Oregon
Best window·Sunday 6AM–9AM·4ft·Fair
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.
Wed, Jun 24: 2–2ft, 19s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 2ft on NW swell at 6s with calm winds. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Thu, Jun 25: 2–2ft, 17s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with light winds out of the S.
Fri, Jun 26: 2–2ft, 16s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2ft on SW swell at 15s with gentle S breeze. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Sat, Jun 27: 3–4ft, 15s period, rated Fair. Early morning is your best window — 3-4ft waves on WNW swell at 9s with barely a breath of wind. The W wind kicks in by afternoon — 7mph and poor by then.
Sun, Jun 28: 4–5ft, 10s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 4-5ft on WNW swell at 9s with light winds out of the NNE. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 8mph from the WNW and dropping conditions to poor - fair.
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 1ft with a 6.75s swell period. Wind is S at 6mph and conditions are rated Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Brookings is 1ft, produced by a 1.2ft SW primary swell at 14s, a 1ft SW secondary swell at 18s, a 0.7ft WNW tertiary swell at 12s, a 6.2ft NW wind swell swell at 7s. 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 Sunday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 4ft waves, a 9.45s swell period, and conditions rated 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.
