Lincoln City Surf Break

Lat Long: 44.94° N 124.03° W

Lincoln City Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 20 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Lincoln City sea temperature is
10.7° C
4.4° 

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 21 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 11s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s period, WSW swell with 209 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 11s 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 (Aug 21) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m 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 0.6m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) 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 (Fri 21st Aug)3ft (0.9m) 11s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 21st Aug)3ft (0.9m) 11s
Most Powerful 5PM (Mon 24th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 18s

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 on the cards for Lincoln City.

Right off the bat, the water is running *much* colder than normal for this time of year, sitting at 51°F with a wild anomaly of -8°F. That’s a seriously chilly outlier, so if you're heading in, a thick wetsuit is non-negotiable.

The next week and a bit is a real struggle. There’s a long stretch starting from today, Thursday the 20th, right through to the end of August where the surf is flat, weak, or messy. The energy is low, with combined swell readings mostly hanging in the 100s and 200s, and the wind is almost always cross or cross-onshore. There’s a tiny glimmer on the morning of Sunday the 23rd. The wind goes glassy out of the NW at 3 mph, which is a major plus for clean conditions. The swell is only 4ft from the WNW with a short period of 8 seconds, and the energy is moderate at 267. It's small, but for a brief window, it could be okay on a high tide if you’re desperate for a paddle. After that, it’s back to poor conditions and tiny waves until we hit September.

There’s a big gap with no real quality surf until the very end of the forecast. The best option we have is shaping up for the morning of Thursday, September 4th. We’re looking at a solid 7ft swell from the W, with a period of 10 seconds. That’s groundswell territory, and the combined energy rockets up to 1277, showing strong wave energy. The wind is cross-shore out of the NNW at 9 mph, which is workable. This is a standout for size and power, but keep in mind, at over 7ft, this is expert territory. The cross-shore wind will keep the lineup from getting too clean, but for the experienced crew, that Thursday morning is the only real highlight in the whole window. For the rest of the time, the weak, short-period swell and onshore winds mean the beach and reef setup here looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

Stay warm, and keep your eyes on that Thursday morning.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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0.9
WNW
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0.7
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Energy kJ
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92
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79
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118
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209
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128
126
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Wind (km/h)
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5
SSE
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SSW
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High Tide
6:35PM1.77m
9:33AM1.27m
7:39PM1.74m
10:44AM1.34m
8:47PM1.75m
11:28AM1.41m
9:47PM1.80m
12:01PM1.47m
10:38PM1.87m
12:29PM1.54m
11:22PM1.92m
12:55PM1.62m
00:02AM1.95m
Low Tide
2:45AM0.24m
1:48PM0.89m
3:53AM0.20m
3:13PM0.90m
4:49AM0.13m
4:22PM0.86m
5:35AM0.06m
5:13PM0.78m
6:13AM-0.00m
5:56PM0.69m
6:46AM-0.05m
6:36PM0.59m
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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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