Oregon
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Brookings for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Brookings, Oregon. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Tue, Jun 30: 2–3ft, 9s period, rated Poor - Fair. Pretty quiet out there — 2-3ft and mostly poor - fair with calm winds. Expect the wind to bump up to around 18mph by PM.
Wed, Jul 1: 2–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Slim pickings today — 2ft and poor - fair with moderate N wind around 7mph. Afternoon breeze fills in to 17mph.
Thu, Jul 2: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1ft waves and poor conditions with gentle NE breeze. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 10mph.
Fri, Jul 3: 1–2ft, 15s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with barely a breath of wind.
Sat, Jul 4: 1–2ft, 14s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with barely a breath of wind.
Brookings sits at the southern tip of Oregon's coastline near the Chetco River mouth, where sandbars shaped by river outflow create surprisingly rideable waves in a region better known for its dramatic scenery than its surf scene. The spot picks up northwest swells that wrap along the rugged Oregon coastline, producing punchy, shifty peaks best enjoyed during the powerful winter swell season. Its relative remoteness and Oregon's famously chilly waters keep crowds minimal, rewarding adventurous surfers willing to brave the cold with uncrowded lineups and raw Pacific energy.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Brookings is 2ft with a 8.9s swell period. Wind is NNW at 8mph and conditions are rated Poor - Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Brookings is 2ft, produced by a 5.3ft NW primary swell at 9s, a 0.9ft SW secondary swell at 14s, a 0.5ft SW tertiary swell at 20s. Breaking wave height is the actual rideable wave size at the shore — calculated from offshore swell data using this spot's coastal bathymetry — not the raw buoy reading.
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Brookings is Tuesday from 8 AM to 11 AM with 2ft waves, a 8.9s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Brookings works best with a NW swell and E winds. Offshore winds groom the face of the wave, while onshore winds turn it sloppy. Cross-offshore conditions usually produce the cleanest shape.
Tide plays a big role at Brookings. Mid tide works for most beach breaks, while reef and point breaks often prefer higher or lower stages. Use the tide chart above to line up your session with the swell peak.
Brookings is a rivermouth with a sand bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. Brookings sits at the southern tip of Oregon's coastline near the Chetco River mouth, where sandbars shaped by river outflow create surprisingly rideable waves in a region better known for its dramatic scenery than its surf scene. The spot picks up northwest swells that wrap along the rugged Oregon coastline, producing punchy, shifty peaks best enjoyed during the powerful winter swell season. Its relative remoteness and Oregon's famously chilly waters keep crowds minimal, rewarding adventurous surfers willing to brave the cold with uncrowded lineups and raw Pacific energy.
The prime season at Brookings is winter, when swell direction, wind patterns, and water temps line up most consistently. Outside the peak season you can still score, but you'll need to watch the forecast closely for the right windows.
Common hazards at Brookings include cold water, strong currents, rip currents near river mouth, shifting sandbars, rocky shoreline, kelp, sneaker waves. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Brookings 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
