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Brookings Surf Forecast, Oregon

Oregon

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Brookings surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2+ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
12.9s
Wind
6mph
WSW / Gusts 8mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
2.2ft @ 8sNW
Secondary
1.2ft @ 13sWNW
Tertiary
0.8ft @ 12sSW

Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 311-2ft
Poor
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 12-3ft
Poor

Dawn patrol is the move — 0-1ft on WNW swell at 8s with moderate SSW wind around 13mph. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 31mph from the SSW and dropping conditions to poor.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s NW|13-31mph SSW
Thu, Apr 26-7ft
Poor

Skip the dawn patrol — 5-6ft and poor early on. Winds back off through the day and conditions clean up to fair - good by PM.

6am9am12pm3pm
12s W|4-15mph W
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Forecast Charts

Brookings Surf Spot Guide

Break
Rivermouth
Bottom
Sand
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
NW
Best Wind
E
Season
Winter

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.

Cold waterStrong currentsRip currents near river mouthShifting sandbarsRocky shorelineKelpSneaker waves

Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.

Brookings Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Brookings?
The current wave height at Brookings is 1-2+ft with a 12.9s swell period. Wind is WSW at 6mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Brookings surf forecast?
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.
What is the breaking wave height at Brookings?
The current breaking wave height at Brookings is 1-2+ft, produced by a 2.2ft NW primary swell at 8s, a 1.2ft WNW secondary swell at 13s, a 0.8ft SW tertiary swell at 12s. 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.
When is the best time to surf Brookings?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Brookings is Thursday from 7 AM to 10 AM with 6ft waves, a 11.45s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.