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).

Decent day for a beach walk.

NWS alert active · 62°F air

Full NWS forecast for Today

Sunny. High near 62, with temperatures falling to around 60 in the afternoon. North wind 12 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. North wind 5 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

Weather

  • 62°F air — chilly for a beach day
  • 22 mph wind — breezy — anchor everything
  • Sunny skies — clear conditions

Safety

  • NWS alert active — small craft advisory issued july 12 at 1:34am pdt until july 13 at 11:00am pdt by nws medford or
59 /100
good
37 Sunbathe
66 Walk
65 Photo

Best for walking today

Small Craft Small Craft Advisory

Small Craft Advisory issued July 12 at 1:34AM PDT until July 13 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Medford OR

NWS · In effect through Jul 13, 6:00 PM

Full NWS statement

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and steep seas 5 to 8 ft. * WHERE...All areas. * WHEN...From 11 AM Sunday to 11 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds and/or steep seas could capsize or damage smaller vessels. * View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks

Air Temp
62°F
Cloudy
Wind
12 to 22 mph
N
Rain
0%
Today
UV Peak
9 Very High
High 11 AM–04 PM · burn in ~22m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
62°F
Mostly Sunny
Water Temp
Next Low Tide
4:43 PM
3.1 ft · in 1.4h
Barometer
30.16 inHg
1021 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 Jul 12, 9:41 AM

Sunrise
8:49 AM
Sunset
11:57 PM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
Time Type Height
5:12 AM Low -1.7 ft
12:02 PM High 5.6 ft
4:43 PM Low 3.1 ft
10:51 PM High 8.6 ft

High/low predictions from NOAA station 9432780, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.

Today Jul 12
62°

Sunny

0%
52
Mon Jul 13
62°

Mostly Sunny

0%
65
Tue Jul 14
62°

Mostly Sunny

0%
65
Wed Jul 15
62°

Mostly Sunny

0%
67
Thu Jul 16
62°

Mostly Sunny

1%
64
Fri Jul 17
63°

Mostly Sunny

1%
60
Sat Jul 18
63°

Partly Sunny

2%
68
  • critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 9 — very high

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 it safe to swim at Bandon Beach (Face Rock) today?

Bandon Beach (Face Rock) shows a live water-quality reading (bacteria levels) and today's swim-safety score at the top of this page, refreshed on every update. No lifeguards are on duty, so check the day's conditions and swim with caution. Always review the current advisories, surf, and rip-current notes before getting in the water.

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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