
Surf Forecasts:
Lincoln City surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 11 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, NW swell with 588 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 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 (Jul 11) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s. 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 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 5s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 11th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 11th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lincoln City over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s coming up for Lincoln City. Straight up, this is a tough outlook. We’re looking at a long stretch of pretty average conditions with only a few moments that might be worth a paddle. The water is sitting at 50°F which is a massive 9°F colder than normal for this time of year – that’s very unusual, so you’ll want a thick wetsuit and booties.
The first decent chance to get wet is Saturday morning, July 11th. We’ll see a 4ft swell from the WNW with a period of 10 seconds, and the combined energy is moderate at 510. The wind is a cross-shore from the SSW at 9 mph, so it’s not clean but it’s rideable. It’s marginal, so don’t expect perfection.
Saturday afternoon picks up a touch to 5ft from the WNW, but the wind switches onshore from the W at 9 mph, which will make it bumpy. That afternoon session is a hard pass.
Sunday looks like a write-off. The swell drops to 4ft and then 3ft, but the wind is a stiff cross-shore from the NNW, hitting 16 mph in the afternoon. Forget it – it’s going to be choppy and messy.
Monday through to Wednesday morning looks pretty poor. Swell is small, mostly under 4ft, and the wind is consistently cross-onshore, making for a lumpy, uninviting ocean. The energy is weak, dropping as low as 187 on Wednesday morning. Not worth the drive.
Thursday morning, July 16th, things perk up a little. A 5ft swell from the NW with an 8-second period, moderate energy at 556, and light cross-onshore winds from the WSW at only 3 mph. That’s the closest thing to clean we’ll get for a while. Thursday afternoon bumps to 5ft from the NW, energy jumps to 715, but it’s still cross-onshore. Still, that morning session is your best early bet.
Friday through the following Tuesday, the swell sticks around in the 6ft to 7ft range from the NW, with combined energy running moderate to strong (735 to 1102). That sounds promising, but the wind is a problem – it’s a moderate cross-shore, blowing 12 to 16 mph, which will keep the surface rough. The period is short (7 to 9 seconds), so it’s windswell, not groundswell. These days are only for the determined, and honestly, the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
The standout moment in this whole 16-day window is the Saturday morning, July 18th. The swell is 6ft from the NW, with an 8-second period, and the combined energy is strong at 913. The wind is a cross-shore from the NNW at 12 mph – it’s not glassy, but it’s the best balance of size and wind we’ve got. That’s the one to circle on the calendar. Expect crowds to be possible at Lincoln City as it’s a fairly consistent spot.
After that, the swell stays in the 6ft to 7ft range through the 23rd, but the wind stays moderate and cross-shore. It’s a long grind of marginal, workable surf. The last few days, from the 24th to the 26th, the swell drops back to 2ft to 3ft with long periods from the SW – that’s clean but tiny, and the energy is mostly weak. Not much to get excited about.
Overall, it’s a lean run. The surf is just not cooperating for a solid week at a time. But keep an eye on the 18th – that’s your best shot.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | SW 14 | SW 13 | W 14 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 13 | WNW 20 | WNW 19 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 17 | WNW 17 | WNW 16 | NW 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
296 | 416 | 370 | 261 | 154 | 277 | 187 | 91 | 87 | 106 | 113 | 110 | 89 | 132 | 205 | 255 | 316 | 390 | 486 | 373 | 446 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross |
High Tide | 11:27AM1.41m | 10:04PM2.26m | 12:23PM1.52m | 11:02PM2.34m | 1:11PM1.61m | 11:57PM2.38m | 1:56PM1.69m | 00:51AM2.36m | 2:39PM1.76m | 1:43AM2.27m | 3:20PM1.81m | 2:35AM2.12m | 4:01PM1.86m | 3:29AM1.91m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:16PM0.75m | 5:58AM-0.34m | 5:21PM0.73m | 6:49AM-0.44m | 6:21PM0.68m | 7:38AM-0.48m | 7:18PM0.61m | 8:23AM-0.47m | 8:13PM0.54m | 9:07AM-0.40m | 9:09PM0.48m | 9:49AM-0.28m | 10:06PM0.43m | ||||||||
5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:58 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 |
Feels °C | 16 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 18 | WNW 17 | WNW 17 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 |
296 | 416 | 370 | 261 | 154 | 114 | 91 | 75 | 35 | 33 | 113 | 110 | 80 | 115 | 157 | 255 | 249 | 390 | 486 | 371 | 362 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 16 | W 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | W 14 | W 14 | W 13 | NNW 5 | WSW 18 | WNW 19 | WNW 19 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 |
206 | 167 | 167 | 164 | 123 | 51 | 33 | 91 | 87 | 106 | 100 | 89 | 18 | 120 | 205 | 201 | 124 | 98 | 110 | 56 | 82 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 18 | W 19 | W 17 | W 18 | W 15 | W 22 | SW 21 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 13 | WNW 20 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | W 12 | SSW 11 | WSW 20 | SW 19 | SW 14 |
6 | 7 | 22 | 25 | 18 | 9 | 18 | 76 | 69 | 84 | 83 | 40 | 89 | 132 | 69 | 100 | 26 | 13 | 37 | 94 | 54 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 3 | — | — | — | NNW 4 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NW 5 | — | NW 5 | — | — | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 8 |
2 | — | — | — | 39 | 277 | 187 | 42 | 56 | 32 | 27 | 24 | — | 21 | — | — | 316 | 303 | 311 | 373 | 446 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 172 | 219 | 1 | 148 | 1159 | 1 | 148 | 548 | 1 | 353 | 548 | 1 | 148 | 293 | 1 | 22 | 219 | 1 | 148 | 548 | 337 |
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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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