Lincoln City surfForecast / Oregon North / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Monday 18 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
12.8° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 (May 19) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s 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 2.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 19th May)7ft (2.1m) 14s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 19th May)7ft (2.1m) 14s
Most Powerful 8PM (Mon 18th May)7ft (2.1m) 16s

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 Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
4
3
1
3
1
1
3
0
1
1
1
1
2
1
0
3
2
1
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
NW
10
2
WNW
16
2.1
WNW
14
2.1
WNW
13
2
WNW
13
2.1
WNW
13
1.8
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
12
1.8
NW
8
1.6
NW
7
2
NW
10
1.9
NNW
7
1.6
NW
7
1.3
WNW
11
2.1
NW
8
2.2
NW
9
2.4
NW
9
1.9
NW
8
1
WNW
15
1.3
WNW
13
1.4
WNW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
400
1928
1728
1452
1286
1320
936
446
406
262
723
382
268
372
596
764
904
498
405
634
659
Wind (km/h)
20
NNW
25
NNW
10
NNE
5
W
15
NNW
15
N
20
NNW
20
NNW
15
NNE
20
NNW
20
NNW
20
N
20
NNW
25
NNW
15
N
20
NNW
25
NNW
15
NNE
10
NW
10
NW
10
SSE
cross-on
cross
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
3:13PM1.64m
2:02AM2.27m
4:08PM1.62m
2:54AM2.15m
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
Low Tide
8:51AM-0.53m
8:31PM0.63m
9:43AM-0.50m
9:26PM0.66m
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
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:43
5:43
5:41
5:41
5:39
5:39
5:37
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:40
8:42
8:43
8:44
8:45
8:45
8:46
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Temp °C
13
13
11
13
14
11
13
12
11
14
14
11
14
14
11
14
15
11
16
16
12
9
8
7
12
11
8
9
7
7
11
10
7
11
10
7
10
10
6
14
13
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WNW
18
2
WNW
16
2.1
WNW
14
2.1
WNW
13
2
WNW
13
2.1
WNW
13
1.8
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
12
1
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
10
0.4
WSW
19
0.9
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
11
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
15
0.4
WNW
16
1
WNW
15
1.3
WNW
13
1.4
WNW
13
Energy kJ
240
1928
1728
1452
1286
1320
936
446
226
251
148
135
183
372
52
75
77
103
405
634
659
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
14
0.2
SSW
13
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.1
W
23
0.1
W
19
0.4
SW
16
0.8
WNW
9
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
Energy kJ
29
17
66
69
67
68
66
64
63
77
55
77
79
78
79
11
7
87
92
88
85
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WSW
18
0.1
W
26
0.1
W
24
0.2
WSW
24
0.1
SW
24
0.1
SW
21
0.4
SW
21
0.1
SW
21
0.1
SW
20
0.3
WNW
12
0.3
SW
14
0.1
S
12
0.4
SW
16
0.1
SW
20
0.1
SW
20
Energy kJ
17
31
13
11
54
22
18
117
18
15
29
32
3
88
15
15
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
NW
10
0.5
NNW
5
1.5
NW
7
1.8
NW
8
1.6
NW
7
2
NW
10
1.9
NNW
7
1.6
NW
7
1.4
NNW
8
2.1
NW
8
2.2
NW
9
2.4
NW
9
1.9
NW
8
1.3
NNW
8
1.3
NNW
7
1.1
NNW
6
Energy kJ
400
17
222
406
262
723
382
268
220
596
764
904
498
193
193
77
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
4
2
2
3
1
2
3
1
3
3
2
3
3
2
3
3
2
1
3
Distance (km)
715
566
1
358
903
337
359
269
1
358
547
337
219
547
22
353
293
1
484
384
1
Best forecast wave conditions in North Oregon
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
3
5
3
3
4
4
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
7
5
5
7
6
5
4
5
4
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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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