Cape Lookout surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 11 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, WNW swell with 318 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s 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 (Jul 08) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 18s. 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 1.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sat 11th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cape Lookout over the next 16 days.
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