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Lincoln City Surf Forecast

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Lincoln City surf spot

Current Conditions

Very Good
Wave Height
6-7ft
overhead
Swell Period
8.75s
Wind
7mph
ENE / Gusts 12mph
Conditions
Very Good
Active Swells
Primary
6.6ft @ 9sWNW
Secondary
2.4ft @ 8sSW
Tertiary
0.9ft @ 17sSW

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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

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Very Good

The sweet spot is around midday — 6-7ft waves, calm winds, very good conditions. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s WNW|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Poor - Fair

Get out early for the best of it — 4-5ft waves on WNW swell at 10s and glassy conditions. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.

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

Aim for the middle of the day — 5-6ft on WNW swell at 11s with glassy conditions. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning.

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

Get out early for the best of it — 3-4ft waves on WNW swell at 9s and barely a breath of wind. It gets a bit messier later in the day.

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

Rideable all day with 2-3ft waves on WNW swell at 8s and barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s WNW|Calm

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Lincoln City Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Lincoln City?
The current wave height at Lincoln City is 6-7ft with a 8.75s swell period. Wind is ENE at 7mph. Conditions are rated Very Good.
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.