Lincoln City Surf Break

Lat Long: 44.94° N 124.03° W

Lincoln City Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 14 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Lincoln City sea temperature is
11.1° C
3.8° 

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 14 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 17s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period, NW swell with 550 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 (Jul 15) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s 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 1.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 5PM. 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+) 2AM (Wed 15th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 16th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 17s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sat 18th Jul)6ft (1.9m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Lincoln City.

We’ve got a pretty grim stretch ahead, to be honest. The first week is mostly a write-off, with hardly any surf worth paddling out for. The waves are small, the wind isn’t playing ball, and the water is a real shock to the system. The water temperature is sitting at 52°, which is a massive 7° colder than usual for this time of year. That’s far from average, that’s a proper cold snap, so you’ll want a thick steamer and booties for sure.

The first few days are a total bust. Tuesday and Wednesday (14th-15th July) are flat and choppy, with cross-onshore winds messing up any tiny swell. You’re looking at 2ft to 3ft of weak, short-period windswell from the W and WNW, with combined wave energy in the low hundreds (275-386). Not worth getting wet for.

Thursday (16th July) stays marginal, with a tiny 2ft to 2ft swell from the WNW, but the cross-onshore wind is lighter. The energy picks up a bit into the mid 500s, but it’s still nothing to write home about. The same story runs through Friday and Saturday (17th-18th July). The swell starts to build a little on Saturday, hitting 5ft to 6ft from the NW by the afternoon, but the period drops to 9 seconds and the wind is cross-shore and moderate. The energy jumps up to 1155, which is moderate, but it’s messy and choppy. Not a good look.

Sunday (19th July) through Monday (20th July) offer the same messy, mid-period NW swell in the 5ft to 6ft range, but it’s still cross-onshore or cross-shore with a chop. The energy stays in the 500-700 range. The waves are there, but the quality is poor.

Then we get a little window of opportunity. The standout of the whole forecast comes on Tuesday morning, 21st July. The wind finally swings offshore from the W, right into the optimum direction for this spot. The swell is small, only 2ft from the SW, but it’s a long-period groundswell at 16 seconds. That’s quality energy (527) and with light offshore winds, Lincoln City will be clean and glassy. It’s still small, so it’s not a big day, but for the shape and texture, this is the best we get. The morning of the 21st is the pick, no doubt.

Wednesday (22nd July) and Thursday (23rd July) morning hold onto that light offshore wind from the WNW, with the swell staying small (2ft) and the period dropping slightly (14-13 seconds). The energy tails off from 320 down to 235. It’s still surfable, just small.

After that, it’s back to the doldrums. From Friday (24th July) right through to the end of the forecast on Wednesday (29th July), we’re looking at tiny, weak swells, mostly cross-onshore winds, and poor conditions. The energy drops below 200 at times, and swell heights are under 2ft. There’s a brief spike in size on the 25th and 26th, with 6ft to 6ft NW swell, but the period is short (8-9 seconds) and the wind is moderate cross-onshore, making it a choppy, bumpy mess. Not recommended.

So, to sum it up: there’s a lot of flatness and choppy junk to wade through. The one true standout is Tuesday morning, 21st July. Get out there for the small, clean, glassy conditions. Otherwise, it’s a quiet spell for Lincoln City.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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W
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0.4
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20
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19
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19
0.6
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0.9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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160
132
205
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249
419
486
371
362
408
550
339
433
443
358
393
320
244
Wind (km/h)
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NW
15
NNW
10
NNE
15
NW
15
NNW
5
NNW
10
SSW
15
WSW
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NW
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High Tide
1:56PM1.69m
00:51AM2.36m
2:39PM1.76m
1:43AM2.27m
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
Low Tide
7:18PM0.61m
8:23AM-0.47m
8:13PM0.54m
9:07AM-0.40m
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
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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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