Lincoln City Surf Break

Lat Long: 44.94° N 124.03° W

Lincoln City Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 15 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Lincoln City sea temperature is
10.6° C
4.3° 

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 15 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 17s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, NW swell with 671 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 19s period with WNW 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 Thursday (Jul 16) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s is also forecast. 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 2.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 5PM. 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+) 5AM (Thu 16th Jul)1.5ft (0.5m) 19s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 16th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 17s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sun 19th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Lincoln City over the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, I’m gonna be straight with you – the first week or so is a real struggle. We’ve got a long stretch of basically nothing worth paddling out for. The water is running at 51°F, which is a whopping 8°F colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll be needing a thick steamer and a brave heart. The surf is just not there in any meaningful way from Wednesday the 15th through to the end of that first week. The swell is tiny, the wind is mostly cross or cross-on, and the combined energy is weak, sitting around 356 to 378 (kN/m). Don’t bother.

We start to see a bit of life on Friday the 17th morning, with a 3ft swell from the WNW and a period of 17 seconds, giving a combined energy of 709 (kN/m). That’s a long-period groundswell, which means it’ll be a bit fat and straight at a beach setup, but it’s the first sign of something. The wind is light cross-on, so it’s not clean, but it’s the best of a bad bunch for a full two days. Still, it’s a marginal call.

The real standout window, the one that might actually get me out of bed, is the weekend of the 26th and 27th of July. Saturday morning the 26th has a solid 8ft swell from the NW, with a period of 10 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 1539 (kN/m), which is proper moderate energy. The wind is light cross-on, so it’ll be a bit bumpy but manageable. That’s the biggest, most consistent swell of the whole run. Sunday morning the 27th is still hanging in there with a 7ft swell from the NW and a period of 9 seconds, energy at 1033 (kN/m). The wind is a gentler cross-on, so it’s a bit cleaner. These are the only two days that look like they’ll produce a proper session. The 25th of July is also worth a mention, with 7ft from the NW and a light onshore wind, but it’s not as clean as the 26th.

For the rest of the second week, it’s a mix of 5ft to 7ft NW swell, but the wind is constantly cross-on or cross, and most of it gets marked as poor or marginal. There’s a little spike on the 23rd of July afternoon with a 6ft NW swell and energy hitting 1123 (kN/m), but again, the wind is a gentle cross-on, so it’s not going to be a glassy dream.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a write-off. The standout is Saturday the 26th of July, with that 8ft NW swell and the best energy of the forecast. It’s a bit too big for beginners, but for the experienced crew, it’s your best shot. Sunday the 27th is a good backup. Lincoln City is a beach and reef setup, fairly consistent, but it’s exposed to the NW and the crowds can show up sometimes. For the size on the 26th, expect a few locals out. Don’t get your hopes up for the rest of it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Thursday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Energy kJ
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132
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Wind (km/h)
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SW
15
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High Tide
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
5:29AM1.46m
6:04PM1.91m
6:44AM1.29m
6:47PM1.89m
Low Tide
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
11:49AM0.30m
1:15AM0.31m
12:32PM0.50m
2:24AM0.25m
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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.

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