Bandon Beach with kids today
Bandon, Oregon
Updated 4:03 AM PDT
What decides a families with kids score
Before you swim
Surf is running 3.7 ft today, which makes shorebreak and currents stronger than usual.
At 55°F the water is cold enough that unprotected swimmers risk cold-water shock.
Swim near a staffed lifeguard tower, and check the National Weather Service surf-zone forecast for the official rip-current outlook — we report conditions, we don't forecast rip currents.
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About Bandon Beach
Bandon Beach sits on the Oregon coast, where the water runs from about 50°F in March to 55°F in August.
The water here never averages above 70°F — even in August, the warmest month, it sits around 55°F. Most people wear a wetsuit.
Today it is 55°F. That is right on the August average of 55°F for this beach.
Tide predictions come from NOAA station Bandon, Coquille River about 0.1 km away on a river.
Frequently asked questions
Is Bandon Beach good for families today?
Tricky with small children — we score it 44 out of 100 today. The limiting factor is water temperature at 55°F.
What makes a good families with kids day?
We weight surf calmness (35%), water temperature (25%), uv exposure (22%) and combine them into one score. Conditions we cannot read are left out rather than guessed.