
Surf Forecasts:
Lincoln City surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 24s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 19s period, SW swell with 595 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 24s period with WSW 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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 24s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m 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 0.9m 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 24s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 24s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lincoln City over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, it's Rusty here. Let's talk about what's cooking for Lincoln City.
To be brutally honest, the next 16 days are looking like a bit of a struggle. We've got a long, drawn-out run of small, messy, and choppy conditions for the most part. The real standout is going to be way out there on the 8th of August, so we've got a lot of quiet water to paddle through before we get there.
The biggest issue is that the wind is coming from the wrong direction. We're primarily seeing a cross-onshore or cross-shore breeze from the NNE or NNW, which is just groveling the surface out. That, combined with very weak swell energy and some ridiculous long-period swell from the SSW that doesn't really match what Lincoln City wants best (which is from the W), leaves us with a lot of days where the score is next to zero.
The energy levels are low, with most readings sitting in the low hundreds (weak wave energy), making for a real lack of push. Things don't get going until the very end.
If you're desperate for a paddle, the best of a bad bunch comes right at the start. On Friday the 24th of July, we've got some small 4ft groundswell from the NW. It's only a 9-second period, so it's not that clean, but the wind is light and we’re looking at a cross-on or even an onshore breeze. The water is a very chilly 51°F, which is much colder than normal for this time of year—a massive 8°F anomaly—so you'll want a thick suit.
There's a bit of a tease on Wednesday the 29th of July and into the 30th. The morning sessions could be okay with light winds from the NW, but the swell is still tiny—around 2ft to 3ft—and the energy is still low. The afternoons just get blown out by a moderate breeze. This pattern of chop and small lump just drags on through the first week of August.
Now, here's the only real standout in the whole window. We have to wait until the 8th of August. On that Saturday morning, we finally get some proper size. The swell builds to a solid 6ft from the WNW, and the period jumps to a very long 12 seconds. That pushes the combined energy up to a strong 1014. The problem is the wind is still a moderate cross-shore from the NNW, so it won't be perfect. By the afternoon, it gets even bigger at 7ft from the NW with 11-second period, and the energy is pumping at 1271. That is proper swell, but with the wind holding from the NNW at 16 mph, it will be a lumpy, choppy beast. At that size, it's only for experienced surfers with big boards and patience. The good news is, with that long period, the waves will have some serious power and shape, even if the wind isn't completely helping.
For the bulk of this forecast, the small, weak, and choppy surf at a beach and reef setup like Lincoln City is honestly looking more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
The long-range promise on the 8th of August is exciting, but it's far out and the wind is still a question mark. For now, set your alarms for that Saturday and hope the wind swings a little more offshore.
Stay patient,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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) | NW 9 | NW 9 | WSW 24 | SW 22 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
230 | 172 | 368 | 233 | 548 | 365 | 455 | 546 | 365 | 375 | 522 | 546 | 254 | 322 | 423 | 418 | 260 | 306 | 302 | 291 | 229 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:06AM1.30m | 9:18PM1.86m | 11:58AM1.38m | 10:09PM1.89m | 12:37PM1.44m | 10:56PM1.94m | 1:10PM1.49m | 11:38PM1.98m | 1:39PM1.53m | 00:18AM2.00m | 2:07PM1.58m | 00:55AM2.00m | 2:35PM1.64m | 1:33AM1.96m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:32PM0.86m | 5:20AM0.05m | 4:36PM0.86m | 6:04AM-0.02m | 5:28PM0.84m | 6:43AM-0.08m | 6:12PM0.79m | 7:18AM-0.12m | 6:53PM0.73m | 7:51AM-0.16m | 7:32PM0.67m | 8:21AM-0.16m | 8:11PM0.62m | ||||||||
5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | |
— | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:45 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 14 |
Feels °C | 14 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | SW 21 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | SW 18 | SW 18 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | WNW 9 | SW 16 | WNW 8 | SW 15 |
230 | 172 | 136 | 97 | 548 | 55 | 160 | 147 | 176 | 97 | 522 | 546 | 90 | 108 | 103 | 118 | 176 | 173 | 302 | 70 | 229 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 24 | SW 22 | NW 9 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | NW 9 | NW 8 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 11 | SW 16 | WNW 8 |
92 | 87 | 368 | 233 | 74 | 365 | 455 | 546 | 365 | 375 | 95 | 74 | 254 | 322 | 423 | 418 | 260 | 306 | 11 | 291 | 26 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | SW 24 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 5 | SW 12 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | SSW 11 | SW 19 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | — | SSW 11 | SSW 11 |
13 | 143 | 116 | 84 | 84 | 62 | 56 | 9 | 36 | 26 | 18 | 12 | 183 | 37 | 25 | 34 | 35 | 23 | — | 11 | 11 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SW 5 | — | — | — | — | SW 5 | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NW 8 | NNW 5 | NW 6 |
— | — | 11 | 38 | 108 | 40 | 12 | — | — | — | — | 18 | — | — | — | — | 15 | 29 | 211 | 35 | 92 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 484 | 351 | 1 | 219 | 219 | 177 | 219 | 219 | 1 | 219 | 219 | 1 | 219 | 219 | 1 | 148 | 903 | 1 | 356 | 1207 | 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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