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Lincoln City - surf spot statistics
Lincoln City seasonal overview
Best Surf Season (October - March)
The North Pacific flexes its muscles during these months, as the Aleutian Low cranks up and sends a relentless train of strong extratropical storms towards the Oregon coast. Average swell heights hover between 2.4m and 2.8m, with long-period groundswells in the 12-13 second range dominating the mix. The predominant swell directions from the W and WNW align perfectly with Lincoln City's west-facing beaches, delivering powerful, consistent lines. Offshore winds from the SW and WSW (categorized as ideal here) blow a clean 33-36% of the time, often in the wake of frontal passages. This is prime time for heavy, hollow surf, when the combination of size, period, and wind direction hits its peak. Expect pumping conditions with frequent waves in the 1.5-2.5m range and occasional XXL days.
Fair Surf Season (April & September)
These shoulder months are transitional. In April, the storm track begins to weaken, but average swell heights remain a solid 2.1m with periods around 11.6s. Wind patterns become more fickle, with ideal offshore conditions dropping to only 20% of the time as the Aleutian Low starts to retreat and spring breezes from the north kick in. September marks the return of autumn energy: swell heights climb back to 1.5m and periods lengthen to 10.8s. The wind window improves to 27% ideal, but the early-season tropical storms and early extratropical lows can mix in occasional smaller, grovelly days. Both months offer fun, rippable waves when the conditions align, but consistency takes a hit.
Low Surf Season (May - August)
The summer doldrums settle in as the North Pacific high-pressure system dominates, shifting the storm track far to the north. Swell heights drop to a meager 1.3-1.6m, with periods averaging 9.7-10.8s – often lacking punch. The swell direction shifts to more WNW and NW, which still hit the beach but with less power. The real killer is the wind: ideal offshore conditions plummet to 7-14% of the time. The prevailing NNW and N winds blow onshore 40-50% of the time, chopping up the surf and making most days a battle against the breeze. Summer mornings can offer glassy windows, but generally, it's a low-energy season best suited for groveling or taking a break.
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Conditions at Lincoln City in November
November: Peak Power
November roars with winter intensity. Average swell height reaches 2.6m and period averages 12.0s. The swell direction is split between W (20.4%), WNW (19.4%), and WSW (7.8%). Wave heights are heavily skewed towards the 1.5-2.5m range, with a significant portion over 2.5m. The wind ideal percentage is 34%, with offshore S and SSW winds (13.9% and 11.3%) providing clean conditions. Onshore winds from SSE and SE (8.6% and 6.0%) can bring rain, but the storms are productive. November delivers consistent, powerful surf – often the best month of the year for heavy, hollow waves at Lincoln City.
Average Spot conditions at Lincoln City in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Lincoln City during November. Based on historical data, there is a % probability of groundswell occurring this month. The chart below provides a detailed breakdown of the average wave height distribution, offering deep insights into the swell quality and surf potential you can expect at Lincoln City for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Lincoln City for November. Our analysis shows that favorable offshore or side-shore winds coincide with surfable swell approximately % of the time. The accompanying graph illustrates the average size distribution of waves during these optimal wind windows at Lincoln City.