Bandon Beach (Face Rock)

Beach Loop Rd at Face Rock, Bandon, OR 97411

The most dramatic sea-stack beach in Oregon — Face Rock, Wizard's Hat, Cat and Kittens, and dozens more offshore monoliths protected as Oregon Islands National Wildlife Refuge (tufted puffin and murre nesting site).

Great day for photography.

58°F air

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

Mostly cloudy. High near 58, with temperatures falling to around 56 in the afternoon. West northwest wind around 7 mph.

Tonight

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. North wind 6 to 9 mph.

Weather

  • 58°F air — chilly for a beach day
  • Cloud cover — overcast reduces uv exposure but the vibe too
70 /100
great
50 Sunbathe
69 Walk
84 Photo

Best for photography today

Water level 0.6 ft above predicted

Observed water level is running higher than the astronomical tide prediction. Expect a narrower beach, faster-rising water, and stronger near-shore currents than the tide chart suggests.

NOAA station 9432780 · Observed 5.28 ft · Predicted 4.68 ft

Air Temp
58°F
Mostly Cloudy
Wind
7 mph
WNW
Rain
13%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
5 Moderate
Peaks 02 PM · burn in ~40m
Burn-free before 11 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
58°F
Mostly Sunny
Water Temp
Barometer
30.18 inHg
1022 hPa

Rip Current Risk · Regional Reference

No zone-specific NWS forecast for this beach (PZZ350)

The MFR office's Surf Zone Forecast doesn't cover this beach's forecast zone directly. Nearby coastal zones it does cover are listed below — regional reference only, not a substitute for the conditions at this specific beach.

  • ORZ021 Southwest Oregon coastal areas from Reedsport to Port Orford n/a
  • ORZ022 Southwest Oregon coastal areas from Port Orford to Brookings n/a

NWS SRF · MFR · Issued Jun 3, 7:31 PM

Sunrise
8:40 AM
Sunset
11:51 PM
Moon · 87%
Waning Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
7-day chart →
Time Type Height
1:49 AM High 7.2 ft
8:56 AM Low -0.8 ft
3:54 PM High 5.7 ft
8:41 PM Low 3.5 ft
Today Jun 3
58°

Mostly Cloudy

13%
62
Thu Jun 4
58°

Mostly Sunny

0%
67
Fri Jun 5
58°

Mostly Sunny

2%
67
Sat Jun 6
58°

Mostly Sunny

5%
67
Sun Jun 7
59°

Mostly Sunny

4%
67
Mon Jun 8
59°

Chance Light Rain

41%
41
Tue Jun 9
59°

Chance Light Rain

33%
56

Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).

Parking

Free state-park lot at Face Rock viewpoint; smaller lots at Coquille Point and Devils Kitchen.

Dogs

On 6-ft leash near the wildlife refuge rocks; off-leash voice control on open sand.

Entry Fee

Free

Address

Beach Loop Rd at Face Rock, Bandon, OR 97411

restroomspicnic tablesviewing scopestair access to beachtide pools
Is Bandon Beach (Face Rock) dog-friendly?

On 6-ft leash near the wildlife refuge rocks; off-leash voice control on open sand.

Is there an entry fee at Bandon Beach (Face Rock)?

Entry to Bandon Beach (Face Rock) is free.

Are there lifeguards at Bandon Beach (Face Rock)?

No lifeguards are stationed at Bandon Beach (Face Rock). Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.

What amenities are at Bandon Beach (Face Rock)?

Amenities at Bandon Beach (Face Rock) include restrooms, picnic tables, viewing scope, stair access to beach, tide pools.

When is the water warmest at Bandon Beach (Face Rock)?

The Pacific is cold. Southern California (San Diego to Santa Barbara) peaks in August at 65-72°F. Central and Northern California stay in the upper 50s to low 60s year-round. Oregon and Washington rarely exceed 60°F. Wetsuits are common.

Where is Bandon Beach (Face Rock) located?

Bandon Beach (Face Rock) is in Coos County, OR, at Beach Loop Rd at Face Rock, Bandon, OR 97411.

Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS

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