Cape Lookout Surf Break

Lat Long: 45.34° N 123.98° W

Cape Lookout Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 19 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Cape Lookout sea temperature is
11.5°C
1.4° 

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 20 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 20 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 11s period, W swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 23 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 9s period, WNW swell with 944 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 20 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 11s period with W 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 Tuesday (Oct 20) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m 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 2.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 23) at 5AM. 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 (Tue 20th Oct)6ft (1.9m) 11s
Best Surf 5AM (Tue 20th Oct)6ft (1.9m) 11s
Most Powerful 5AM (Fri 23rd Oct)8ft (2.4m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
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Saturday
24
Sunday
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2
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2
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
W
11
1.2
W
10
1
W
9
1.1
WNW
9
0.8
W
12
0.8
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
12
1.6
WNW
11
1.8
WNW
11
2.2
WNW
9
2.2
NW
10
1.9
WNW
11
1.6
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
10
1.1
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
9
0.8
W
11
0.9
W
10
0.9
WSW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1068
284
180
190
177
167
387
592
773
732
872
784
562
353
235
108
152
177
163
Wind (km/h)
10
NE
0
E
5
N
5
E
10
NNW
15
N
10
N
15
N
25
N
20
N
10
N
15
NNW
10
E
5
NE
5
N
10
ESE
5
ESE
10
NNE
10
ESE
Wind State
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
9:31AM2.49m
8:30PM2.44m
10:01AM2.63m
9:35PM2.51m
10:27AM2.79m
10:30PM2.61m
10:53AM2.96m
11:20PM2.71m
11:21AM3.13m
00:08AM2.79m
11:51AM3.29m
00:56AM2.84m
Low Tide
2:25AM1.01m
3:06PM1.76m
3:14AM1.00m
3:56PM1.51m
3:56AM1.00m
4:37PM1.22m
4:33AM1.03m
5:15PM0.90m
5:10AM1.08m
5:53PM0.59m
5:46AM1.15m
6:33PM0.32m
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Temp °C
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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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