Surf Forecasts:
Lincoln City surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 19s period, SW swell with 546 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period with NW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Lincoln City this week:
The surf forecast for Lincoln City over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Lincoln City in the next 16 days are 0.9m 19s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lincoln City over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be honest, this next stretch is one of those where you’ve got to be patient. The next couple of weeks are looking pretty flat and messy, but there are a couple of specific windows where the stars align. We’re looking at a long, quiet spell with a few flickers of half-decent swell.
The main issue is the wind. For the first week, we’re dealing with a lot of cross-onshore and side-shore breeze, which is keeping the surface lumpy and choppy. The swell is small and inconsistent, and the water is a chilly 54°, which is a whopping 5° colder than normal for this time of year – so pack a thick wetsuit.
The first real, tiny glimmer of hope comes on Wednesday morning, July 22nd. Lincoln City (Oregon) will see a tiny 2-foot groundswell from the southwest, but the magic is in the wind. It’s glassy, dead calm. The combined energy is moderate (403), but with that long period of 14 seconds, the sets will be slow and fat. It’s small, but it will be clean.
The next window is Friday morning, July 24th. We’ll see the swell bump up to 5 feet from the northwest, with a moderate combined energy of 651. The wind is light and onshore, so it’s not going to be perfect, but it’s the biggest surf in the run. It’s still a beach and reef setup, and with a 9-second period, it’ll be a bit soft and sectiony. The crowds are sometimes here, so you might have a few people out.
After that, the swell drops back to knee-high, and the wind turns nasty. From Saturday, July 25th, right through to the end of the first week of August, it’s all under 3 feet, with a persistent cross-shore wind that will make Lincoln City a chop-fest. The forecast is a long run of poor surf conditions. The energy drops off to weak levels (121 by August 1st), and it’s really not worth paddling out for.
The one standout in the whole 16-day window is going to be Wednesday morning, July 22nd. It’s the only shot at a truly glassy, clean surface. The swell is tiny, but that glassy wind is a rare treat. The other option is Friday morning, July 24th, for the biggest size, but you’ll be dealing with onshore wind. If you’re desperate for waves, that’s your best bet for a few waves.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WSW 24 | SW 22 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | NW 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 306 | 260 | 233 | 245 | 153 | 130 | 164 | 164 | 266 | 275 | 281 | 393 | 384 | 376 | 368 | 233 | 467 | 224 | 455 | 546 | 299 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:04PM1.91m | 6:44AM1.29m | 6:47PM1.89m | 8:16AM1.21m | 7:34PM1.86m | 9:51AM1.23m | 8:25PM1.85m | 11:06AM1.30m | 9:18PM1.86m | 11:58AM1.38m | 10:09PM1.89m | 12:37PM1.44m | 10:56PM1.94m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:49AM0.30m | 1:15AM0.31m | 12:32PM0.50m | 2:24AM0.25m | 1:21PM0.67m | 3:30AM0.19m | 2:23PM0.79m | 4:29AM0.12m | 3:32PM0.86m | 5:20AM0.05m | 4:36PM0.86m | 6:04AM-0.02m | 5:28PM0.84m | ||||||||
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 | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — |
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mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 16 |
Feels °C | 19 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 11 | NW 10 |
| kJ | 306 | 260 | 233 | 159 | 135 | 108 | 149 | 96 | 266 | 275 | 281 | 393 | 384 | 376 | 284 | 173 | 190 | 115 | 153 | 249 | 273 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 24 | SW 22 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 19 |
| kJ | 175 | 161 | 155 | 245 | 153 | 130 | 90 | 131 | 97 | 88 | 92 | 99 | 96 | 88 | 368 | 233 | 467 | 224 | 455 | 546 | 299 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | NW 9 | SW 14 | SW 14 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 26 | SW 26 | SW 24 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 102 | 57 | 57 | 55 | 29 | 52 | 164 | 164 | 9 | 18 | 17 | 105 | 171 | 143 | 85 | 85 | 67 | 64 | 37 | 37 | 42 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 214 | 91 | 22 | 293 | 293 | 1 | 1 | 269 | 1 | 219 | 293 | 1 | 378 | 378 | 1 | 148 | 378 | 1 | 219 | 219 | 1 |
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The above surf forecast table for Lincoln City provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Lincoln City can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Lincoln City 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 (Lincoln City) 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).
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