Lincoln City Surf Break

Lat Long: 44.94° N 124.03° W

Lincoln City Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 14 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Lincoln City sea temperature is
10.6° C
4.3° 

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 15 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period, NW swell with 529 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 19s 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 16) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s is also forecast. 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 1.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 16th Jul)1.5ft (0.5m) 19s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 18th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sun 19th Jul)6ft (1.9m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lincoln City over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Hey folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s going on for the Lincoln City stretch over the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, the first week and a half is a bit of a grind. The surf is small and the wind is messy. It’s not a total washout, but you’ll be scratching for anything decent. The best window looks like it’s going to be that Monday afternoon the 20th, where we finally get a break with the conditions.

The Early Week Grind (July 15th – July 19th)

We start off Wednesday the 15th with a weak 3ft swell from the WNW, but that 15 km/h NNW wind is putting a nasty cross-onshore chop on it. Not worth the paddle. The combined energy is still weak, around 356. Thursday the 16th is a little better with a glassy moment, but the swell is tiny at 2ft. Friday the 17th sees a bump in energy (732) but the wind is still on it, making for a bumpy ride. Saturday the 18th actually pushes a bit of size – 5ft to 6ft from the NW – but the wind is a solid 20-25 km/h cross-shore. It’s going to be a choppy, sloppy mess, not really a surfer’s wave. Sunday the 19th is more of the same: 6ft of short-period swell (8-9 seconds) with onshore wind. The energy is there (814), but the quality isn’t.

The One That Got Away (July 20th)

Here’s the standout. Monday afternoon the 20th. The swell drops a touch to 6ft from the NW, but the magic happens with the wind. It goes glassy. Dead calm. That’s your window. The combined energy is still moderate (661) and the 9-second period will mean some lumpy sets, but with no wind, Lincoln City’s beach and reef setup will clean right up. This is the best session on offer, and it’s only for the afternoon. The morning is still a bit onshore, but by the afternoon, you’ll be smiling.

The Second Week Fade (July 21st – July 30th)

After Monday, it’s a slow fade. Tuesday the 21st has a long-period 16-second swell from the SW, but it’s only 3ft. That’s a tease. The energy is low (526) and the wind is cross-onshore. Wednesday the 22nd and Thursday the 23rd are all small and messy. The real interest doesn’t pick up again until the 27th of July. Monday morning the 27th sees a 6ft NW swell with moderate energy (873), but the wind is a consistent 20 km/h cross-shore. It’s rideable but not special. The 28th and 29th are similar – 6ft of NW swell, but the wind stays cross or cross-onshore, keeping it choppy. The energy is there, but the quality is missing. The 30th of July morning is a last gasp with 5ft NW swell, but again, onshore wind.

The Bottom Line

Honestly, for this 16-day window, it’s a one-hit wonder. If you can get out Monday afternoon the 20th for the glassy conditions, you’ll be in the right spot. The rest of the time, it’s small, lumpy, and onshore. A few days have moderate energy, but the wind ruins it. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.

Stay patient, and keep your eye on that Monday afternoon.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
19
Monday
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Tue
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Period (s)
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9
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WNW
10
0.4
WNW
20
0.5
WNW
19
0.5
WNW
19
0.6
WNW
18
0.8
WNW
17
0.9
WNW
17
0.9
WNW
16
0.9
WNW
16
1.6
NW
10
1.7
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9
0.9
WNW
15
1.8
NW
8
1.9
NW
9
1.8
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8
1.7
NW
9
1.6
NW
9
1.4
NW
8
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
108
160
132
205
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249
390
486
457
362
489
471
339
433
529
433
450
402
286
245
173
Wind (km/h)
5
NNE
15
NNW
15
NNW
5
NW
10
SW
10
WSW
5
ENE
15
NW
20
NNW
10
NNE
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25
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15
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NW
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W
5
SSE
10
WSW
10
WNW
Wind State
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High Tide
00:51AM2.36m
2:39PM1.76m
1:43AM2.27m
3:20PM1.81m
2:35AM2.12m
4:01PM1.86m
3:29AM1.91m
4:42PM1.90m
4:25AM1.68m
5:22PM1.91m
5:29AM1.46m
6:04PM1.91m
6:44AM1.29m
6:47PM1.89m
Low Tide
8:23AM-0.47m
8:13PM0.54m
9:07AM-0.40m
9:09PM0.48m
9:49AM-0.28m
10:06PM0.43m
10:30AM-0.11m
11:06PM0.39m
11:09AM0.09m
00:09AM0.35m
11:49AM0.30m
1:15AM0.31m
12:32PM0.50m
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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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