Bastendorff Beach
Charleston, OR
Bastendorff Beach sits a quarter mile off the Cape Arago Highway, defined by Yoakam Head to the north and the south jetty of Coos Bay, and it's become one of the more consistent surf spots on the south coast. A county park with a campground and picnic area backs the beach, making it a common base for people exploring the rest of the Charleston coastline.
A genuinely reliable surf spot with easy access and camping right there, though the jetty currents can get strong enough to matter for swimmers.
How we score beachesSurf here works best on a mid tide with a west or northwest swell. Locals check the Charleston harbor forecast rather than a generic coastal one, since the jetty shapes conditions here specifically.
Free parking off Bastendorff Beach Road; camping requires a separate county park reservation.
A flat, paved path leads from the lot to the beach.
Leashed dogs are allowed on the beach.
Fall and winter bring the most consistent surf swells; summer, June through September, is calmer and better for families.
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