Lincoln City Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for Lincoln City.

Right off the bat, the water is running *much* colder than normal for this time of year, sitting at 51°F with a wild anomaly of -8°F. That’s a seriously chilly outlier, so if you're heading in, a thick wetsuit is non-negotiable.

The next week and a bit is a real struggle. There’s a long stretch starting from today, Thursday the 20th, right through to the end of August where the surf is flat, weak, or messy. The energy is low, with combined swell readings mostly hanging in the 100s and 200s, and the wind is almost always cross or cross-onshore. There’s a tiny glimmer on the morning of Sunday the 23rd. The wind goes glassy out of the NW at 3 mph, which is a major plus for clean conditions. The swell is only 4ft from the WNW with a short period of 8 seconds, and the energy is moderate at 267. It's small, but for a brief window, it could be okay on a high tide if you’re desperate for a paddle. After that, it’s back to poor conditions and tiny waves until we hit September.

There’s a big gap with no real quality surf until the very end of the forecast. The best option we have is shaping up for the morning of Thursday, September 4th. We’re looking at a solid 7ft swell from the W, with a period of 10 seconds. That’s groundswell territory, and the combined energy rockets up to 1277, showing strong wave energy. The wind is cross-shore out of the NNW at 9 mph, which is workable. This is a standout for size and power, but keep in mind, at over 7ft, this is expert territory. The cross-shore wind will keep the lineup from getting too clean, but for the experienced crew, that Thursday morning is the only real highlight in the whole window. For the rest of the time, the weak, short-period swell and onshore winds mean the beach and reef setup here looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

Stay warm, and keep your eyes on that Thursday morning.

- Rusty

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