Lincoln City

Lincoln City is a beach break in Lincoln City, OR, covered by a free live cam from Chinook Winds Casino Resort.

About the Break

The break at Lincoln City is a Pacific Northwest beach break exposed to west and northwest groundswell, generally cold and powerful with few crowds outside the well-known Nelscott Reef big-wave spot nearby. As a sand-bottom beach break, it’s generally well suited to longboarders, intermediate surfers, and anyone working on their pop-up — more forgiving than reef or point breaks, without a sharp takeoff zone or fixed hazard.

Surf Etiquette at Beach Breaks

Beach breaks tend to be more forgiving on etiquette than reef or point breaks: because the sandbars shift and there’s rarely one single best takeoff spot, the lineup is usually more spread out and less territorial. Still, the basics apply everywhere — the surfer closest to the peak has right of way, don’t drop in on someone already riding a wave, and take a moment to watch the lineup before paddling out if you’re new to it. Every break has its regulars, and a little patience goes a long way.

About the Cam Host

The cam is provided by Chinook Winds Casino Resort, a gaming and hospitality resort at 1777 NW 44th Street, Lincoln City, Oregon, describing itself as the Oregon Coast’s premier gaming destination, with an oceanfront hotel, dining, and golf. Watch Live Cam →

Location & Access

Lincoln City sits on the Pacific coast in Lincoln City, Lincoln County, Oregon. See the Oregon surf guide for the full regional picture →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Lincoln City surf cam free to watch? Yes — every cam in the directory is free and public, no login required.

Where exactly is the camera? At Chinook Winds Casino Resort in Lincoln City, OR — see the map above.

Are there other free surf cams nearby? Yes — see Nearby Live Cams below.