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Bandon South Jetty

Bandon, Oregon, United States

Bandon South Jetty is a specifically named recreational dive area documented by Oregon Dive Sites. This jetty is exposed to demanding ocean and river-mouth conditions.

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WaterMarine
AccessShore access; verify same-day conditions, ownership and closures.
ExperienceBeginner to Intermediate
Maximum depthDepth pending
Best seasonSeasonal details pending
VisibilityVisibility varies

Aquatic life at this dive site

What divers may encounter

Three reviewed connections are featured here. Sightings vary by season, conditions, and chance, so they are never guaranteed.

Lingcod (Ophiodon elongatus) — photograph
Likely rocky-structure encounter

Lingcod

Ophiodon elongatus

The current site guide describes Bandon South Jetty as a shallow spearfishing and scuba site with abundant marine life. Oregon's Nearshore Strategy identifies lingcod as a characteristic fish of rocky nearshore and estuarine habitat; look among jetty boulders without entering unstable gaps.

NOAA Fisheries

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Cabezon (Scorpaenichthys marmoratus) — photograph
Likely bottom-resting encounter

Cabezon

Scorpaenichthys marmoratus

Oregon's wildlife plan identifies cabezon with shallow rocky reefs and rock-to-sand edges, matching the jetty's submerged boulders and adjacent bottom. Their camouflage makes a stationary fish easy to overlook.

NOAA Fisheries Alaska

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Dungeness Crab (Metacarcinus magister) — photograph
Common estuary-mouth encounter

Dungeness Crab

Metacarcinus magister

The site guide specifically identifies crabbing at Bandon South Jetty. Oregon's wildlife plan documents Dungeness crab in estuaries, rocky nearshore areas, and soft bottom, all present around the Coquille River mouth.

velodrome

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Photographs

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Dive videos

Three featured video positions are reserved on every profile.
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Recent field observations

Diver-reported temperatures

Automatically checked observations from dives during the past 14 days. Three reports are visible at a time; scroll for more.
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A report that passes the automatic checks will appear here with the dive date, diver’s display name, and temperatures at each depth.

Reports are automatically checked for plausible dates, depths, and temperatures. They are observations, not forecasts; confirm conditions before diving.

Diver field observation

Report temperatures

Reports publish automatically when the date, depths, and temperatures pass the checks. You must be signed in to submit.

Depth readings

Why divers know this place

Highlights

This jetty is exposed to demanding ocean and river-mouth conditions.

Before you arrive

Access notes

Verify tide, surf, weather and legal access immediately before entry.

Plan within your training

Conditions and hazards

Rough water, current, surf, bar conditions and fishing gear.

Independent resource notice

This record is a starting point for independent verification. Access, closures, moorings, weather, currents, depth, visibility, operator availability, and site conditions can change without notice. Confirm current information with the responsible operator, property owner, managing authority, or another qualified local source before planning or attempting a dive.