Lincoln City Surf Break

Lat Long: 44.94° N 124.03° W

Lincoln City Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 16 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Lincoln City sea temperature is
12.0°C
1.0° 

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 16 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 19 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 19 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, W swell with 3,701 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 16 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s 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 Friday (Oct 16) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Lincoln City in the next 16 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 19) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 17) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Fri 16th Oct)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s
Best Surf 8PM (Mon 19th Oct)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 8PM (Mon 19th Oct)10ft (3.0m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Wave
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11
1.2
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11
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12
1.1
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9
2.1
WNW
11
2.4
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11
2.3
WNW
11
2.4
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13
2.2
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12
1.7
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11
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15
2.4
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12
1.6
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10
1.7
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10
1.6
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9
0.9
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12
1.2
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8
0.6
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13
1.9
WNW
11
1.9
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13
2.4
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
291
323
303
210
990
1340
1358
1759
1313
724
3428
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530
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388
232
173
134
907
1189
1560
Wind (km/h)
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SSE
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WNW
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SSE
15
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15
NNE
10
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SSE
10
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High Tide
3:55PM1.74m
6:53AM1.38m
4:49PM1.64m
8:06AM1.39m
6:01PM1.55m
9:01AM1.45m
7:23PM1.50m
9:40AM1.53m
8:38PM1.51m
10:10AM1.64m
9:42PM1.55m
10:37AM1.76m
10:38PM1.61m
Low Tide
10:33AM0.88m
11:56PM0.15m
11:34AM0.92m
1:00AM0.20m
1:02PM0.92m
2:05AM0.22m
2:31PM0.86m
3:02AM0.22m
3:37PM0.73m
3:49AM0.22m
4:28PM0.57m
4:30AM0.23m
5:11PM0.39m
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Temp °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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