Lincoln City Surf Break

Lat Long: 44.94° N 124.03° W

Lincoln City Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 10 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Lincoln City sea temperature is
10.9° C
4.1° 

Lincoln City surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Lincoln City surf forecast from 10 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 11 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 20s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SW swell with 295 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 20s 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 (Aug 11) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 20s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 14s is also forecast. 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 0.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 11th Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 20s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 11th Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 20s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 16th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lincoln City over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, let me level with you, this is Lincoln City on the Oregon coast and, to be honest, the next week and a half looks pretty grim for a proper paddle. We’ve got wave energy, sure, but it’s mostly small and the wind’s just never quite in the right spot. The water temp is running 52° – that’s a whopping 7° colder than normal for this time of year, so you’re gonna want a thick hooded 5/4, no question.

We start Monday the 10th with tiny 1ft swell out of the southwest, and a moderate cross-shore wind. It’s not even worth a look. Tuesday the 11th isn’t any better – same knee-high dribble with a cross chop. Wednesday the 12th shows a little hope with a long period 18 second groundswell, but the swell height is still just 1ft, so the wave energy (224) is mostly just water moving around under the surface. It doesn’t add up to a wave you can ride.

Through Thursday the 13th and Friday the 14th, we see a pulse of 4ft to 5ft swell, but it’s coming from the northwest with a short period of 7 to 8 seconds, and the wind is always cross or cross-on. That’s the recipe for a lumpy, choppy mess. The energy does jump up into the 300s, but the wave quality is just poor.

The weekend of Saturday the 16th and Sunday the 17th is more of the same: small cross-on junk in the knee-to-waist range. The light breezes on some sessions sound nice, but they never turn fully offshore for Lincoln City.

Now, the best window in this entire 16-day stretch—and I’m talking the only real standout—is that last week. Monday the 24th through Tuesday the 25th. The swell finally builds to a solid 5ft to 6ft out of the west-northwest, with a moderate 10-second period. The wave energy jumps to 679 and peaks at 945, which is strong. Now, the catch: the wind stays cross-shore out of the north-northwest. It won’t be glassy, but it’s not onshore, so the shape should be a lot better than anything we’ve seen. At 6ft, this is getting into expert territory for sure, especially with that energy. The direction is the closest thing to an optimum west swell we’ve had, which is good for this exposed beach and reef setup. You can plan on this being the pick of the month, but it’s still a long-range call, so keep an eye on it.

Everything before that is pretty much a write-off for surfing. The consistent cross and cross-on winds make this setup look more interesting for a kite session than a paddle. Honestly, the forecast can shift, but right now, we’re staring at a solid week of marginal conditions before that late-season pulse.

Stay patient.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
12:07PM1.58m
10:57PM2.26m
12:48PM1.69m
11:53PM2.29m
1:27PM1.78m
00:46AM2.25m
2:03PM1.87m
1:36AM2.15m
2:39PM1.94m
2:25AM2.01m
3:14PM1.98m
3:16AM1.82m
3:49PM1.98m
4:09AM1.63m
Low Tide
5:20PM0.69m
6:34AM-0.33m
6:19PM0.58m
7:19AM-0.34m
7:12PM0.46m
8:00AM-0.30m
8:04PM0.36m
8:38AM-0.20m
8:54PM0.29m
9:15AM-0.05m
9:43PM0.24m
9:50AM0.12m
10:34PM0.22m
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Information about the Lincoln City Surf forecast

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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Lincoln City 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.

Lincoln City is 72 km (45 miles) from the city of 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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