Lincoln City surfForecast / Oregon North / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Sunday 17 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
12.7° 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 Monday (May 18) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 19s 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 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 11PM. 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+) 5AM (Mon 18th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 19th May)7ft (2.1m) 14s
Most Powerful11PM (Mon 18th May)7ft (2.1m) 15s

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 Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
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
0
2
0
2
4
3
1
4
1
0
3
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
WNW
11
1.9
NW
11
1.8
NW
11
1.5
NW
10
1.8
WNW
16
2.1
WNW
14
2.1
WNW
13
2
WNW
13
2
WNW
13
1.8
NW
12
1.3
WNW
12
1.1
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
11
1
WNW
10
1
WNW
10
1.5
NW
10
1.8
NW
10
1.8
NW
10
1.7
NW
7
1.6
NW
7
1.7
NW
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1032
878
749
432
1675
1728
1452
1286
1211
902
446
270
260
194
194
468
589
589
279
220
311
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
25
NNW
15
N
20
NNW
25
NNW
10
NNE
5
NW
20
NNW
15
N
20
NNW
25
NNW
15
NNE
20
NNW
20
NNW
20
N
20
NNW
25
NNW
20
N
20
NNW
30
NNW
10
NE
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
High Tide
2:19PM1.66m
1:13AM2.32m
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
Low Tide
8:01AM-0.51m
7:40PM0.59m
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
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:45
5:43
5:43
5:41
5:41
5:39
5:39
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:39
8:40
8:42
8:43
8:44
8:45
8:45
Temp °C
12
12
11
12
13
11
13
14
11
13
13
11
14
14
12
13
14
11
13
13
11
8
7
6
7
8
7
11
11
7
9
8
6
10
10
9
9
10
7
8
8
5
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
WNW
11
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.6
WNW
18
1.8
WNW
16
2.1
WNW
14
2.1
WNW
13
2
WNW
13
2
WNW
13
1.8
NW
12
1.3
WNW
12
1.1
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
11
1
WNW
10
1
WNW
10
1.5
NW
10
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.9
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
9
Energy kJ
1032
53
52
240
1675
1728
1452
1286
1211
902
446
270
260
194
194
468
108
72
74
146
121
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
14
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
18
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
21
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
15
0.4
WSW
19
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
15
0.3
SW
14
0.4
SW
18
0.1
W
23
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
16
Energy kJ
53
12
12
29
17
66
69
67
68
66
117
63
77
148
77
79
32
79
10
76
87
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
20
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WSW
18
0.1
W
26
0.3
NNW
5
0.2
WSW
24
0.1
SW
24
0.1
SW
21
0.4
SW
16
0.1
SW
21
0.1
SW
20
0.4
SW
15
0.2
WSW
19
0.4
SW
18
0.1
W
22
0.3
WNW
16
Energy kJ
8
17
31
13
5
54
22
18
64
18
15
55
37
80
9
53
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
NW
11
1.8
NW
11
1.5
NW
10
0.8
NNW
4
0.6
NNW
5
0.7
NNW
4
1.5
NNW
7
1.6
NNW
7
1.2
NNW
6
0.9
NNW
6
1.1
NW
6
0.9
NNW
6
1.8
NW
10
1.8
NW
10
1.7
NW
7
1.6
NW
7
1.7
NW
7
Energy kJ
878
749
432
27
20
11
199
243
109
65
75
59
589
589
279
220
311
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
1
2
2
4
4
3
3
4
1
4
3
1
3
2
1
1
3
3
3
3
Distance (km)
148
903
91
363
566
1
269
904
1
358
742
1
378
547
353
358
358
91
706
588
1
Best forecast wave conditions in North Oregon
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
4
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
6
4
5
4
3
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
3
4
3
2
1
3
3
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
6
4
5
4
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.

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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