
Surf Forecasts:
Lincoln City surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 11 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 11 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, WNW swell with 386 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s 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 09) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m 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 1.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) at 5PM. 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+) | 11PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sat 11th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lincoln City over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s happening at Lincoln City over the next couple weeks.
Honestly, it’s a bit of a rough stretch ahead. We’re looking at a long gap of nothing special to kick things off. The forecast starts on Thursday, July 9th, and the surf is just flat out poor for days on end. Through to about Wednesday, July 15th, it’s all marginal or poor conditions with small, weak swells and cross-shore winds that’ll leave a chop on the surface. The water is running at 50° and the anomaly is 9° too cold, which is very unusual – that’s much colder than normal for this time of year.
Thursday morning, July 9th, has a tiny 3ft SW groundswell at a very long 16 seconds, but with cross winds and moderate energy (600), it’s not going to offer anything clean. That pattern pretty much holds through that whole first week – small waist-high waves, onshore or cross winds, just nothing to get excited about.
As we move toward the weekend of July 18th and 19th, things start to pick up a little in size. Saturday morning, July 18th, sees a 6ft NW swell, but with a short period of 8 seconds and cross-onshore winds it’s not going to be pretty. The combined energy is strong around 808, but the quality just isn't there. Sunday, July 19th holds similar 6ft to 6ft NW swell, with moderate cross-shore winds (12 mph) and a choppy cross-chop.
The best you can hope for in this whole outlook is probably Monday, July 20th. The afternoon brings a 7ft NNW swell, though the period is short at 7 seconds. The wind is cross-shore at 12 mph, keeping a cross-chop. The energy is strong at 661. But with short-period swell like this and messy wind, it's only going to appeal to guys who just want to get wet and don't mind a bumpy ride.
Into the last few days, from July 21st onward, it’s more of the same: waist-to-chest high swell, cross-onshore winds, and not enough punch or cleanliness. The swells are mostly windswell and short period. For anyone looking for clean, lined-up waves, this isn’t your window.
Overall, there's no standout day. The winds are never favorable for long, and the swell quality is consistently let down by period or chop. If you’re desperate, the morning of July 20th with a light breeze is about as tidy as it gets, but that’s not saying much.
It’s the kind of run where the beach-and-reef setup here, with this much cross-chop and moderate energy, would honestly be better suited to a kite surfer than a paddler for most of these days.
Keep your eyes on the forecast, because it can shift, but for now, we’re in a dry spell.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | SW 13 | W 14 | W 14 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 19 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
306 | 254 | 306 | 221 | 215 | 284 | 339 | 386 | 264 | 207 | 376 | 299 | 187 | 129 | 87 | 106 | 101 | 166 | 185 | 218 | 205 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 8:53AM1.23m | 8:12PM2.07m | 10:19AM1.31m | 9:07PM2.17m | 11:27AM1.41m | 10:04PM2.26m | 12:23PM1.52m | 11:02PM2.34m | 1:11PM1.61m | 11:57PM2.38m | 1:56PM1.69m | 00:51AM2.36m | 2:39PM1.76m | 1:43AM2.27m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:00PM0.62m | 4:05AM-0.03m | 3:07PM0.71m | 5:03AM-0.20m | 4:16PM0.75m | 5:58AM-0.34m | 5:21PM0.73m | 6:49AM-0.44m | 6:21PM0.68m | 7:38AM-0.48m | 7:18PM0.61m | 8:23AM-0.47m | 8:13PM0.54m | ||||||||
5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | SW 14 | SW 14 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 |
306 | 151 | 109 | 150 | 188 | 284 | 339 | 386 | 264 | 207 | 123 | 89 | 187 | 129 | 62 | 58 | 67 | 166 | 185 | 218 | 106 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 15 | WNW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | W 14 | W 14 | W 13 | WSW 18 | W 13 | WNW 19 |
— | 254 | 306 | 221 | 215 | 215 | 206 | 167 | 167 | 128 | 18 | 51 | 91 | 91 | 87 | 106 | 101 | 87 | 121 | 86 | 205 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 13 | WNW 9 | — | — | W 18 | W 18 | W 19 | W 17 | W 18 | W 24 | W 22 | W 14 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 20 | SW 16 |
— | 63 | 79 | — | — | 6 | 6 | 7 | 22 | 25 | 11 | 9 | 59 | 75 | 69 | 84 | 83 | 62 | 59 | 132 | 69 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NW 9 | NW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 5 |
294 | 32 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 22 | 29 | 376 | 299 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 49 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 148 | 468 | 1 | 269 | 148 | 1 | 214 | 384 | 1 | 222 | 548 | 22 | 222 | 903 | 1 | 219 | 484 | 1 | 378 | 903 | 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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