Surf Forecasts:
Lincoln City surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, NW swell with 349 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period with NW 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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 14s. 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 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 8PM. 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+) | 2AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
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 menu for the next couple of weeks.
Well, I gotta be straight with you – it's a tough stretch ahead. The first week and a half is pretty much a write-off. We're looking at a long, dry spell from now until the middle of the month with no real surf to speak of. The wind is stuck in a cross or cross-onshore pattern, and the swell is short-period, weak, and messy. It's the kind of stuff that'll have you checking your watch more than the waves.
The only glimmer of hope, and it's a late one, shows up on Wednesday the 19th of August. The morning is the standout. We get a solid pulse of groundswell from the west at 7 ft, with a period of 11 seconds. That's a proper long-period swell, which will bring energy and shape, but it's going to be a bit too big for beginners, keeping it in the experienced surfer zone. The combined power is strong, reading 1318. The killer part is the light cross-offshore breeze from the SSE, which should clean things right up. This is the one session to circle on the calendar. The afternoon of the 19th drops off a bit with the wind turning cross-shore, and the swell backing down to 6 ft.
The water temp at Lincoln City is sitting at 55°, which is a massive 4° colder than normal for this time of year. So, regardless of when you paddle out, you're gonna want a good thick wetsuit, hood, and boots. That's serious cold water.
So, to sum it up: you've got a long, quiet wait ahead, but that Wednesday morning, the 19th of August, is the real deal. Keep your eyes on that one.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | SW 16 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | SW 16 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | NW 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 264 | 244 | 296 | 183 | 183 | 140 | 119 | 121 | 123 | 77 | 82 | 118 | 80 | 96 | 94 | 75 | 54 | 74 | 49 | 52 | 147 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 5:46PM2.00m | 7:17AM1.27m | 6:38PM2.03m | 8:55AM1.27m | 7:41PM2.07m | 10:18AM1.35m | 8:49PM2.13m | 11:19AM1.46m | 9:56PM2.20m | 12:07PM1.58m | 10:57PM2.26m | 12:48PM1.69m | 11:53PM2.29m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:35AM0.51m | 1:23AM0.18m | 12:25PM0.66m | 2:36AM0.08m | 1:32PM0.77m | 3:47AM-0.04m | 2:54PM0.81m | 4:50AM-0.16m | 4:13PM0.78m | 5:45AM-0.26m | 5:20PM0.69m | 6:34AM-0.33m | 6:19PM0.58m | ||||||||
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 | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — |
 | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:29 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 14 |
Feels °C | 20 | 20 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | SW 13 | WNW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 13 |
| kJ | 264 | 244 | 296 | 183 | 183 | 140 | 119 | 80 | 46 | 54 | 55 | 65 | 38 | 37 | 27 | 26 | 33 | 40 | 39 | 34 | 31 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | NNW 8 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 13 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 12 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 54 | 56 | 68 | 66 | 63 | 61 | 59 | 49 | 56 | 47 | 45 | 36 | 62 | 85 | 84 | 75 | 54 | 74 | 49 | 52 | 51 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SW 14 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 19 | WNW 8 | SW 18 | WNW 12 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | W 12 | W 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 14 | 73 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 50 | 14 | 48 | 69 | 67 | 45 | 22 | 36 | 22 | 23 | 28 | 34 | 33 | 46 | 81 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NW 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 121 | 123 | 77 | 82 | 118 | 80 | 96 | 94 | 51 | 52 | 41 | 37 | 52 | 147 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 149 | 293 | 1 | 219 | 484 | 1 | 353 | 353 | 1 | 353 | 1225 | 1 | 148 | 568 | 22 | 148 | 548 | 22 | 378 | 774 | 22 |
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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).
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