Lincoln City Surf Break

Lat Long: 44.94° N 124.03° W

Lincoln City Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 21 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Lincoln City sea temperature is
10.7° C
4.4° 

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 21 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 17s period, SW swell with 235 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s 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 0.6m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sat 22nd Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 10s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 22nd Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 10s
Most Powerful 2AM (Tue 25th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 17s

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 the next couple of weeks is shaping up to be at Lincoln City. Gotta be straight with you, it’s a pretty grim run for the most part. We’re looking at a long stretch of nothing much, with a promising but distant pulse of swell showing up way down the line.

The water temperature at Lincoln City is sitting at a very unusual 51°, which is a massive 8° colder than normal for this time of year. That’s not just a little chilly, that’s a full-on winter wetsuit, shivering-between-sets kind of cold.

Alright, let’s walk through it. The first recommendation isn’t until Sunday, the 23rd of August. The morning shows a little bump of 4ft from the WNW with a short period of 8 seconds. The combined energy is moderate at 241, but the wind is a light cross-onshore, so it’s not going to be great. It’s a marginal call at best, and the afternoon cleans up with a clear sky but the wind strengthens to a moderate cross-shore, making it pretty choppy for a 3ft, 7-second swell.

The next days are a real slog. Monday the 24th has a tiny 2ft, long-period 18-second swell from the SW, but it’s cross-shore wind, so not doing much. Tuesday the 25th offers a similar 2ft SW swell, with a light onshore wind in the morning – again, just marginal. This pattern of small, wind-affected surf drags on. Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and into the weekend of the 30th and 31st of August, it’s all the same story: small waves, cross-onshore winds, and poor conditions. The combined energy stays in the 200-360 range, which is weak to moderate, but it’s wasted on messy, choppy faces. There’s a big gap of days here where you’re better off doing something else.

Now, the one bright spot on the horizon. Mark your calendars for Tuesday, the 1st of September. The morning brings a solid 7ft swell from the NW, with a period of 11 seconds. The combined energy jumps to a strong 1177. The wind is light and cross-on, which isn’t perfect, but it’s a significant step up. This is a big swell, over 8ft, so it’s really only for the experienced crew. The afternoon sees the swell drop to 7ft, but the wind swings to a moderate cross-shore, which will chop it up.

The rest of the first week of September looks decent on paper but gets let down by the wind. Wednesday the 2nd has a 4ft WNW swell, but it’s cross-shore and choppy. Thursday the 3rd and Friday the 4th both have overhead 7ft to 7ft NW swells, with combined energy in the 688 to 808 range. Friday morning and afternoon actually have light cross-onshore winds, which might be the cleanest of this whole late period, but it’s still a bit bumpy. The swell direction is NW, and the optimum swell direction for Lincoln City is from the W, so it’s a bit off the mark.

The swell fades out over the weekend of the 5th and 6th of September, with 5ft to 4ft NW swells and light to gentle cross-onshore winds, bringing it back to a poor state.

The standout here is the Tuesday the 1st of September morning. The swell is the biggest of the whole period, and the energy is strong. It’s the most interesting wave energy we see. The rest is a long wait with a lot of junk to paddle through. If you’re a beginner, this period is a write-off. For the experts, the 1st of September is your window.

Stay warm, stay patient.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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WNW
9
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8
0.4
SW
16
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NNW
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0.5
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18
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18
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17
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16
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0.4
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Energy kJ
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133
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235
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128
124
155
109
75
140
Wind (km/h)
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SSW
10
SSW
10
S
15
SSW
20
SSW
10
SSE
5
WNW
20
NNW
15
NNE
15
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NNE
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High Tide
9:33AM1.27m
7:39PM1.74m
10:44AM1.34m
8:47PM1.75m
11:28AM1.41m
9:47PM1.80m
12:01PM1.47m
10:38PM1.87m
12:29PM1.54m
11:22PM1.92m
12:55PM1.62m
00:02AM1.95m
1:19PM1.70m
00:42AM1.95m
Low Tide
1:48PM0.89m
3:53AM0.20m
3:13PM0.90m
4:49AM0.13m
4:22PM0.86m
5:35AM0.06m
5:13PM0.78m
6:13AM-0.00m
5:56PM0.69m
6:46AM-0.05m
6:36PM0.59m
7:16AM-0.06m
7:14PM0.49m
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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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