Surf Forecasts:
Lincoln City surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SW swell with 366 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 17s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s 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 0.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lincoln City over the next 16 days.
G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s break down what Lincoln City has brewing over the next couple of weeks. Honestly, the start is dead. There’s no real surf to get excited about until Tuesday the 10th of July. You’re looking at a few days of nothing worth paddling for before that. The water’s sitting at 51°, which is a good 8° colder than average for this time of year – way colder than normal. You’ll want a thick wetsuit and boots for sure.
Monday the 8th and Tuesday the 9th only offer tiny, choppy junk from the SW with weak energy and cross-onshore winds. Not worth your time.
Tuesday morning the 10th is the first real chance. Lincoln City (United States) picks up a 2ft swell from the SW at 15 seconds – long period groundswell. Combined energy is moderate at 362. The wind goes light onshore from the W at 3 mph, almost glassy. The water is still freezing, but the waves will be clean and lined up. It’s marginal, but it’s the best early option.
Friday morning the 11th sees a bit more size: 4ft from the WNW with a short 9-second period. Energy picks up to 465, but the wind is light cross-onshore. Still marginal, but worth a look.
The true standout? Saturday the 20th and Sunday the 21st of July. Swell builds from the NNW, running 6ft to 7ft with periods of 7-8 seconds (short period). Combined energy climbs to the 582-736 range – moderate to strong. Winds are cross-shore and light. This is the best stretch on the cards, with clean, consistent lines. The size is good for intermediates, though anything over 5ft starts to push it. Crowds are possible, so you won’t be alone.
For experienced hands, Wednesday afternoon the 22nd shows 6ft from the NNW with a super short 6-second period – that’s going to be steep and lumpy, for experts only.
– Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 9°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 225 | 262 | 172 | 252 | 275 | 272 | 306 | 254 | 251 | 221 | 215 | 217 | 293 | 339 | 332 | 264 | 292 | 302 | 154 | 129 | 87 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:38PM1.88m | 7:21AM1.24m | 7:22PM1.98m | 8:53AM1.23m | 8:12PM2.07m | 10:19AM1.31m | 9:07PM2.17m | 11:27AM1.41m | 10:04PM2.26m | 12:23PM1.52m | 11:02PM2.34m | 1:11PM1.61m | 11:57PM2.38m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:16PM0.32m | 1:55AM0.31m | 1:03PM0.48m | 3:02AM0.14m | 2:00PM0.62m | 4:05AM-0.03m | 3:07PM0.71m | 5:03AM-0.20m | 4:16PM0.75m | 5:58AM-0.34m | 5:21PM0.73m | 6:49AM-0.44m | 6:21PM0.68m | ||||||||
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 | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 14 |
Feels °C | 11 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | SW 20 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | SW 18 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | SW 16 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | SW 14 | NW 8 |
| kJ | 225 | 186 | 172 | 216 | 252 | 272 | 266 | 154 | 251 | 77 | 100 | 217 | 293 | 339 | 332 | 264 | 292 | 302 | 154 | 92 | 71 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 8 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 15 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 161 | 125 | 155 | 252 | 134 | 243 | 306 | 254 | 55 | 221 | 215 | 215 | 206 | 167 | 167 | 128 | 121 | 89 | 91 | 75 | 87 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | SW 12 | SW 19 | SW 15 | S 8 | SW 14 | — | SW 13 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | W 18 | W 18 | W 19 | W 16 | W 18 | W 15 | WNW 16 | W 14 | SW 21 | WNW 14 |
| kJ | 134 | 39 | 131 | 134 | 1 | 72 | — | 63 | 55 | 65 | 52 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 21 | 25 | 18 | 51 | 34 | 18 | 69 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | NW 10 | NNW 4 | — | NW 9 | N 5 | — | NNW 4 | NW 9 | — | NNW 3 | — | — | — | — | N 3 | N 5 | N 5 | N 6 | NW 8 | — |
| kJ | 12 | 262 | 26 | — | 275 | 27 | — | 29 | 149 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 54 | 34 | 15 | 129 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 353 | 566 | 22 | 791 | 903 | 1 | 269 | 384 | 22 | 378 | 269 | 1 | 222 | 904 | 1 | 148 | 903 | 1 | 353 | 485 | 1 |
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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).
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