Lincoln City Surf Break

Lat Long: 44.94° N 124.03° W

Lincoln City Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 23 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Lincoln City sea temperature is
11.9°C
0.9° 

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 23 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 23 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 25 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 11s period, WNW swell with 1,244 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 23 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s 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 (Oct 23) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 9s. 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 2.4m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 25) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Fri 23rd Oct)6ft (1.8m) 10s
Best Surf 8PM (Fri 23rd Oct)6ft (1.8m) 10s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 25th Oct)8ft (2.4m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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10
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1.5
WNW
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1.3
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1.3
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0.7
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16
0.8
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16
0.9
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1
WNW
14
1.6
NW
10
1.6
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10
1.5
WNW
10
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
15
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1308
800
720
457
296
340
761
1183
433
210
157
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234
280
339
384
499
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430
295
262
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
15
NNW
10
NE
5
N
5
NNW
5
SSE
15
SSE
15
SSW
5
ESE
10
N
15
NNW
5
W
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NW
10
W
10
SSE
20
S
15
SSW
10
SW
10
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10
SSW
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Wind State
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cross-on
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High Tide
11:03AM1.90m
11:30PM1.67m
11:31AM2.04m
00:19AM1.73m
12:00PM2.16m
1:09AM1.76m
12:33PM2.26m
1:59AM1.76m
1:09PM2.31m
2:51AM1.73m
1:50PM2.31m
3:47AM1.68m
2:36PM2.25m
4:48AM1.62m
Low Tide
5:51PM0.20m
5:43AM0.32m
6:30PM0.02m
6:19AM0.40m
7:10PM-0.14m
6:56AM0.48m
7:52PM-0.25m
7:35AM0.57m
8:37PM-0.32m
8:17AM0.66m
9:26PM-0.32m
9:04AM0.73m
10:19PM-0.28m
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6
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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.

Lincoln City is 72 km (45 miles) from the city of McMinnville. If you plan a vacation in North Oregon, look for hotels and other accommodation in McMinnville. McMinnville has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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