Lincoln City surfForecast / Oregon North / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Tuesday 28 Apr 2026 PDT
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Lincoln City surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Lincoln City sea temperature is
11.7° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Wednesday (Apr 29) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 11s 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 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 03) at 11PM. 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+) 2AM (Wed 29th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 18s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 29th Apr)4ft (1.2m) 16s
Most Powerful11PM (Sun 3rd May)8ft (2.5m) 14s

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 13°C on Thu morning, min 7°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 7°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
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
3
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
4
4
3
2
1
1
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WNW
12
1
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
18
1.2
WNW
16
1.6
WNW
14
1.5
WNW
13
1.4
WNW
13
1.4
WNW
13
1.3
WNW
13
1.6
WNW
12
1.5
WNW
12
1.4
WNW
12
1.1
WNW
12
1.9
NW
8
2.2
NW
9
1.3
WNW
16
1.7
WNW
15
2
WNW
14
1.9
WNW
13
1.7
WNW
13
1.4
WNW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
250
230
352
697
1076
805
653
623
560
730
634
514
306
456
720
817
1220
1598
1211
953
522
Wind (km/h)
15
NW
15
NNW
10
NNE
10
NW
20
NNW
10
N
15
NNW
20
NNW
15
N
15
NNW
20
NNW
15
N
15
NNW
20
NNW
10
NE
5
NNE
10
SW
15
S
20
SSW
15
SSW
15
S
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
11:17AM1.53m
11:23PM1.91m
12:10PM1.54m
11:52PM1.95m
12:57PM1.54m
00:20AM1.98m
1:41PM1.55m
00:48AM1.98m
2:23PM1.53m
1:17AM1.95m
3:05PM1.50m
1:48AM1.91m
3:49PM1.45m
2:21AM1.85m
Low Tide
5:30PM0.25m
6:23AM0.02m
6:08PM0.35m
7:01AM-0.08m
6:43PM0.45m
7:37AM-0.15m
7:17PM0.54m
8:11AM-0.18m
7:50PM0.62m
8:47AM-0.17m
8:23PM0.68m
9:24AM-0.15m
8:58PM0.73m
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clear
clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
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part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
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6:09
6:09
6:07
6:05
6:03
6:03
6:01
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8:16
8:17
8:19
8:21
8:22
8:22
8:23
Temp °C
11
11
9
12
12
10
13
13
10
12
12
10
13
14
14
23
25
13
14
14
12
8
7
5
9
8
6
10
9
6
9
8
7
10
10
13
22
24
10
11
10
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
NW
8
1.2
NW
8
1.1
NW
7
1.2
WNW
16
1.6
WNW
14
1.5
WNW
13
1.4
WNW
13
1.4
WNW
13
1.3
WNW
13
1.6
WNW
12
1.5
WNW
12
1.4
WNW
12
1.1
WNW
12
0.7
WNW
11
2.2
NW
9
1.8
NW
9
1.7
WNW
15
2
WNW
14
1.9
WNW
13
1.7
WNW
13
1.4
WNW
12
Energy kJ
208
160
109
697
1076
805
653
623
560
730
634
514
306
109
720
475
1220
1598
1211
953
522
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WNW
12
1
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
0.8
NW
7
0.4
SW
16
0.3
SW
12
0.3
SW
15
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.3
SW
14
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.3
SW
13
0.3
WNW
19
0.7
WNW
18
1.3
WNW
16
1.5
NW
9
1.3
NW
8
1.1
NW
8
0.9
NW
10
1
NW
9
Energy kJ
250
230
198
73
63
23
34
54
53
29
45
44
27
74
318
817
328
233
149
139
162
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
17
0.3
WNW
20
0.8
WNW
18
0.9
WNW
10
0.1
S
11
0.2
WSW
15
0.3
SW
12
0.1
W
19
0.1
SW
11
0.1
W
21
0.3
SW
13
0.1
SW
12
0.7
WNW
12
0.3
SW
16
0.3
SW
16
0.3
SW
18
0.3
SW
15
0.4
SW
15
Energy kJ
27
75
352
152
2
22
23
7
5
9
27
6
142
41
42
48
33
78
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
NNW
7
1.1
NW
7
0.9
NW
6
1.4
NW
6
1.4
NW
6
0.9
NNW
6
0.8
NNW
6
0.9
NNW
5
1.2
NW
8
1.9
NW
8
0.5
S
3
0.8
SSW
4
1.5
SSW
6
Energy kJ
114
100
58
133
147
49
34
39
187
456
6
26
130
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
3
3
2
3
2
2
3
1
4
3
2
1
4
4
3
4
3
3
3
Distance (km)
353
358
1
219
358
22
353
904
293
363
742
22
148
358
1
1
269
177
351
337
177
Best forecast wave conditions in North Oregon
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
4
3
4
3
4
4
3
4
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
8
8
6
5
5
6
7
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
6
8
7
5
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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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