Lincoln City surfForecast / Oregon North / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Monday 20 Apr 2026 PDT
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Lincoln City surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Lincoln City sea temperature is
11.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 (Apr 21) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. 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 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 23) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Tue 21st Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Best Surf 8PM (Thu 23rd Apr)7ft (2.2m) 10s
Most Powerful 2AM (Thu 23rd Apr)10ft (3.0m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 6°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
0
1
0
0
2
3
3
4
2
1
3
2
1
3
3
2
3
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
WNW
1.3
WNW
1.1
WNW
0.7
WNW
1.1
WNW
1.3
WNW
2.2
NW
3
NW
2.5
NW
2.3
NW
2
NW
1.6
NW
1.4
NW
1.5
NW
0.8
WNW
0.9
WNW
1.4
WNW
1.5
WNW
1.5
WNW
1.2
WNW
1.1
WNW
Period(s) (?)1110101614141311111110109912161514131312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)5723392302664786041575199515961128784489325349196362811892767447339
Wind
(km/h)
10
WNW
10
WSW
0
SW
10
NNW
10
SW
25
WSW
20
W
10
W
10
SW
10
WSW
5
NE
5
NNW
20
NNW
10
NNE
10
NW
10
NW
5
S
10
SW
10
W
5
SE
10
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
oncross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
oncross-
off
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:12PM
1.59
3:08AM
2.16
5:17PM
1.51
4:02AM
2.03
6:27PM
1.47
5:07AM
1.87
7:39PM
1.48
6:24AM
1.72
8:42PM
1.55
7:48AM
1.60
9:33PM
1.64
9:07AM
1.55
10:15PM
1.74
10:17AM
1.53
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:33PM
0.63
10:50AM
-0.32
10:29PM
0.70
11:52AM
-0.23
11:39PM
0.74
12:58PM
-0.14
1:06AM
0.73
2:05PM
-0.07
2:36AM
0.64
3:08PM
0.00
3:51AM
0.49
4:02PM
0.07
4:51AM
0.32
Mon
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Sunrise--6:20--6:20--6:18--6:16--6:15--6:13--6:11
Sunset8:07--8:07--8:08--8:10--8:12--8:13--8:14--
cloud
heavy rain
mod rain
cloud
rain showers
light rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-146-111--------------
Temp. °C1412111210101010101191416111414912121012
Feels °C (?)131110108655787121281111798910
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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.

Lincoln City is 72 km (45 miles) from the city of McMinnville. If you plan a vacation in North Oregon, look for hotels and other accommodation in McMinnville. McMinnville has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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