Lincoln City Surf Break

Lat Long: 44.94° N 124.03° W

Lincoln City Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 17 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Lincoln City sea temperature is
11.9° C
3.3° 

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 18 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 12s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 11s period, WNW swell with 536 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s 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 Tuesday (Aug 18) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s. 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 1.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 18th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 19th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 8AM (Thu 20th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lincoln City over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s break down the next 16 days for Lincoln City.

Right off the bat, the water temp is 53°F, which is a solid 7°F colder than normal for August—really unusual, so you’ll need a thick suit.

The first real chance to surf comes on Thursday morning, August 20th. We’re looking at a 5ft swell from the WNW, with an 11-second period, and moderate wave energy (679). Winds are light from the NW at 6 mph, but cross-on, so it won’t be glassy. This is the biggest push we get, and it’s the standout of the whole run. For beginners, 5ft can be a handful, but intermediates should be alright. The swell direction is a bit off the optimum west, so it’s not perfect, but it’s the best size on offer.

Then there’s a real dry spell. From Friday 21st right through to Wednesday 26th August, it’s just small, choppy, cross-on junk—nothing worth paddling for.

The next flicker is Thursday morning, August 27th. Swell drops to 2ft from the SW, but the period is a very long 15 seconds, and the wind goes glassy—WNW at just 3 mph. That’s as clean as it gets. The energy is moderate (271). It’s tiny, but for a longboard and a patient surfer, those glassy conditions could give you some real smooth, lined-up waves. Crowds are possible at Lincoln City.

That’s pretty much it. The rest of the way into September is all small and messy.

To sum up: Thursday 20th morning for size, or Thursday 27th morning for the cleanest, smallest glass. Nothing else jumps out. Forecasts can shift, but as it stands, it’s a quiet stretch.

Catch you in the water, Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
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Energy kJ
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High Tide
5:09AM1.45m
5:01PM1.90m
6:21AM1.32m
5:43PM1.83m
7:53AM1.25m
6:35PM1.77m
9:33AM1.27m
7:39PM1.74m
10:44AM1.34m
8:47PM1.75m
11:28AM1.41m
9:47PM1.80m
Low Tide
11:28PM0.23m
11:02AM0.51m
00:27AM0.24m
11:42AM0.68m
1:33AM0.25m
12:33PM0.81m
2:45AM0.24m
1:48PM0.89m
3:53AM0.20m
3:13PM0.90m
4:49AM0.13m
4:22PM0.86m
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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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