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“01 19 2013 was surfing lighthouse cove which is the beach south of Coos jetty. I was in water about one hour on the inside when I encountered a 6 to 9 ft white shark thrashing about on the inside appears to be caught on the inside off my right shoulder about 6 ft from me. I immediately scrambled for the next wave of the set which I took in. My buddy saw this go down and was able to get in on the same set. This is my second encounter at this location. Keep one eye always out looking.”
shawn fries from UNITED STATES - 19 Jan 2013
Coos Bay-South Jetty Ratings
Overall: 1.0. Based on 2 votes and 1 review. Vote
Quality on a good day: 2.5(1 star: Even when the swell and winds are optimum, the waves are poor quality, 5 stars: If conditions are right, the waves will be World Class). |
Consistency of Surf: 2.5(1: Coos Bay-South Jetty is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 3.0(1: Coos Bay-South Jetty is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in South Oregon. 5: the best break in South Oregon). |
Difficulty Level: 2.5(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 3.0(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Coos Bay-South Jetty can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 2.0(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Coos Bay-South Jetty are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 2.0(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 4.5(1: Often too crowded. 5: Coos Bay-South Jetty is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 4.5(1: Getting to Coos Bay-South Jetty requires an overland expedition or chartering a boat. 3: A 30 minute walk from the nearest parking. 5: Park a vehicle right by the break). |
Scenery: 4.0(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 5.0(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 5.0(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Coos Bay-South Jetty for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 5.0(1: Camping at Coos Bay-South Jetty is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Eating: 4.0(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Coos Bay-South Jetty, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 5.0(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Coos Bay-South Jetty where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
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