Winchester Bay - South Umpqua Jetty
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Good right along the jetty. You can use the rip along the jetty. Oregon's big wave spot. The only problem is that most of winter swells come with south winds which are bad for this spot.
Location
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South side of the Umpqua River Entrance.
| Walk | Don't know |
|---|---|
| Public access | Unknown |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Reef (artificial) |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Powerful |
| Frequency | Regular (100 days/year) |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | North, SouthEast, East, NorthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | NorthWest, West |
| Swell size | 5ft-6ft - 12ft |
| Tide | Don't know |
| Tide movement | Don't know |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
Rips / undertow, Sharks
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Coos Bay - Bastendorf Beach
21.36 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
Florence South jetty
22.98 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
Coos Bay North
24.45 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |