Surf Forecasts:
Lincoln City surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period, WNW swell with 486 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 13s period with SW 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 14) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Lincoln City in the next 16 days are 0.9m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lincoln City over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let me be straight with you. This is a tough stretch for Lincoln City. The water is bloody cold right now, sitting at 50°, which is a massive 9° colder than usual for this time of year. That’s not just a little nippy, that’s seriously unusual, so you’ll want a thick suit and boots.
The first week is pretty much a write-off. From Monday the 13th right through to the following Sunday, the 19th of July, we’re looking at a real flat spell with poor surf conditions. The swell is tiny and messy, mostly coming from the NW with short period under 10 seconds, so it’s weak and choppy. The combined wave energy is moderate at best, topping out at around 630, but it’s all cross-onshore and cross-shore winds making a mess of things. This is not the time to paddle out.
Things start to look a little more promising from Thursday the 24th of July. The swell picks up to 7 ft from the NW, with a period of 9 seconds, and the combined energy jumps up to 768 – solid moderate energy. The wind is a light cross-onshore, which is passable but not ideal. It’s still a marginal call, but it’s the best we’ve seen in a while. By Friday the 25th, the swell pushes to 8 ft, and the energy hits 1083, which is a strong pulse. The wind stays light, and the period stretches to 10 seconds, so there’s a bit more shape to the waves. This is the standout window. Lincoln City is a beach and reef setup, so with this longer period, the waves will have some punch but could be a bit wally at the beach breaks. Still, it’s the best on offer.
Keep in mind, this is a full week away, so the forecast is less certain. But if you’ve got patience, that Friday the 25th and Saturday the 26th are your best bets. The crowd profile says “sometimes” busy, so on a cheap swell, you might have some company. The water will still be frigid, but the waves will be worth it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | SW 14 | SW 13 | W 14 | W 14 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 20 | WNW 19 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 17 | WNW 17 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 167 | 91 | 87 | 106 | 101 | 113 | 160 | 132 | 205 | 244 | 257 | 390 | 486 | 371 | 365 | 382 | 348 | 270 | 235 | 261 | 300 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 1:11PM1.61m | 11:57PM2.38m | 1:56PM1.69m | 00:51AM2.36m | 2:39PM1.76m | 1:43AM2.27m | 3:20PM1.81m | 2:35AM2.12m | 4:01PM1.86m | 3:29AM1.91m | 4:42PM1.90m | 4:25AM1.68m | 5:22PM1.91m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:21PM0.68m | 7:38AM-0.48m | 7:18PM0.61m | 8:23AM-0.47m | 8:13PM0.54m | 9:07AM-0.40m | 9:09PM0.48m | 9:49AM-0.28m | 10:06PM0.43m | 10:30AM-0.11m | 11:06PM0.39m | 11:09AM0.09m | 00:09AM0.35m | ||||||||
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 | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:55 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 |
Feels °C | 15 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 14 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 19 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 |
| kJ | 91 | 75 | 35 | 106 | 88 | 113 | 160 | 113 | 62 | 201 | 257 | 262 | 253 | 291 | 365 | 382 | 287 | 138 | 235 | 261 | 300 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WNW 8 | W 14 | W 13 | WSW 18 | WSW 18 | WNW 19 | WSW 16 | WNW 18 | WNW 17 | WNW 17 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | SW 17 |
| kJ | 33 | 91 | 87 | 34 | 101 | 87 | 121 | 120 | 205 | 100 | 249 | 390 | 486 | 371 | 362 | 353 | 348 | 270 | 218 | 163 | 241 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 21 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 20 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WNW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 10 | SW 13 | SW 16 | WNW 14 |
| kJ | 18 | 75 | 69 | 84 | 83 | 62 | 58 | 132 | 54 | 51 | 124 | 122 | 110 | 121 | 74 | 102 | 102 | 71 | 44 | 122 | 160 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NW 5 | NW 7 | NW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 167 | 30 | 44 | 31 | 48 | 53 | 36 | 53 | 158 | 244 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 148 | 941 | 1 | 222 | 547 | 22 | 353 | 484 | 22 | 222 | 269 | 177 | 219 | 219 | 1 | 353 | 548 | 1 | 148 | 384 | 22 |
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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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