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Lincoln City Surf Forecast, Oregon

Oregon

Lincoln City surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor - Fair
Wave Height
2-3ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
12.75s
Wind
11mph
SW / Gusts 19mph
Conditions
Poor - Fair
Active Swells
Primary
2.0ft @ 7sNW
Secondary
1.4ft @ 13sWNW
Tertiary
0.9ft @ 12sSSW
Wind Swell
1.8ft @ 3sSSW

Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 312-3ft
Poor
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 15-6ft
Poor - Fair

Midday is the call — 2-3ft waves with 14mph S winds and poor - fair conditions. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down.

6am9am12pm3pm
13s WNW|14-18mph S
Thu, Apr 29-10ft
Poor - Fair

Patience pays off today — morning is poor - fair with 7-8ft. Swell fills in and gets up to 9-10ft by PM — fair conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
11s WSW|5-8mph S
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Forecast Charts

Lincoln City Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
NW
Best Wind
E
Season
Fall

Lincoln City is a mellow beach break nestled along the central Oregon coast, where the broad sandy shoreline receives consistent northwest swells rolling in from the Pacific. The waves here tend to be forgiving and mushy, making it a welcoming spot for beginners and longboarders, though fall swells can push the surf into more punchy intermediate territory. Oregon's rugged coastal scenery, cool waters, and uncrowded lineup give Lincoln City a raw, exploratory feel that rewards those willing to suit up in a thick wetsuit.

Cold waterStrong currentsSneaker wavesRip currentsHypothermia risk

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

Lincoln City Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Lincoln City?
The current wave height at Lincoln City is 2-3ft with a 12.75s swell period. Wind is SW at 11mph. Conditions are rated Poor - Fair.
How accurate is the Lincoln City surf forecast?
Our Lincoln City 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 Lincoln City?
The current breaking wave height at Lincoln City is 2-3ft, produced by a 2ft NW primary swell at 7s, a 1.4ft WNW secondary swell at 13s, a 0.9ft SSW tertiary swell at 12s, a 1.8ft SSW wind swell swell at 3s. 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 Lincoln City?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Lincoln City is Friday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 6ft waves, a 10.7s swell period, and conditions rated Very Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.