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Cape Lookout Surf Forecast, Oregon

Oregon

Cape Kiwanda2-3ftOceanside Beach2-3ftRockaway Beach2-3ft
Cape Lookout surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
2-3ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
12.85s
Wind
14mph
SW / Gusts 21mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
1.7ft @ 7sNW
Secondary
1.3ft @ 13sWNW
Tertiary
0.7ft @ 9sWNW
Wind Swell
2.0ft @ 4sSSW

Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 312-3ft
Fair

Expect 2-3ft all day on NW swell at 8s with light ESE winds — nothing amazing but surfable.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s NW|6mph ESE
Wed, Apr 16-7ft
Poor

First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on NW swell at 7s with strong SW wind at 18mph. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 23mph from the SW and dropping conditions to poor.

6am9am12pm3pm
11s WNW|18-23mph SSW
Thu, Apr 210-11ft
Fair - Good

Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 8-9ft with calm winds. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s W|2-4mph E
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Forecast Charts

Cape Lookout Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
W
Best Wind
E
Season
Fall

Cape Lookout is a dynamic beach break located on Oregon's dramatic northern coast, where consistent Pacific swells wrap around the cape's headland to create quality waves across a sandy bottom. The ESE-facing break picks up west and northwest swell particularly well during fall and winter months, offering both lined-up peaks and fun shoulder sections depending on the tide and swell direction. The beach offers good accessibility and a mix of conditions, making it a solid spot for intermediate surfers looking to escape the crowds while enjoying Oregon's rugged coastal scenery.

Strong currents around the capeRocks at the northern headlandCold water temperaturesPowerful winter swells can be heavy

Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.

Cape Lookout Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Cape Lookout?
The current wave height at Cape Lookout is 2-3ft with a 12.85s swell period. Wind is SW at 14mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Cape Lookout surf forecast?
Our Cape Lookout forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable. Extended forecasts show general trends.
What is the breaking wave height at Cape Lookout?
The current breaking wave height at Cape Lookout is 2-3ft, produced by a 1.7ft NW primary swell at 7s, a 1.3ft WNW secondary swell at 13s, a 0.7ft WNW tertiary swell at 9s, a 2ft SSW wind swell swell at 4s. Breaking wave height is the actual rideable wave size at the shore — calculated from offshore swell data using this spot's coastal bathymetry — not the raw buoy reading.
When is the best time to surf Cape Lookout?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Cape Lookout is Thursday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 10ft waves, a 11.15s swell period, and conditions rated Very Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.