Lincoln City Surf Break

Lat Long: 44.94° N 124.03° W

Lincoln City Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 25 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Lincoln City sea temperature is
8.6°C
6.7° 

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 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SW swell with 302 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s 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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s 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 0.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 25th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 25th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sun 30th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s cut through the noise and talk about what’s going on at Lincoln City.

Well, I gotta be straight with you – the first week is a bit of a heartbreaker. For days on end, we’re looking at tiny, weak swells with a persistent cross-onshore wind that just won’t let up. The wave energy is low, sitting around 204 to 281 (combined energy), and the swell height is barely a whisper at 1ft to 2ft. It’s poor, it’s choppy, and there’s not a single standout session in that first stretch. You’d be better off cleaning the wax off your board than paddling out into that mess.

But hold on, because things take a turn. The real story starts on Tuesday, September 1st. The morning gets glassy – dead calm, with a slight air. The swell bumps up just a touch to 3ft from the WNW, with a period of 10 seconds. That’s a clean, rideable wave, and the energy has climbed to 343 (combined energy). The afternoon stays glassy, too. This is the best surf on offer in the whole outlook, hands down. The water temp is a frigid 48°, which is a staggering 12° colder than usual for this time of year – that’s *far* colder than normal, so don’t even think about going out without a thick hooded wetsuit and booties.

After that, the swell builds. By Thursday, September 3rd, we’re looking at 4ft to 4ft from the WNW with moderate energy (543 to 537 combined energy), but the wind swings cross-shore, keeping it a bit lumpy. It’s not the glassy perfection of the 1st, but it’s surfable for intermediates.

The second week shows a bit more punch. Saturday, September 5th morning has a clean 4ft from the NW with a cross-offshore breeze – that’ll clean things up nicely. But the swell period is short at 8 seconds, so it’ll be a bit weaker and more disorganized. Sunday, September 6th morning pushes 5ft from the NW, but the period is still short (8 seconds) and the wind is cross-shore. That’s getting into the size where beginners might be in over their heads.

The biggest swell of the whole window hits Monday, September 7th and Tuesday, September 8th, with 7ft from the NW. That’s expert territory, and the combined energy is pounding at 855 (combined energy). The wind is light cross-onshore, so it’ll be a bit of a battle, but for the experienced crew, there’s power to be had.

The final highlight is Wednesday, September 9th morning. The swell drops to a still-sizable 5ft from the NW, but the wind goes glassy again. With a combined energy of 609 (combined energy), it’s got some grunt and the surface will be like a mirror. That’s a very good morning for anyone who can handle the size.

Lincoln City is a beach and reef setup, exposed to the west. Crowds are possible, so keep your head on a swivel. The best windows are undeniably the glassy morning of September 1st for clean, fun waves, and the glassy morning of September 9th for a bigger, more powerful session.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Energy kJ
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167
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302
291
169
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167
Wind (km/h)
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SSW
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SSE
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High Tide
12:29PM1.54m
11:22PM1.92m
12:55PM1.62m
00:02AM1.95m
1:19PM1.70m
00:42AM1.95m
1:44PM1.79m
1:22AM1.92m
2:10PM1.87m
2:05AM1.86m
2:36PM1.95m
2:50AM1.76m
3:05PM2.01m
3:42AM1.64m
Low Tide
5:56PM0.69m
6:46AM-0.05m
6:36PM0.59m
7:16AM-0.06m
7:14PM0.49m
7:45AM-0.04m
7:53PM0.39m
8:13AM0.02m
8:32PM0.29m
8:43AM0.12m
9:14PM0.21m
9:14AM0.25m
9:59PM0.14m
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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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