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m 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 1.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sat 12th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Best Surf 8PM (Sat 12th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Most Powerful 2PM (Thu 17th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
12
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
15
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NW
10
1
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
9
1.2
WNW
8
1.2
WNW
8
1.1
NW
8
0.9
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
8
1
NW
7
1.1
NW
7
1.1
NW
7
1.2
NW
8
1.3
NW
8
1.4
NW
8
1.3
NW
8
1.2
NW
8
1.1
NW
8
1.1
NW
8
0.4
SW
19
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
220
192
154
138
121
171
158
136
98
98
107
126
140
160
196
250
250
201
156
153
107
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
15
SSW
10
ESE
15
S
20
SSW
10
SW
0
WNW
15
NNW
5
NE
10
NNW
15
NNW
5
NE
10
NNW
15
NNW
5
NE
5
WSW
5
NNW
10
S
5
WSW
10
SSW
10
SSE
Wind State
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cross-on
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cross-on
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cross
cross-off
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cross-off
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on
cross-on
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High Tide
1:44PM3.24m
2:08AM2.98m
2:15PM3.23m
2:54AM2.81m
2:46PM3.17m
3:42AM2.62m
3:18PM3.07m
4:34AM2.43m
3:53PM2.94m
5:36AM2.26m
4:34PM2.80m
6:59AM2.15m
5:26PM2.67m
Low Tide
8:01PM0.62m
8:05AM0.87m
8:42PM0.58m
8:38AM1.10m
9:25PM0.61m
9:11AM1.33m
10:10PM0.70m
9:44AM1.55m
11:00PM0.82m
10:22AM1.74m
00:01AM0.94m
11:11AM1.89m
1:15AM1.00m
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Feels °C
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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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