Cape Lookout surf break

Cape Lookout surfForecast / Oregon North / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Wednesday 27 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
11.7° C
(Which is 1.0°C colder than average for this time of year)

Cape Lookout surf forecast from 27 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 27 May, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 20s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 28 May, 5PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, WNW swell with 3,698 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 27 May, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 20s 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 Wednesday (May 27) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 20s period with a secondary swell of 1.9m and 9s. 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 28) at 5PM. 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+)11PM (Wed 27th May)4ft (1.2m) 20s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 27th May)4ft (1.2m) 20s
Most Powerful 5PM (Thu 28th May)8ft (2.5m) 16s

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 13°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon afternoon, min 7°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Sun afternoon, light winds from the NE by Mon morning).

Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
4
2
3
2
2
1
4
1
0
2
1
0
2
0
0
2
1
1
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
WNW
10
2
WNW
9
1.3
WNW
19
2
WNW
17
2.5
WNW
16
2
WNW
15
2.5
WNW
14
2.4
WNW
13
1.9
WNW
13
1.7
WNW
12
1.6
WNW
12
1.6
WNW
11
1.6
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
10
1.4
NW
10
1.2
WNW
9
1.2
NW
9
1.1
NW
8
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
17
0.8
W
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
868
632
1260
2145
3698
1659
2661
1891
1170
748
689
608
550
494
392
216
231
158
109
106
206
Wind (km/h)
20
NNW
25
NNW
10
N
10
NW
20
NNW
15
NNW
20
NNW
25
NNW
10
NNE
20
NNW
25
NNW
15
NNE
25
NNW
30
NNW
15
NNE
15
NNW
20
NNW
5
NE
10
WNW
5
NNW
10
SSE
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross
High Tide
11:02AM2.44m
10:27PM3.06m
11:54AM2.50m
11:01PM3.09m
12:38PM2.56m
11:34PM3.12m
1:19PM2.59m
00:09AM3.13m
1:59PM2.60m
00:45AM3.12m
2:39PM2.59m
1:22AM3.10m
3:20PM2.57m
1:59AM3.04m
Low Tide
4:17PM1.46m
5:25AM0.60m
5:00PM1.56m
6:02AM0.47m
5:40PM1.63m
6:38AM0.38m
6:19PM1.67m
7:15AM0.33m
6:57PM1.70m
7:53AM0.32m
7:34PM1.73m
8:31AM0.36m
8:13PM1.77m
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:33
5:33
5:33
5:31
5:31
5:31
5:30
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8:51
8:52
8:52
8:53
8:54
8:55
8:57
Temp °C
13
13
12
13
13
12
11
12
11
12
12
11
11
11
11
12
13
12
14
14
13
9
9
8
11
10
9
7
7
5
7
7
5
5
5
5
8
9
9
12
12
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
WNW
10
2
WNW
9
1.9
WNW
8
2
WNW
17
2.5
WNW
16
2
WNW
15
2.5
WNW
14
2.4
WNW
13
1.9
WNW
13
1.7
WNW
12
1.6
WNW
12
1.6
WNW
11
1.6
WNW
11
0.2
WSW
21
1.4
NW
10
1.2
WNW
9
0.4
SW
19
1.1
NW
8
0.9
WNW
8
0.8
WNW
8
0.8
W
13
Energy kJ
868
632
493
2145
3698
1659
2661
1891
1170
748
689
608
550
45
392
216
94
158
105
88
206
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
15
0.5
W
22
1.3
WNW
19
1.8
NW
8
0.2
SSW
14
1.8
NW
8
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
14
0.3
SW
14
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
14
0.1
SW
13
0.3
SW
20
0.3
NNW
7
0.4
NW
8
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
17
0.7
WNW
9
Energy kJ
37
238
1260
450
20
418
18
18
18
33
20
18
18
7
61
11
14
112
109
106
68
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
24
0.3
SW
15
0.3
SW
14
0.3
SW
14
0.2
SSW
14
0.1
SW
23
0.1
SW
22
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
13
0.3
SW
20
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
15
0.2
W
13
0.4
SW
16
Energy kJ
44
33
31
32
19
21
18
12
7
60
6
8
14
93
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
WNW
10
1.2
NW
9
Energy kJ
494
231
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
4
3
4
4
4
3
4
2
1
3
2
2
3
1
4
2
1
2
3
Distance (km)
314
314
66
314
337
337
785
834
43
834
946
43
817
946
43
314
592
43
334
47
137
Best forecast wave conditions in North Oregon
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
3
4
4
2
4
4
4
4
2
4
4
3
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
9
9
6
5
4
5
5
5
7
7
6
5
4
4
4
5
6
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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