Bandon Beach or Gold Beach today?

Bandon, Oregon · Gold Beach, Oregon — 79 km apart

Updated 4:03 AM PDT

60Bandon Beach vs 60Gold Beach

Too close to call today. Bandon Beach scores 60 and Gold Beach scores 60, 79 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.

Which one, for what

ActivityBandon BeachGold BeachBetter
Swimming 36 45 Gold Beach
Families with kids 44 50 Gold Beach
Walking & shelling 68 61 Bandon Beach
Surfing 74 76 tie

Conditions side by side

NowBandon BeachGold Beach
Water temperature55°F56°F
Wave height3.7 ft4.3 ft
Air temperature57°F55°F
Wind7 mph8 mph
UV index00
Next tideLow 7:02 AMLow 6:46 AM

Both readings taken at the same moment, from the same sources, so the comparison is like for like.

Frequently asked questions

Should I go to Bandon Beach or Gold Beach today?

They score within a few points of each other (60 and 60), so pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.

How far apart are Bandon Beach and Gold Beach?

About 79 km in a straight line. Far enough apart that conditions can genuinely differ between them.

Which is better with kids, Bandon Beach or Gold Beach?

Gold Beach today — 50 against 44 on our family score, which weights calm surf and UV most heavily.