Lincoln City Surf Break

Lat Long: 44.94° N 124.03° W

Lincoln City Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 30 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Lincoln City sea temperature is
9.5° C
5.3° 

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 30 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, NW swell with 1,195 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 15s 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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 30th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 15s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 30th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 15s
Most Powerful 8AM (Thu 6th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 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 table for Lincoln City over the next couple of weeks.

To be straight with you, the start of the period is a tough one. The surf is tiny and the winds are messy. It’s a bit of a slow burn, but there is light at the end of the tunnel. The water is currently sitting at 49°F, which is a massive 10°F colder than usual for this time of year. That’s way colder than normal, so a thick wetsuit is an absolute must if you’re even thinking about getting in.

We start off on Thursday, 30 July. The morning has a faint 3ft SW swell rolling in, but it’s coming from a long 16-second period. The wind is cross-onshore, so it’s a bit bumpy. The combined energy is moderate at 407. Honestly, it’s not great. The afternoon gets worse with a stronger cross-onshore breeze, so don’t bother.

Friday, 31 July, is more of the same. The morning swell drops to 2ft, still a long period, but the wind is still cross-onshore. It’s small and choppy. The afternoon sees a slight bump in size to 4ft, but the period drops to 8 seconds and the wind is still messy. It’s a pass.

Saturday, 1 August, the morning is tiny again at 2ft with a cross-shore wind. The energy is weak at 270. The afternoon improves slightly to 3ft, but it’s still not clean. Sunday, 2 August, has a bit more size at 4ft in the morning, but with a strong cross-onshore wind, it’s choppy. The afternoon gets a bit bigger at 5ft, but the wind is up to 16 mph, making it a mess.

We go through a whole week of this, with poor quality surf and mostly cross-onshore winds. The swell is on the small side, and the wind is just never cooperating. It’s looking pretty grim. There’s a gap of several days with no real quality surf to recommend.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. The real standout, the one you’ve been waiting for, is Saturday, 8 August. The morning session at Lincoln City is looking like the best bet of the whole forecast. The swell is a solid 8ft from the NW, with a nice 10-second period. The wind is from the west at only 3 mph, so it’s nearly glassy. That’s a huge plus, it’ll be clean. The combined wave energy is very strong at 1516. That’s a lot of power. Just be aware, at 8ft, this is only for experienced surfers. It’s too big for beginners. The break is a beach and reef setup, so that long-period groundswell might be a bit fast and straight on the beach, but the reef could offer some good lines. Also, the crowds can show up sometimes, so be ready to share.

The morning of Friday, 7 August, also has potential with a 7ft NW swell, light cross-onshore wind, and moderate energy at 851, but it’s not as clean as the Saturday morning.

After that weekend, the size drops off again. The second week is a mixed bag of small, choppy waves and cross-onshore winds. Thursday, 14 August, has a 4ft NW swell, but the wind is up and it’s cross-shore, so it’s still not great.

So, to wrap it up: the first week is a write-off. Get your gear ready and mark your calendar for the morning of Saturday, 8 August. That’s your window. It’s a bit of a wait, but it looks like it could be worth it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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Saturday
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16
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0.7
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15
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9
1.1
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8
0.6
SW
14
0.6
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8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
302
291
229
171
176
167
162
121
118
252
318
262
230
285
247
226
373
469
640
885
959
Wind (km/h)
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WNW
15
NNW
5
NE
10
NW
15
NNW
5
SSE
10
SSW
10
NNW
5
NE
15
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25
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15
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25
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NNE
20
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High Tide
2:35PM1.64m
1:33AM1.96m
3:02PM1.70m
2:12AM1.88m
3:29PM1.77m
2:55AM1.78m
3:58PM1.83m
3:43AM1.64m
4:29PM1.90m
4:40AM1.49m
5:04PM1.95m
5:50AM1.35m
5:46PM2.00m
Low Tide
8:21AM-0.16m
8:11PM0.62m
8:51AM-0.13m
8:52PM0.55m
9:20AM-0.06m
9:36PM0.49m
9:50AM0.04m
10:23PM0.42m
10:21AM0.18m
11:16PM0.34m
10:55AM0.34m
00:16AM0.27m
11:35AM0.51m
1:23AM0.18m
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Feels °C
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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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