Lincoln City surfForecast / Oregon North / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Wednesday 20 May 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
12.2° 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 Wednesday (May 20) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s 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 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 26) at 2AM. 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 (Wed 20th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 26th May)8ft (2.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 2AM (Tue 26th May)8ft (2.5m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
0
1
1
0
1
2
1
0
2
1
2
2
0
1
4
1
2
4
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
12
1.1
WNW
11
1
WNW
11
1.5
NNW
8
1.8
NW
7
1
WNW
11
1
WNW
11
1.8
NW
10
1.6
NW
9
1.8
NNW
8
1.7
NNW
8
1.3
WNW
14
1.6
WNW
14
1.5
WNW
13
1.1
WNW
12
2.4
WNW
10
2.5
WNW
10
2.4
WNW
10
2.5
WNW
10
2.3
NW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
988
446
270
217
300
340
222
214
589
424
443
347
647
902
769
353
1021
1378
1064
1207
1019
Wind (km/h)
20
NNW
20
NNW
10
N
20
NNW
20
NNW
15
N
20
NNW
20
NNW
15
N
15
NNW
25
NNW
15
N
15
NNW
10
NW
15
S
25
SW
20
SW
0
N
15
NW
15
NW
5
NNE
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
5:06PM1.59m
3:52AM1.99m
6:05PM1.59m
4:57AM1.78m
7:03PM1.63m
6:10AM1.58m
7:56PM1.69m
7:31AM1.42m
8:43PM1.77m
8:53AM1.33m
9:25PM1.84m
10:09AM1.31m
10:02PM1.90m
Low Tide
10:36AM-0.42m
10:29PM0.67m
11:32AM-0.30m
11:42PM0.66m
12:29PM-0.17m
1:03AM0.60m
1:25PM-0.03m
2:24AM0.48m
2:20PM0.11m
3:35AM0.34m
3:12PM0.25m
4:34AM0.18m
4:01PM0.38m
clear
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part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
mod rain
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:41
5:41
5:39
5:39
5:37
5:37
5:37
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:43
8:44
8:45
8:45
8:46
8:47
8:49
8
2
4
Temp °C
13
12
11
14
14
12
14
14
12
14
14
12
15
16
12
12
13
11
13
14
12
9
7
7
11
10
8
11
10
9
11
10
8
12
13
11
8
9
8
10
10
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
12
1.1
WNW
11
1
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
10
1
WNW
11
1
WNW
11
0.4
SW
14
1.6
NW
9
1.2
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
9
1.3
WNW
14
1.6
WNW
14
1.5
WNW
13
1.1
WNW
12
2.4
WNW
10
2.5
WNW
10
2.4
WNW
10
2.5
WNW
10
2.3
NW
10
Energy kJ
988
446
270
214
245
105
222
214
52
424
232
121
647
902
769
353
1021
1378
1064
1207
1019
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
15
0.5
SW
19
0.4
WNW
12
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
15
0.8
WNW
16
1.2
NNW
8
0.5
SW
16
0.6
NW
6
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
15
Energy kJ
66
64
87
77
184
56
79
78
79
75
77
295
150
122
31
102
103
139
147
110
109
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
21
0.4
SW
21
0.1
SW
21
0.1
SW
20
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
15
0.3
SW
14
0.4
SW
18
0.1
W
23
0.2
WNW
19
0.4
SW
16
0.6
WNW
9
0.1
SW
20
0.5
SW
16
0.3
SW
18
0.3
SW
18
Energy kJ
18
117
18
15
55
77
32
80
11
34
87
65
15
118
53
50
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
NW
7
1.6
NW
7
1.4
NW
7
1.5
NNW
8
1.8
NW
7
1.3
NNW
7
1.4
NW
7
1.8
NW
10
0.9
NNW
8
1.8
NNW
8
1.7
NNW
8
1
NNW
7
1.3
WSW
6
Energy kJ
189
262
217
300
340
150
211
589
103
443
347
111
113
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
3
3
3
3
1
1
3
1
2
3
2
2
3
3
3
4
2
2
4
Distance (km)
148
269
22
148
547
337
358
378
22
378
337
22
384
351
177
351
219
1
358
358
1
Best forecast wave conditions in North Oregon
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
3
3
3
4
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
4
2
2
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
5
5
7
6
5
5
9
6
5
5
4
4
5
5
4
5
5
5
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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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