Brookings Spot Guide

Considering the jetty's length, its southwest-facing direction, and the offshore rocks that boast a remarkable ability to deflate northerly swells, the surf at Brookings surf is usually more piddly than what you'll find above Crescent City or up around Gold Beach. During higher tides, the surf breaks close to shore, and that's when it's usually at its best and mushiest shape. At low tide, the sand bottom draws dangerously close to the ocean surface, providing for some hollow, fast peaks, left and right, although closeouts dominate. The southbound littoral drift has been known to be a wee bit inconvenient, but beginners will find the Brookings Jetty to be user-friendly, as the beach slopes gently and inside whitewater abounds.