The Surf Window

Brookings

Oregon, USA

Beach breakBeginner

Southernmost Oregon beachbreak, a long sandy beach with consistent peaks, forgiving shape, and great conditions year-round, crowded but user-friendly.

Typical Conditions

The Surf Window

Swell Window

N
OptimalW (270°)
WindowSSW–NNW (210°–330°)
Size2-5ft

Wind

E

Offshore

Tide

Mid

LowMidHigh

Season

Year-round

JFMAMJJASOND

The Wave

Type

A-frame

Bottom

Sand

Shape

Soft, even peaks

Length

50–120m

Skill Level

  • •Who it's for: Beginner
  • •Why: Consistent peaks, soft shoulders, and mellow character make it easy.

Hazards

  • •Can get very crowded in summer
  • •Sandbars shift seasonally
  • •Rip current in larger swells

Local Tips

  • •Close to California border, makes a good first or last stop on a south coast road trip.
  • •Summer brings tourists, winter is quieter and has more swell.

Location

Map showing the location of Brookings in Oregon, USA

42.0521, -124.2833