Brookings/South Jetty Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty checkin' in from the coast. Let's talk about what's cookin' for Brookings over the next couple of weeks.

It's a bit of a mixed bag for the next little while. The first week is mostly a waiting game, with a few moments of clean but tricky surf. There are a couple of real standout windows though, especially later in the run if you're patient.

This Sunday morning, the 13th, is rideable but nothin' to write home about. We've got a 4.6ft WNW swell with a short 8-second period, and that light cross-onshore breeze doesn't do it any favors. The combined energy is moderate at 517, but it's a bit junky. The South Jetty is a beginner-friendly spot, but this is just a so-so session.

Monday the 14th is a write-off for the most part with messy cross-shore winds and NW swell. The afternoon does see a jump in size to 8.2ft from the NW, but that period is only 7 seconds, making it a bit of a walled-up mess. It is clean with that cross-offshore wind, so it's more of a choppy challenge than a clean wave.

Tuesday the 15th afternoon is where it starts to get serious, but only for the crew with some hours in the water. We've got a 9.8ft NW swell, but again a short 7-second period. The wave energy is strong at 1061, but the call is that this is way too big for this break. This is expert-only territory and honestly, the short-period slop at that size looks more interesting for kite surfing than a paddle session.

Wednesday the 16th afternoon is your first real chance for a good one. We've got a 7.5ft NW swell, still a short 7-second period, but it's clean with a light cross-offshore breeze. The energy is solid at 791. It's a good, punchy session, but not a classic.

Thursday the 17th afternoon is a real hidden gem. The swell drops to a small 4.3ft from the NW, with an 8-second period. The total energy is only 479, but the wind goes glassy. That's the magic word. Flat, clean lines with no wind. This is a longboarder's dream session, or just a beautiful, relaxing paddle.

The next few days from the 18th to the 22nd see the swell drop right off and the wind turns messy again. There's some long-period SW groundswell in there, but it's too small and the wind is junk. It's a real flat spell, so don't bother.

Now, here's the main event that you need to circle on your calendar. Wednesday morning, the 23rd of September, is a standout. We've got a 4.6ft WNW swell with a very long 12-second period – that's proper groundswell. Combined energy is high at 970. The water temp is around 58.5°, which is about average for the time of year. But the best part is the glassy conditions. Light wind, clean as a whistle. Because of that longer period, this point break setup will handle it beautifully. This will be a clean, powerful, and consistent session.

Then, Saturday the 26th is another absolute cracker. Both the morning and afternoon are looking unreal. The morning has a 5.6ft NW swell, and the afternoon bumps to 8.2ft. Periods are short at 7 seconds, but guess what? Both sessions are glassy. The afternoon is dead calm. That 8.2ft clean swell on a beach break will be a handful for the Sunday crowd, but if you're in the water early, you'll have the place to yourself. Crowds are possible at South Jetty, but with conditions this clean, you better be early.

Finally, Monday the 28th of September morning is for the hardcore crew. A 5.2ft NW swell with a very long 13-second period and light offshore wind. The energy is huge at 1261. This is an expert session with very long, clean lines. The afternoon has the same swell but a 22 mph offshore wind, which will be too strong and make it a tough paddle.

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