Coos Bay South Jetty

Coos Bay South Jetty is an exposed beach/jetty break that offers a fairly consistent surf pattern in winter, with both left and right waves available. The jetty-and-sandbar setup helps it work more reliably than fully open sections nearby, particularly when the sandbars align. The best on-water conditions are associated with offshore winds from the southeast. The spot is also described as performing best around mid tide, where the sandbar/jetty interaction is most favorable for takeoff and wave shape. Safety is a major consideration here. The break is associated with rocks from the jetty structure, reported shark presence, and pollution hazards, especially when bay runoff increases after heavy rain. Currents can be strong near the jetty and shipping-channel area, and larger winter swells can make the waves very heavy and disorganized—raising the risk near the jetty and out in the channel. Because the water is cold year-round, a proper wetsuit setup is strongly recommended. Overall crowding is described as rarely crowded, but visitors should expect a local-leaning scene and follow standard surfing etiquette while staying clear of vessels in the channel.