Brookings/South Jetty Water Temperature and Wetsuit Guide

(South Oregon, USA)

Today's Brookings/South Jetty sea temperature is 11.2 °C

(Which is normal for this time of year)

Mean: 11.6 °C
Range: 9.9 °C to 13.4 °C
Statistics for 04 May (1981–2005)
  • wetsuit boots for warmth, grip, and protection in cold temperatures

Today, many surfers would wear a winter wetsuit and neoprene boots.

The Brookings/South Jetty water temperature is rather cold (11 °C). Although it will be cloudy today, air temperatures will be relatively mild, feeling like 11 °C, so feeling about the same in the water as out of it. A winter steamer or even a good quality spring wetsuit and neoprene boots should suffice. Wear a hood and gloves if you have not been surfing for a while.

United States Sea Water Temperature

Map of current United States
Surface Water Temperatures
based on measurements from oceanographic satellites
United States Water Temperature Anomaly

Map of current United States
Sea Water Temperature Anomalies

(compared with long term averages
at this time of year)

(click thumbnails to expand)

Below is a graph of Historical Sea Surface Temperature for Brookings/South Jetty. This has been derived from analysis of two decades of oceanographic satellite measurements of nearby open water. We have calculated the average water temperature variation around the year as well as the extremes that have been observed on each date.

Brookings/South Jetty Water Temperature Graph

All of the graphs for the surf breaks presented on Surf-Forecast.com are on the same scale to enable comparison between locations around the world.

Brookings/South Jetty water temperatures peak in the range 11 to 17°C (52 to 63°F) on around the 23rd of August and are at their coldest on about the 8th of February, in the range 9 to 12°C (48 to 54°F). The warmest water temperatures at Brookings/South Jetty in the fourth week of August are ideally suited to a 4/3mm wetsuit + 3mm boots, although a 5/3mm wetsuit may be preferable for longer sessions and cold windy days. At its coldest in early to mid February, low water temperatures at Brookings/South Jetty are suited to a 5/4mm or 5/3mm good quality wetsuit with neoprene gloves and 3mm boots. You will need a hood if it's windy or the air is cold.

Actual sea surface water temperatures close to shore at Brookings/South Jetty can vary by several degrees compared with these open water averages. This is especially true after heavy rain, close to river mouths or after long periods of strong offshore winds. Offshore winds cause colder deep water to replace surface water that has been warmed by the sun. Air temperature, wind-chill and sunshine should also be considered before deciding on the kind of wetsuit needed to stay warm when surfing at Brookings/South Jetty. Refer to our detailed weather forecasts for this information.

 

Nearest locationNearest
Nearest locationNearest
Nearest locationNearest