Continent |
North America |
Country |
Oregon (USA) |
Next Big City |
Salem, Portland |
Next Town |
Bandon |
|
Type: |
Ocean, River |
Rider Ability: |
Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
Parking |
Water
Type: |
Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small wave, Medium wave |
Hazards: |
Currents, Ships, Mole |
Quality: |
Clean |
Best Tide: |
No information |
Nice waves which can get really huge, but they break so far out that you can pick and choose how far (and big) you want to go. The inside on Coquille River offers smooth shallows and trusty little kickers. Be aware of currents on the river.
Beach
Type: |
Sand |
Size: |
Big |
Hazards: |
None |
Beach Users: |
None |
Sandy beach with enough space.
Weather
Spring:
|
Normal |
Summer:
|
Normal |
Fall:
|
Normal |
Winter:
|
Thick |
Season from spring thru fall. Always need a full wetsuit 5/3mm or so. Air temps from 50-70°F. Water in the 50's°F all year round.
Wind
Best Months: |
May, June, July, August, September |
Wind Type: |
Thermal |
Best Direction: |
N, NW, NNW |
Main Direction: |
N, NW, NNW |
In general strong winds, you need small kites here. Many days per week.
How to get there
Transport |
Car |
Access
|
Short walk |
From highway 5 get onto 42. In Coquille take 42 South to Bandon. In Bandon turn right onto Oregon Coast Hwy. Cross Coquille River and turn left into Bullards Beach State Park. Drive to its south end and get on the beach.
Extra information
Nightlife