Lincoln City Surf Break

Lat Long: 44.94° N 124.03° W

Lincoln City Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 14 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Lincoln City sea temperature is
13.3°C
1.5° 

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 14 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 17 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, NW swell with 375 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period with NW 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 Monday (Sep 14) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s. 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 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) 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+) 8PM (Mon 14th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf 8PM (Thu 17th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Most Powerful 5PM (Thu 17th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, this is Rusty checkin’ in from the Oregon coast. Let’s talk about what’s cookin’ at Lincoln City.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. The next few days are pretty average, nothing to get too worked up about. But there are a couple of moments that could be worth paddling out for if you’re keen and patient.

The water temperature is sittin’ at 56°, which is a bit colder than what we’d normally expect for this time of year – about 3° cooler, so you’ll want a good suit.

Lookin’ at Monday the 14th, the morning is actually your best bet early on. We’ve got some clouds, but the wind is glassy out of the west at only 3 mph. The swell is a clean 4 ft from the WNW with an 8-second period. The combined energy is moderate at 313, so there’s a little push. It’s a beach and reef setup here, and with that offshore wind, it’ll be clean and fun for an intermediate. Just know that crowds are possible here sometimes.

Monday afternoon and Tuesday get messy with cross-shore winds, so that’s a pass.

Wednesday the 16th morning is still cross-shore, but the swell bumps up to 4 ft. It’s marginal, but you could find a ripple if you’re desperate. The real story starts Thursday the 17th morning. The wind swings around to the WNW at only 3 mph and goes offshore. The swell is a solid 5 ft from the NW, with an 8-second period. The combined energy jumps to a strong 500. It’s still a bit marginal in the forecast, but that’s clean conditions for a bigger swell – definitely one for the experienced crew as it’s over 5 ft.

Friday the 18th morning is another glassy window with the wind from the southwest at 3 mph. The swell is 5 ft from the NW, with moderate energy at 450. This is a good, clean session for intermediates.

After that, we hit a dry spell. From Saturday the 19th through Monday the 21st, it’s mostly cross-shore winds and messy conditions. The swell drops off and then gets long-period and weak. Not worth the hassle.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Tuesday the 22nd morning brings a nice jump. The swell hits 6 ft from the WNW with an 11-second period – that’s a proper groundswell. The combined energy is very strong at 1107. The wind is light cross-shore from the NNW at 6 mph, so it’s not perfect but it’s manageable. This is the biggest, most powerful swell of the whole outlook, but it’s only for experts at this size.

The next real standout comes on Saturday the 26th morning. The wind shifts to a cross-offshore from the NE at 9 mph, cleanin’ things right up. The swell is a smaller 3 ft from the WNW, but the energy is still decent at 265. It’s a clean, fun little morning for a longboard or a fish. Not a hero day, but a good one.

Finally, Sunday the 28th morning is glassy again, with the wind from the WNW at 3 mph. The swell is small, only 2 ft, but the period is a very long 15 seconds – that’s a long-period groundswell. The energy is moderate at 369. It’ll be clean, but that long period might make it a bit straight at the beach. The reef sections might handle it better.

And then Tuesday the 29th morning is your real gem. Glassy wind from the NW at 3 mph, a 2 ft swell from the WNW with a very long 15-second period, and the energy is strong at 549. This is clean, lined-up, and beautiful. The water is still cold, but if you can get out, this is the best-looking session on the whole 16-day run. It’s small, but the quality will be there.

So, to sum it up: if you want the biggest push, hit Tuesday the 22nd morning. But if you want the cleanest, sweetest waves, don’t miss Tuesday the 29th morning.

Stay stoked,
Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
1.2
WNW
8
1.1
NW
8
1.1
NW
8
0.9
NW
8
1.1
NW
7
1.1
NW
7
1.2
NW
7
1.6
NW
7
1.6
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7
1.6
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1.6
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1.5
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1.4
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8
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0.5
SW
19
1.1
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8
0.5
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.6
WSW
18
0.5
SW
17
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
162
155
125
96
121
134
156
281
262
358
375
306
264
266
184
153
167
252
252
218
137
Wind (km/h)
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W
15
NNW
10
NE
10
NNW
20
NNW
10
NNE
10
N
20
N
10
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5
WNW
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SSE
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NNE
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Wind State
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High Tide
2:54PM2.02m
3:56AM1.60m
3:26PM1.95m
4:52AM1.47m
4:01PM1.87m
6:00AM1.37m
4:42PM1.77m
7:26AM1.31m
5:38PM1.68m
8:58AM1.32m
6:52PM1.62m
10:01AM1.37m
8:11PM1.62m
Low Tide
9:11AM0.39m
10:01PM0.06m
9:45AM0.55m
10:47PM0.10m
10:20AM0.69m
11:39PM0.16m
11:01AM0.81m
00:41AM0.22m
11:58AM0.89m
1:54AM0.25m
1:25PM0.93m
3:05AM0.23m
2:57PM0.89m
4:04AM0.19m
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6:54
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6:58
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7:29
7:27
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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