
Surf Forecasts:
Lincoln City surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 18s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 11 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, NW swell with 789 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 18s 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 Friday (Sep 04) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Lincoln City in the next 16 days are 1.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Fri 11th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lincoln City over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for Lincoln City. We’ve got a run of small, clean conditions to start, then a bit of a pulse later on, but honestly, it’s a mixed bag for the next couple of weeks.
First up, we kick things off on Friday, September 4th. The afternoon brings a risk of thunderstorms, but the wind is glassy out of the ENE at 3 mph. There’s a 4ft WNW swell, with a period of 9 seconds. The combined energy is moderate, sitting at 555. The water is 56°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year. It’s going to be clean, but that swell is a bit short-period and straight from the west-northwest, so it’ll be fun but not a standout.
Saturday morning, September 5th, is a bit of a teaser. The swell drops to 2ft from the SW, but the period jumps to a very long 16 seconds. That’s serious groundswell energy, with a reading of 519. The wind is calm and glassy. This is the kind of day where a point or reef would be magic, but at a beach-and-reef setup like Lincoln City, that long period can make it break too straight. Still, if you get the right bank, it could be a sweet, clean morning.
After that, we go into a long stretch of tiny, weak surf. From Saturday afternoon right through to the morning of Wednesday, September 16th, the swell just dribbles along between 1ft and 3ft. The combined energy drops into the low hundreds and even the 200s. There’s a lot of cross-shore or cross-onshore wind, making things choppy and messy. A few mornings have glassy conditions, like Sunday the 6th and Monday the 7th, but with only 2ft of swell, it’s a real longboard-only kind of vibe. This gap of nearly a week and a half is pretty quiet for paddling.
Now, the best bet on offer comes later. Thursday morning, September 17th, we see a glimmer. The wind is glassy out of the W at 3 mph, with a 3ft WNW swell and a 10-second period. The energy is 332. It’s clean, small, and rideable. That’s a nice, calm morning session.
But the real standout, the one to circle on your calendar, is Friday, September 18th morning. The swell is up to 6ft from the NW, with a 10-second period, and the combined energy hits a strong 695. The wind is light cross-onshore from the SSW at 6 mph. It’s not perfect glass, but it’s the most size and power we’ve seen in the whole window. That’s a proper autumn swell for the intermediate crowd. For beginners, 6ft is getting a bit punchy, and for experts, it’s just right. The direction is a good match for the optimum W swell direction for this spot.
Saturday, September 19th, keeps that energy going with a 6ft to 6ft NW swell, but the wind is cross-shore and cross-onshore, so it’ll be a bit lumpy. Still, there’s grunt in the water.
So, the long and short of it: the first weekend has some clean, small windows, but the real size and power shows up around the 17th and 18th of September. That’s your best shot at a proper wave.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | SW 17 | WNW 9 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 11 | SW 17 | SW 17 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
292 | 293 | 257 | 306 | 193 | 141 | 171 | 167 | 167 | 164 | 93 | 118 | 87 | 124 | 131 | 86 | 191 | 414 | 290 | 222 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross |
High Tide | 6:09PM1.99m | 8:56AM1.36m | 7:25PM1.97m | 10:07AM1.45m | 8:44PM2.00m | 10:58AM1.56m | 9:55PM2.05m | 11:39AM1.69m | 10:56PM2.08m | 12:15PM1.80m | 11:51PM2.09m | 12:49PM1.91m | 00:41AM2.05m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:16AM0.03m | 1:35PM0.85m | 3:30AM-0.03m | 3:06PM0.81m | 4:33AM-0.10m | 4:23PM0.70m | 5:26AM-0.15m | 5:24PM0.55m | 6:11AM-0.16m | 6:17PM0.39m | 6:52AM-0.13m | 7:05PM0.25m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | |
7:47 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | |
mm | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 22 | 22 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 14 |
Feels °C | 15 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 21 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NNW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 8 | SW 17 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 |
292 | 255 | 238 | 202 | 152 | 90 | 69 | 50 | 75 | 69 | 52 | 57 | 55 | 124 | 131 | 86 | 191 | 148 | 152 | 109 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 11 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WNW 10 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 17 | SW 17 |
246 | 293 | 257 | 306 | 193 | 141 | 171 | 167 | 167 | 164 | 93 | 118 | 87 | 85 | 83 | 75 | 133 | 39 | 290 | 222 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 11 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | NW 5 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | SW 14 | NW 7 | SW 18 | WNW 9 | NW 11 | SW 12 | WNW 12 | — | — | SSW 12 |
17 | 5 | 24 | 44 | 78 | 15 | 98 | 86 | 111 | 104 | 93 | 16 | 50 | 29 | 30 | 75 | 81 | — | — | 29 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 5 | NW 5 | — | — | — | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | — | — | — | — | NW 11 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 36 | 30 | — | — | — | 19 | 83 | — | — | — | — | 414 | 85 | 173 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 293 | 1 | 1 | 904 | 1 | 1 | 484 | 1 | 22 | 353 | 1 | 1 | 351 | 1 | 148 | 293 | 214 |
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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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