Simpson Beach is a rocky pocket beach located on the Southern Oregon Coast below the Shore Acres gardens. This site features distinctive sea stacks and a reef environment. Divers and snorkellers should expect cool water temperatures ranging from 10C to 13C throughout the year. Visibility at this location typically fluctuates between 5 and 12 metres. Access is via a shore entry that requires a short hike over rocky terrain. Due to moderate currents and potential surf, this site is best suited for intermediate divers. Hazards include cold water, entanglement risks, and low visibility conditions.

Sunset Bay State Park on the Southern Oregon Coast features a crescent-shaped bay protected by sandstone cliffs and reefs. These natural formations block major ocean swells, creating a sheltered environment for snorkelling. The site offers depths ranging from 1 to 14 metres, with an average of 5 metres. Access is via a shore entry. Conditions include mild currents and visibility between 3 and 10 metres. Water temperatures remain cool, typically between 10 and 13 degrees Celsius. Facilities at the park include parking, toilets, showers, and changing rooms. Divers and snorkellers should be aware of potential hazards including boat traffic, jellyfish, rip currents, sea urchins, strong currents, and surf.

Gregory Point is a marine research area on the Southern Oregon Coast defined by extensive subtidal kelp forests and rocky reefs. This site is suited for advanced divers due to moderate currents, surge, and variable visibility ranging from 2 to 12 metres. Water temperatures remain cool, fluctuating between 10C and 13C throughout the year. Access is possible via boat or a challenging shore entry involving a scramble from Sunset Bay during very low tides. Divers should be aware of hazards including surf, cold water, and boat traffic. Facilities at the site include parking, toilets, showers, and changing rooms.

Yoakam Point on the Southern Oregon Coast features sandstone formations that extend into the sea like fingers. This site consists of reefs and walls with pocket beaches that allow for tide pool snorkelling during high tide. Divers and snorkellers can explore various rock fissures within the area. Conditions are challenging, with water temperatures ranging from 10C to 13C and moderate currents. The site is intended for intermediate snorkellers due to hazards including surf, surge, strong currents, rip currents, and low visibility. Parking is available for visitors. Given the environmental conditions, this location is rated 2/5 for snorkelling.

Fossil Point on the Southern Oregon Coast is a shore-entry site located inside the bay near Charleston. The topography consists of reef and seagrass habitats, notable for its fossil-bearing sandstone. Snorkelling conditions are generally suitable for beginners, though the site is subject to moderate currents and cold water temperatures ranging from 10C to 13C. Depths typically range between 1m and 10m, with an average of 5m. Divers and snorkellers should be aware of potential hazards including cold water, entanglement, and low visibility. Parking is available at the site, which typically supports 45-minute sessions.

Lighthouse Rock, situated at the base of the Coquille River Lighthouse on the Southern Oregon Coast, offers a complex environment of rocky outcroppings and kelp forests. Divers should anticipate depths ranging from 4 to 30 metres. This shore entry site is suited for advanced divers due to strong currents, significant surge, and variable visibility between 5 and 15 metres. Navigating the area requires caution regarding boat traffic and surf conditions. It is recommended to plan dives around slack tide to mitigate the influence of the river mouth. Facilities at the site include parking and toilets.

Bandon South Jetty is a shore-entry site on the Southern Oregon Coast featuring a combination of natural reef and artificial reef structures. The jetty provides a rocky habitat that supports a variety of marine life. Divers and snorkellers can expect depths ranging from 5 to 30 metres, with an average depth of 10 metres. Conditions are variable, with visibility typically between 5 and 15 metres and mild currents. The site is suitable for intermediate divers and snorkellers. Hazards include cold water, surge, surf, rip currents, boat traffic, and potential entanglement. Facilities at the site include parking, toilets, showers, and a rinse station.

Coquille Point on the Southern Oregon Coast is a marine site featuring the prominent Elephant Rock and Table Rock formations. This area functions as a designated wildlife refuge, providing opportunities to observe resting harbor seals and various bird colonies from the water. Snorkelling is accessed via a long stairway from the shore. The site consists of reef and artificial reef structures with depths ranging from 1 to 5 metres, averaging 3 metres. Conditions are variable with mild currents and visibility typically between 5 and 15 metres. Water temperatures remain cool throughout the year, ranging from 10 to 13 degrees Celsius. Due to the cold water and potential for surf, this site is suited for intermediate snorkellers.