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Brookings
Oregon, United States3 dive sites
About This Area
Brookings, Oregon's southernmost coastal town, offers diverse shore diving among dramatic sea stacks and rocky coves. Harris Beach State Park, Mill Beach, and Whaleshead Beach provide accessible diving with kelp forests and rich marine life. The Samuel H. Boardman Scenic Corridor offers dramatic coastal scenery and dive access.
Features
- •Harris Beach State Park with Arch Rock formations
- •Mill Beach diving in Macklyn Cove near Diver Rock
- •Scenic shore diving at Whaleshead Beach
- •Extensive kelp forests and rocky reef
- •Grey whale sightings during migration
- •Warmest water temperatures on Oregon Coast
Diving Tips
- •Water temperatures 50-60°F - warmest on Oregon Coast
- •Whaleshead Beach has steep trail access - challenging with gear
- •Harris Beach is a protected marine garden - no collection
- •Mill Beach requires surf entry experience
- •Limited dive services; nearest fills in Brookings or Crescent City
- •Best conditions in late summer and early fall
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