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Lincoln City Surf Forecast

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Lincoln City surf spot

Current Conditions

Fair - Good
Wave Height
6-7+ft
overhead
Swell Period
8.6s
Wind
5mph
SE / Gusts 5mph
Conditions
Fair - Good
Active Swells
Primary
5.7ft @ 9sWNW
Secondary
3.0ft @ 8sSW
Tertiary
1.8ft @ 10sNW

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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

Afternoon is the play — morning is only poor - fair at 6-7ft. Afternoon shapes up better with 6-7ft and very good conditions.

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

Early morning is your best window — 5-6ft waves on WNW swell at 9s with calm winds. It gets a bit messier later in the day.

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

Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 5-6ft with calm winds. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s WNW|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Fair - Good

Aim for the middle of the day — 3-4ft on WNW swell at 10s with calm winds. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s NW|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Fair - Good

Midday is the call — 4-5ft waves with calm winds and fair - good conditions. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s 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 6-7+ft with a 8.6s swell period. Wind is SE at 5mph. Conditions are rated Fair - 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.