
Surf Forecasts:
Lincoln City Nelscott Reef surf forecast from 16 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 22 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 18s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 22 Oct, 2PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, WNW swell with 5,370 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 16 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 11s period with WNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Lincoln City Nelscott Reef this week:
The surf forecast for Lincoln City Nelscott Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 16) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Lincoln City Nelscott Reef in the next 16 days are 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 22) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 17) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 16th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 22nd Oct) | 7ft (2.1m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Thu 22nd Oct) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lincoln City Nelscott Reef over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 21°C on Thu night, min 8°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | W 11 | W 11 | WNW 12 | W 9 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 15 | W 12 | W 10 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 12 | NW 8 | NW 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
214 | 291 | 323 | 303 | 214 | 698 | 1433 | 1358 | 1847 | 1313 | 737 | 2347 | 1920 | 598 | 648 | 492 | 232 | 170 | 485 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:40AM1.42m | 3:55PM1.74m | 6:53AM1.38m | 4:49PM1.64m | 8:06AM1.39m | 6:01PM1.55m | 9:01AM1.45m | 7:23PM1.50m | 9:40AM1.53m | 8:38PM1.51m | 10:10AM1.64m | 9:42PM1.55m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:01PM0.08m | 10:33AM0.88m | 11:56PM0.15m | 11:34AM0.92m | 1:00AM0.20m | 1:02PM0.92m | 2:05AM0.22m | 2:31PM0.86m | 3:02AM0.22m | 3:37PM0.73m | 3:49AM0.22m | 4:28PM0.57m | 4:30AM0.23m | ||||||
— | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | |
— | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:21 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 9 |
Feels °C | 18 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 15 | W 12 | W 10 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 11 | NW 11 |
214 | 291 | 323 | 230 | 189 | 698 | 1433 | 1358 | 1847 | 1313 | 737 | 2347 | 1920 | 598 | 648 | 492 | 198 | 170 | 485 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | W 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | WNW 13 | W 12 | WNW 12 | SSW 14 | WNW 21 |
164 | 206 | 253 | 303 | 214 | 263 | 88 | 112 | 241 | 254 | 163 | 157 | 144 | 174 | 173 | 169 | 232 | 82 | 305 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 18 | WNW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 14 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 14 | WNW 18 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | SSW 12 | SW 17 | — | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 14 | WSW 18 | SW 14 |
61 | 169 | 169 | 155 | 129 | 89 | 112 | 64 | 61 | 84 | 50 | 14 | 77 | — | 191 | 121 | 103 | 31 | 103 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | N 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 4 | — | — | — | NW 8 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | 164 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 354 | 565 | 0 | 0 | 221 | 0 | 0 | 90 | 0 | 90 | 268 | 0 | 23 | 268 | 0 |
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Information about the Lincoln City Nelscott Reef Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Lincoln City Nelscott Reef 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 Nelscott Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Lincoln City Nelscott Reef 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 Nelscott Reef) 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 Nelscott Reef 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 Nelscott Reef is 71 km (44 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.










