Surf Forecasts:
Lincoln City surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 8s period, SSW swell with 1,487 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 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 Sunday (Aug 30) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 7s 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 3.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lincoln City over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here, lookin’ at the charts for the Oregon coast. We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag coming our way, but there’s some real magic hiding in this 16-day window.
Right now, we’re in a bit of a flat spell. The first proper session I’d even think about is a distant glimmer. Real talk, the early part of this forecast is a write-off for anything decent – just small, weak, and messy with cross-shore winds. You’ll be waiting a good few days to even get your feet wet.
The first real pulse that gets my heart going is Thursday afternoon, the 3rd of September. The stars align for a moment at Lincoln City. We’re looking at a solid 8ft swell rolling in from the WNW, and the wind is going glassy. Zero wind. It’ll be clean as a whistle. The wave energy is cranking at 1463 (moderate to strong), and with a period of 11 seconds, it’s a proper groundswell. That’s a lot of water moving, and for experienced surfers, this will be the session to circle. It’s a beach and reef setup, so that long-period groundswell could be a bit straight at the beach breaks, but if you find a sandbar or the reef channel, look out. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so a standard 4/3 will do ya.
Then we get another teaser. Friday afternoon, the 4th of September, the swell drops right back to 3ft, but that SW swell is carrying a very long 18-second period. The energy is still decent at 643, and it’s glassy again. This one is for the longboarders or the folks on a log who want silky, lines. It’s a small, high-quality wave, but it’s inconsistent. You’ll be waiting for those sets, but when they come, they’ll be perfect.
Further out, there’s a larger swell on the horizon. Saturday morning, the 12th of September, we’ve got a 7ft WNW groundswell with glassy conditions again. That’s a big one. The energy is strong (1158). That’s strictly for the experts, as it will be powerful and pushing. It’s a similar setup to the 3rd, but a week and a half out, so keep an eye on the forecasts for that one.
For the kite crew... that big, lumpy, cross-shore wind on Wednesday the 2nd with 10ft swell? That’s your window. For us paddle surfers, the standout is Thursday the 3rd and that surprise Friday the 4th. The long-range stuff on the 12th has promise, but it’s a long way off.
Stay frothy.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 60mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SSW 6 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 |
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157 | 248 | 196 | 171 | 377 | 281 | 314 | 221 | 124 | 188 | 1487 | 336 | 701 | 1105 | 964 | 697 | 554 | 406 | 330 | 258 | 196 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:36PM1.95m | 2:50AM1.76m | 3:05PM2.01m | 3:42AM1.64m | 3:38PM2.05m | 4:41AM1.51m | 4:18PM2.05m | 5:54AM1.39m | 5:06PM2.03m | 7:23AM1.33m | 6:09PM1.99m | 8:56AM1.36m | 7:25PM1.97m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:43AM0.12m | 9:14PM0.21m | 9:14AM0.25m | 9:59PM0.14m | 9:47AM0.39m | 10:51PM0.10m | 10:24AM0.55m | 11:50PM0.08m | 11:08AM0.69m | 00:59AM0.06m | 12:09PM0.80m | 2:16AM0.03m | 1:35PM0.85m | 3:30AM-0.03m | |||||||
6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | |
— | 7:57 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:45 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 36 | 3 | 6 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 14 |
Feels °C | 15 | 14 | 12 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | SW 16 | SW 16 | NW 7 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SSW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 |
151 | 248 | 196 | 89 | 377 | 281 | 314 | 221 | 124 | 88 | 30 | 336 | 701 | 1105 | 964 | 697 | 554 | 406 | 330 | 258 | 170 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | W 11 | W 10 | SW 15 | SW 14 | NW 5 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | WNW 8 | NW 11 | SSW 6 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
157 | 10 | 18 | 171 | 169 | 42 | 123 | 87 | 114 | 79 | 79 | 329 | 123 | 30 | 110 | 194 | 246 | 297 | 260 | 251 | 196 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | — | W 21 | W 10 | W 9 | SW 14 | WSW 19 | WSW 18 | WSW 18 | NW 12 | W 21 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | W 13 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | NW 15 |
39 | — | 9 | 18 | 15 | 167 | 36 | 32 | 31 | 6 | 9 | 93 | 94 | 150 | 36 | 38 | 27 | 31 | 51 | 50 | 54 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 8 | NNW 7 | — | — | — | — | SSW 2 | S 4 | SSW 6 | SSW 8 | — | SSW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 145 | 142 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 9 | 188 | 1487 | — | 85 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 148 | 269 | 1 | 148 | 293 | 91 | 177 | 351 | 1 | 378 | 384 | 181 | 177 | 219 | 1 | 91 | 1 | 1 | 113 | 1 | 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.
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.











