Lincoln City Surf Break

Lat Long: 44.94° N 124.03° W

Issued: 4 am 01 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Lincoln City sea temperature is
12.9° C

1.8°C colder than average for this time of year

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 1 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 2 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 6 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 12s period, NW swell with 928 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 2 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 Thursday (Jul 02) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s. 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 1.8m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 06) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 05) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 2nd Jul)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 2nd Jul)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Most Powerful 2AM (Mon 6th Jul)6ft (1.8m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
0
0
2
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
1
3
1
0
2
1
0
2
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
NW
9
1.7
NW
8
1.2
NW
8
0.6
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
1
WNW
8
1.2
WNW
8
0.6
SW
16
1.3
NW
8
0.6
WNW
12
1.4
NW
6
0.9
WNW
12
1.8
NW
12
1.6
NW
11
1.5
NW
11
1.2
WNW
11
0.6
SW
16
0.5
SW
20
1
W
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
595
408
164
163
127
119
136
133
179
158
244
113
157
217
928
593
505
305
161
186
179
Wind (km/h)
15
NW
20
NNW
10
NNE
10
NW
15
NW
5
ENE
10
NW
15
NNW
10
N
15
NNW
25
NNW
15
N
20
NNW
20
NNW
10
N
15
NW
15
NW
0
ENE
5
W
15
WNW
5
N
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
3:15PM1.53m
1:45AM1.93m
3:48PM1.55m
2:23AM1.86m
4:21PM1.59m
3:04AM1.76m
4:53PM1.64m
3:51AM1.62m
5:25PM1.71m
4:47AM1.48m
6:00PM1.79m
5:56AM1.34m
6:38PM1.88m
Low Tide
8:49AM-0.20m
8:27PM0.74m
9:22AM-0.19m
9:09PM0.71m
9:55AM-0.15m
9:55PM0.68m
10:27AM-0.08m
10:47PM0.63m
11:01AM0.03m
11:45PM0.56m
11:36AM0.16m
00:48AM0.45m
12:16PM0.32m
1:55AM0.31m
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clear
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5:33
5:33
5:33
5:35
5:35
5:35
5:37
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9:06
9:06
9:05
9:05
9:05
9:04
9:04
 mm
Temp °C
15
15
14
16
17
15
18
18
15
16
15
13
15
16
13
15
16
13
15
16
15
Feels °C
12
12
12
14
15
14
17
17
13
13
11
9
11
12
10
13
14
11
14
14
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
NW
9
1.7
NW
8
1.2
NW
8
1
NW
7
0.9
NW
7
0.9
WNW
8
1
WNW
8
1
WNW
8
1.2
WNW
8
1.1
NW
8
0.5
WNW
12
0.8
WNW
8
0.5
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
12
0.4
SW
18
1.6
NW
11
1.5
NW
11
1.2
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
1
W
10
Energy kJ
595
408
164
104
77
109
133
133
179
158
85
86
69
217
111
593
505
305
154
151
179
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
15
0.6
SW
16
0.4
SW
14
0.6
WNW
12
0.5
WNW
13
0.5
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.5
SW
20
0.6
SW
16
Energy kJ
152
109
94
163
127
119
136
104
104
153
65
113
101
102
68
63
62
129
161
186
155
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
14
0.3
SW
14
0.4
WNW
9
0.5
WNW
9
0.4
WNW
9
0.2
WNW
15
0.2
WNW
15
0.3
SW
18
0.3
WNW
13
0.4
WNW
13
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.3
SW
19
0.1
SW
24
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
20
0.5
SW
16
0.4
SW
19
Energy kJ
47
30
26
42
26
22
21
48
35
65
65
66
102
58
22
109
109
44
134
125
131
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
3
1.3
NW
8
1.3
NNW
5
1.4
NW
6
1.6
NW
6
1.8
NW
12
Energy kJ
2
244
82
157
177
928
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
3
3
1
3
4
2
2
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
358
774
1
181
219
1
91
548
22
1159
548
293
222
548
22
269
566
1
219
903
1
Best forecast wave conditions in North Oregon
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
4
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
2
3
2
2
2
3
2
3
3
2
3
4
2
2
4
2
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
7
5
7
6
6
5
4
5
5
9
7
5
5
9
9
7
7
8
7
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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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