Lincoln City Surf Break

Lat Long: 44.94° N 124.03° W

Lincoln City Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 24 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Lincoln City sea temperature is
10.5° C
4.2° 

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 25 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 26 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 21s period, SW 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, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 13s 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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m 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 TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sat 25th Jul)1.5ft (0.5m) 13s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 26th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 21s
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 fellas, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s coming up for Lincoln City.

First off, I gotta be straight with you – the next two weeks look pretty bleak for a proper surf. The swell is tiny and the wind is never quite right. We’ve got a long stretch of marginal conditions before we see anything with a bit of punch.

The outlook kicks off this Saturday, July 25th, with a weak SW swell. The combined energy reading is 434, which is moderate, but the swell height is only 2ft and the wind is a cross-shore breeze from the SSW at 12 mph. The water temp is about average for the time of year. It’s a messy, choppy scene. Sunday morning is a little better with a 3ft swell, but it’s cross-on and the energy climbs to 764. Still, it’s pretty choppy and not worth getting excited about.

The beginning of the week, Monday July 27th through Wednesday July 29th, is more of the same. Swell hovers around 2ft to 3ft from the SW, with light winds that are mostly cross-on or onshore. The energy drops a bit, sitting around 500–642. The waves are weak and sloppy. Then on Wednesday afternoon, the wind picks up to 16 mph and the conditions turn to junk. Thursday through Saturday, it just gets worse – the swell energy drops below 300, and the wind is a mess.

We then hit a gap of a few days with truly poor surf, from July 30th right through to August 3rd. The swell is tiny, often under 2ft, and the wind is mostly cross-shore at 9–16 mph. The energy is weak, barely cracking 200.

Now, the best we’ve got on offer is a short window around August 7th and 8th. On Friday, August 7th, the swell size jumps to 6ft to 7ft from the NW. The period is a short 8 seconds, so it’s a windswell, not a groundswell. The combined energy builds to 515 on the morning and 665 on the afternoon. The wind is a cross-shore at 9–12 mph. It’s not clean, but it’s the biggest surf of the whole 16-day run. The wave quality is marginal, but for that size, it’s the only game in town. Saturday, August 8th, is similar with 6ft to 6ft NW swell and energy up to 671, but the wind is cross-on in the morning, making it choppy. It’s still the biggest, but it’s not what I’d call a standout.

For a beginner, most of this period is fine – the swell is under 5ft until August 7th, but the conditions are messy. From August 7th, the swell gets over 5ft, so it’s better for intermediates. The afternoon of August 7th is the only time the size and energy come together, but the wind keeps it from being clean. The short period of 8 seconds means the waves will be a bit crumbly and won't have that long, drawn-out face.

So, to be honest, there’s no real gold here. The best bet is the afternoon of Friday, August 7th at Lincoln City (beach and reef). You’ll have 7ft of NW swell, moderate energy at 665, and a cross-shore wind. It’s the biggest, but it’s still a messy, windswell-chop affair. The crowds are sometimes there, so you might have some company. This is a long-range call, so it’s promising but not certain.

Signing off, Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WSW
24
0.5
SW
22
0.8
SW
21
0.6
SW
21
0.9
SW
20
0.9
SW
19
0.7
SW
19
0.8
SW
18
0.9
SW
18
0.9
SW
18
0.7
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16
0.8
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17
0.8
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0.7
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0.8
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0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
15
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
368
233
548
365
552
546
365
375
522
546
254
322
423
418
260
306
302
239
229
Wind (km/h)
10
SSE
20
SSW
15
SSW
5
SSE
15
SSW
10
SW
5
SE
10
WSW
10
WNW
10
SSE
10
SW
10
WNW
10
NNE
15
NNW
25
NNW
15
N
15
NNW
20
NNW
10
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High Tide
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
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
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Temp °C
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17
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16
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Feels °C
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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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