Swell Intel

Cape Lookout Surf Forecast

Oregon

Cape Lookout surf spot

Current Conditions

Fair - Good
Wave Height
6-7ft
overhead
Swell Period
8.65s
Wind
6mph
NNW / Gusts 10mph
Conditions
Fair - Good
Active Swells
Primary
6.3ft @ 9sW
Secondary
0.7ft @ 17sSW
Tertiary
0.3ft @ 12sSW

Never miss a good day at Cape Lookout

Sign up free to save favorites, set surf alerts, and get extended forecasts.

Sign Up Free

Nearest Webcam

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

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Fair - Good

Aim for the middle of the day — 6-7ft on W swell at 9s with barely a breath of wind. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s W|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Fair

Consistent 5-6ft surf through the day on WNW swell at 9s with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s WNW|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Very Good

Midday is the call — 6-7ft waves with glassy conditions and very good conditions. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning.

6am9am12pm3pm
11s WNW|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Fair - Good

Steady 3-4ft waves on offer on WNW swell at 9s — calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s WNW|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Fair

Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on WNW swell at 8s and barely a breath of wind. It gets a bit messier later in the day.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s WNW|Calm

Unlock the full forecast

Sign Up

Cape Lookout Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Cape Lookout?
The current wave height at Cape Lookout is 6-7ft with a 8.65s swell period. Wind is NNW at 6mph. Conditions are rated Fair - Good.
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.