Oregon
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.
Sun, May 10: 6–7ft, 11s period, rated Fair. Afternoon is the play — morning is only fair at 6-7ft. Afternoon shapes up better with 6-7ft and poor - fair conditions.
Mon, May 11: 5–6ft, 11s period, rated Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 5-6ft waves on W swell at 11s and calm winds. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 10mph from the NNW and dropping conditions to poor - fair.
Tue, May 12: 4–5ft, 11s period, rated Fair. First light looks cleanest — 4-5ft on W swell at 11s with barely a breath of wind. The WSW wind kicks in by afternoon — 6mph and fair by then.
Wed, May 13: 4–5ft, 13s period, rated Fair. Early morning is your best window — 4-5ft waves on W swell at 11s with gentle SE breeze. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Thu, May 14: 3–4ft, 12s period, rated Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 4-5ft waves on W swell at 10s and glassy conditions. The SW wind kicks in by afternoon — 7mph and poor - fair by then.
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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 5-7ft with a 10.5s swell period. Wind is NNW at 14mph and conditions are rated Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Brookings is 5-7ft, produced by a 3.5ft W primary swell at 10s, a 1.7ft WNW secondary swell at 12s, a 0.9ft SW tertiary swell at 18s, a 3.9ft NW wind swell swell at 5s. 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 6 AM to 9 AM with 5ft waves, a 10.85s swell period, and conditions rated Good. 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
