Cape Lookout surf break

Cape Lookout surfForecast / Oregon North / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Monday 04 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
11.1° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 06) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 8s. 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 1.7m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 04) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 6th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 6th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Most Powerful 2PM (Mon 4th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 13s

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 Mon morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
3
2
1
2
0
0
1
2
0
2
1
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
WNW
13
1.5
WNW
13
1.3
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
12
1.1
W
11
0.8
WNW
11
1.3
W
13
1.3
W
12
1.3
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
11
1
WNW
10
1
WNW
10
0.5
WNW
15
0.6
WNW
14
1
WSW
10
1
WSW
10
1.1
W
11
1
W
9
0.8
W
9
0.7
W
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
968
670
494
418
307
158
591
505
494
383
297
222
183
125
163
236
205
275
180
101
69
Wind (km/h)
20
SSW
15
SW
10
S
15
SW
10
WSW
10
S
15
SW
15
NNW
15
N
10
NNW
15
NNW
5
SW
20
SSW
20
SSW
10
W
5
SSW
20
NNW
10
NNE
15
NNW
20
NNW
15
N
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
High Tide
3:31PM2.56m
2:18AM3.01m
4:18PM2.47m
2:55AM2.90m
5:11PM2.40m
3:34AM2.78m
6:10PM2.37m
4:20AM2.64m
7:09PM2.40m
5:19AM2.51m
7:59PM2.48m
6:35AM2.40m
8:38PM2.61m
Low Tide
8:48AM0.41m
8:30PM1.72m
9:28AM0.51m
9:07PM1.81m
10:12AM0.62m
9:50PM1.89m
10:59AM0.74m
10:46PM1.96m
11:50AM0.84m
00:01AM1.97m
12:42PM0.92m
1:25AM1.87m
1:34PM0.99m
2:36AM1.65m
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clear
clear
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clear
clear
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cloud
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rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:00
5:58
5:56
5:56
5:54
5:52
5:52
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8:24
8:25
8:28
8:29
8:30
8:30
8:32
4
1
Temp °C
13
13
11
13
13
11
11
12
10
10
11
10
12
12
12
11
12
12
14
14
12
9
9
9
10
11
10
9
10
7
7
8
7
8
7
10
10
10
8
11
10
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
WNW
13
1.5
WNW
13
1.3
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
12
1.1
W
11
0.8
WNW
11
1.3
W
13
1.3
W
12
1.3
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
11
1
WNW
10
1
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
9
0.7
W
9
1
WSW
10
1
WSW
10
1.1
W
11
1
W
9
0.8
W
9
0.7
W
8
Energy kJ
968
670
494
418
307
158
591
505
494
383
297
222
183
106
76
236
205
275
180
101
69
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
18
0.7
NW
8
0.7
NW
8
0.6
NW
8
0.5
NW
8
0.5
W
15
0.3
SW
15
1.1
WNW
8
1.2
NW
8
1.1
NW
8
1.1
NW
8
0.8
NW
7
0.5
WNW
16
0.5
WNW
15
0.6
WNW
14
0.5
WNW
13
0.7
W
13
0.4
WNW
12
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.3
WNW
11
Energy kJ
12
58
68
44
31
109
33
146
182
161
145
62
140
125
163
101
156
50
65
66
24
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
15
0.3
SW
15
0.3
SW
16
0.3
SW
17
0.4
NW
7
0.1
W
21
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.3
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.3
SW
13
0.3
SW
13
0.4
NW
8
0.4
NW
8
0.4
NW
4
0.3
WNW
12
0.3
WNW
12
0.3
SW
18
Energy kJ
6
8
35
40
45
18
9
87
64
30
51
72
47
27
27
17
17
4
28
26
48
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
4
0.4
SW
4
0.4
NW
4
0.8
NW
5
0.9
NW
6
Energy kJ
8
6
4
28
46
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
3
2
1
2
2
1
1
2
3
2
2
3
2
Distance (km)
314
334
175
175
175
43
175
334
47
314
334
43
175
175
220
43
945
43
170
591
66
Best forecast wave conditions in North Oregon
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
2
3
4
4
4
3
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
9
6
5
5
5
6
5
5
9
4
4
4
9
8
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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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