
Surf Forecasts:
Lincoln City surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period, WNW swell with 486 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 17 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s 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 Friday (Jul 17) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. 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 0.9m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lincoln City over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Gotta be straight with you – the next 16 days at Lincoln City are a tough pill to swallow. We’re looking at a long stretch of marginal to poor conditions, with very few windows that are worth paddling out for. The water is running way colder than it should be for July, almost 4° colder than normal, so you’ll want a thick suit if you even bother.
Let’s start with the first bit of surf that shows up. Around Thursday afternoon, July 16th, we get a tiny 2ft swell from the WNW, but the period is a very long 18 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell, but it’s weak and the conditions are already poor. The combined energy is only 499 (moderate), but the wind is onshore and the report says it’s poor. Not worth a second look.
Friday morning, July 17th, sees a slight bump to 3ft from the WNW with a 17-second period, but the wind is a light cross-onshore. The energy is a bit better at 571 (moderate), but the report still calls it marginal. The surf is small, clean-ish, but not really breaking with any punch.
Saturday, July 18th, the swell builds to 5ft from the NW, but the period drops to 10 seconds, and the wind is a stiff cross-onshore. By the afternoon, the swell hits 5ft, but the wind is cross-shore at 15 mph, creating a messy cross-chop. The energy jumps to 1024 (strong), but you’ll be fighting the wind more than the wave. This is more of a kite session than a paddle session.
The rest of the first week and into the second week is a grind. Sunday through Monday, July 19th-20th, we have 5ft to 6ft NW swell, but the period is a short 8-9 seconds, with cross or cross-onshore winds. The energy stays moderate (566-664), but the surf is choppy and weak. Not much to get excited about.
There’s a brief switch on the morning of Tuesday, July 21st, with a 2ft swell from the SW, a very long 16-second period, and light cross-onshore wind. The energy is 516 (moderate). It’s clean, but the swell is tiny. A log might work, but it’s hardly a standout.
After that, it’s a long, bleak run. From Wednesday, July 22nd, all the way through to the end of the month, the swell stays small (1ft to 4ft), the period is mostly short (8-10 seconds), and the wind is consistently cross-onshore or cross-shore. The energy readings drop off a cliff, down to 250-250 (weak) for a few days around the 23rd. The surf is either poor or marginal, and the only real change is the direction slowly swinging from NW to SW.
Towards the very end, around July 25th-26th, you get a tiny 2ft to 3ft SW swell, but with a decent 20-21 second period. The energy is moderate (648-634), but the wind is still cross-onshore, keeping things messy. It’s a glimmer, but not a real standout.
Honestly, if you’re looking for the best of a bad lot, the morning of Friday, July 17th, is your best bet. It’s not great, but the 3ft WNW swell, with that 17-second period, and light wind, might offer a few clean, soft waves. But don’t expect much. The water is freezing, the crowds are sometimes there, and the rest of the window is a write-off. This is a period where you’re better off checking the forecast again in a few days.
Stay patient, and keep an eye on the charts.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 18 | WNW 17 | WNW 17 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | NW 9 | WNW 15 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | SW 16 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NW 10 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
249 | 419 | 486 | 371 | 362 | 356 | 419 | 270 | 281 | 364 | 435 | 349 | 358 | 266 | 245 | 264 | 257 | 165 | 131 | 235 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 8:16AM1.21m | 7:34PM1.86m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 2:24AM0.25m | 1:21PM0.67m | 3:30AM0.19m | |||||||
— | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | |
8:59 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:53 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 17 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 17 | WNW 16 | WNW 11 | NW 10 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | SW 17 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 10 |
126 | 88 | 486 | 371 | 247 | 356 | 344 | 270 | 218 | 163 | 241 | 349 | 358 | 266 | 239 | 264 | 257 | 165 | 99 | 235 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 18 | WNW 17 | NW 7 | NW 12 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | SW 17 | WNW 9 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 14 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | SW 14 |
249 | 419 | 48 | 140 | 362 | 353 | 243 | 48 | 40 | 122 | 160 | 175 | 161 | 155 | 245 | 151 | 128 | 120 | 131 | 97 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | SW 14 | SW 21 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 19 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | SW 21 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 11 |
124 | 122 | 37 | 42 | 61 | 74 | 18 | 155 | 27 | 15 | 160 | 102 | 57 | 56 | 32 | 56 | 18 | 164 | 130 | 39 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 9 | NW 6 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 419 | 175 | 281 | 364 | 435 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 17 | 8 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 181 | 1 | 181 | 566 | 1 | 332 | 548 | 148 | 148 | 269 | 22 | 148 | 293 | 1 | 148 | 177 | 1 | 219 | 351 | 1 |
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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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