Lincoln City Surf Break

Lat Long: 44.94° N 124.03° W

Lincoln City Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 01 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Lincoln City sea temperature is
13.6°C
1.6° 

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 2 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 8s period, SSW swell with 2,095 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 1.5m and 8s 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 4.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 11AM. 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+)11PM (Wed 2nd Sep)6ft (1.8m) 9s
Best Surf 8PM (Thu 3rd Sep)8ft (2.5m) 11s
Most Powerful11AM (Wed 2nd Sep)13ft (4.0m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 42mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue night, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Wed morning, calm by Fri afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
2
Thursday
3
Friday
4
Saturday
5
Sunday
6
Monday
7
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(10 max)
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0
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3
3
3
2
1
2
2
0
2
1
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SSW
6
4
SSW
8
2.3
SSW
9
1.9
WNW
10
2.5
WNW
11
2.5
WNW
11
1.9
WNW
10
1.7
WNW
9
1.4
WNW
9
0.7
SW
17
1.3
WNW
9
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.7
WNW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
138
2095
793
678
1684
1465
731
487
315
293
257
251
196
141
174
169
167
164
105
Wind (km/h)
25
S
40
S
15
WSW
15
SSE
20
SSE
15
SSW
10
ESE
10
E
0
WNW
5
E
5
N
15
NNW
5
NNE
5
WNW
15
NNW
5
NNE
5
NW
15
NNW
10
N
Wind State
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
off
off
glassy
off
cross
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
4:41AM1.51m
4:18PM2.05m
5:54AM1.39m
5:06PM2.03m
7:23AM1.33m
6:09PM1.99m
8:56AM1.36m
7:25PM1.97m
10:07AM1.45m
8:44PM2.00m
10:58AM1.56m
9:55PM2.05m
Low Tide
10:51PM0.10m
10:24AM0.55m
11:50PM0.08m
11:08AM0.69m
00:59AM0.06m
12:09PM0.80m
2:16AM0.03m
1:35PM0.85m
3:30AM-0.03m
3:06PM0.81m
4:33AM-0.10m
4:23PM0.70m
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6:37
6:39
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7:51
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7:47
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 mm
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17
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2
Temp °C
16
14
16
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Feels °C
10
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13
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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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