Tide conditions for Lincoln City surf spots
Lincoln City, Oregon
Updated Refreshed hourly · Tide data refreshes every 30 minutes from NOAA stations.
A foot of tide swing can shut down one break and light up another in Lincoln City. These 2 spots all respond differently - some need the low to expose the bar, others clean up on a rising mid.
Current Tide
Next Low
08:00 AM
1.2 ft
NOAA tide data via Cached Tide Data
Tide Chart
7-Day Tide Schedule
| Day | High 1 | Low 1 | High 2 | Low 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 1:00 AM(5.8ft) | 8:00 AM(1.2ft) | 1:00 PM(6.5ft) | 8:00 PM(0.2ft) |
| Tomorrow | 2:00 AM(5.9ft) | 8:00 AM(1.2ft) | 2:00 PM(6.8ft) | 9:00 PM(-0.2ft) |
| Tue, Sep 29 | 3:00 AM(5.6ft) | 9:00 AM(1.8ft) | 2:00 PM(6.8ft) | 10:00 PM(-0.1ft) |
| Wed, Sep 30 | 4:00 AM(5.2ft) | 9:00 AM(2.1ft) | 3:00 PM(7.1ft) | 11:00 PM(0.0ft) |
| Thu, Oct 1 | 5:00 AM(4.9ft) | 10:00 AM(2.4ft) | 4:00 PM(6.7ft) | -- |
| Fri, Oct 2 | 6:00 AM(4.8ft) | 12:00 AM(0.1ft) | 5:00 PM(6.3ft) | 11:00 AM(2.6ft) |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 8:00 AM(4.5ft) | 1:00 AM(0.1ft) | 6:00 PM(6.2ft) | 12:00 PM(2.9ft) |
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Beach Tide Preferences
Each beach performs best at a specific tide range and direction. Plan your session around these windows.
Top spot recommendations
Sort your quiver, choose the right tide window, and jot down a backup in case the main peak gets stacked.
Featured Beaches
2 spots
Nelscott Reef
AdvancedHalf a mile off Lincoln City, Nelscott Reef is Oregon's big-wave arena where west swells and east winds produce 25-50 ft monsters. Only expert surfers with jetski support attempt this outer reef.
Roads End Beach
IntermediateRoads End Beach is the public ocean shoreline reached through Roads End State Recreation Site in northern Lincoln City.
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What to focus on today
- Annotated tide windows tied to specific breaks
- How lunar cycles reshape sandbars through the season
- Safety notes for rip-prone outbound tides
- Session planning tips for dawn patrol versus sunset
Frequently Asked Questions
About surfing in Lincoln City
- Tide preferences vary by spot in Lincoln City. Generally, incoming mid-tides work well for most beaches, offering a good balance of wave shape and power. Check individual spot guides for specific tide recommendations.
- Tides significantly impact surf conditions in Lincoln City. Low tide can expose reefs and sandbars creating hollow waves, while high tide often creates softer, more forgiving waves. Mid-tide transitions typically offer the most consistent conditions.
- You can check tide charts for Lincoln City on Quiver's surf forecast pages, NOAA tide predictions, or various surf forecast apps. Quiver provides real-time tide information integrated with surf conditions for accurate session planning.
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