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CoastWatch Mile 123
CountyCoos
DescriptionBastendorff Beach east half, South Jetty Coos Bay
Boundaries N 43° 21.486', W 124° 20.638' to N 43° 20.617', W 124° 21.005'
Google MapsNearby Roads, Directions to/from, Google photos, Satellite image, Terrain overlay
OPRD MapBastendorff Beach, Cape Arago, Sacchi Beach (1)
Vehicles• Motor vehicle travel is allowed at any time from the Dunes NRA boundary (43° 26.2074', Mile 130), southerly to the south jetty at Coos Bay (43° 21.1158', Mile 123).
• Motor vehicle travel is prohibited from south jetty at Coos Bay, (43° 21.1158', Mile 123) southerly to Fivemile Point (43° 13.2228', Mile 109), except as follows:
(A) Motor vehicles are allowed at any time on the ocean shore at the south jetty of Coos Bay (43° 21.0990', Mile 123), southerly to (43° 21.0036', 124° 20.4822', Mile 123);
(B) Motor vehicles are allowed at any time on the ocean shore at the north end of the Sunset Bay State Park (43° 20.0880', Mile 120) for the purpose of boat launching.
WeatherCurrent Weather Conditions at nearby stations (may take a minute or two on a dialup connection)
TidesThe NOAA Tide Predictions site may be found here. Click on the station nearest to your location to see predicted tides in graphical and tabular formats.

Photo


Brown Pelicans, Bastendorff Beach   6/17/08
Hundreds of brown pelicans on the spit at the southern end of Bastendorff beach, Coos Bay. There were many more birds in the air mostly diving for fish. We have not seen this kind of activity before on Bastendorff beach.
Pat&RobertaSmit -- Copyright: Patrick D. Smit - May be used for non-commericial purposes.


32 REPORTS FOR MILE 123:
Sarita
Feb 24, 2013 11:45 AM
 
Beach configuration evolving with a now scallop curved shoreline. Sand is building up by the jetty and is probably about 15-20 feet deeper than 6 months ago.The creek was very low, and the number of birds also low. The surf was high, and sand was visible in the waves. Many people were enjoying this sunny, warm day, and their dogs were having a great time too. Most dogs were off leash, but in control. The midsection of the beach was sprinkled with rocks that were about 8-15 inches in diameter; these were not visible several months ago. Sadly the deterioration of the dunes continues as a result of ongoing vehicular traffic. I suspect much of that traffic is late in the day or at night.   MORE 
Sarita
Nov 10, 2012 11:30 AM
 
MANY PEOPLE (36)AND DOGS (18) CAME AND WENT DURING OUR WALK. THERE WERE NO VEHICLE VIOLATIONS, BUT VEHICLE TRACKS WERE SEEN ON THE BEACH AND THERE ARE ROADWAYS LEADING TO THE BEACH. TWO HORSES AND RIDERS WALKED AND TROTTED DOWN THE BEACH. EVIDENCE OF BEACH CAMPING. IN THE DRIFTLINE THERE WAS AN ABUNDANCE OF EELGRASS, SOME CLUMPS OF BULL KELP, BUT LITTLE ELSE. IN THE CREEK THERE WERE MANY GULLS BATHING AND FUSSING ABOUT, BUT SAW NO OTHER SPECIES. ADJACENT TO THE NORTH JETTY THERE IS A REMARKABLE INCREASE IN THE AMOUNT AND DEPTH OF THE SAND. WHEREAS A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO ONE HAD TO CLIMB UP ROCKS FOR 20 OR MORE FEET TO SEE THE CHANNEL BETWEEN THE JETTIES, NOW ONE CAN STAND ON THE SAND AND LOOK OVER TO THE WATER.   MORE 
jersar
Aug 11, 2012 11:00 AM
 
The beach was almost completely free of litter. However, there are close to 50 old campfire areas up and down the southern part of mile 123, covered by blowing sand. There were four different tracks coming from different portions of the foredunes. Nearly 30 gulls flying north over the beach. Two Barn Swallows flying low over the beach. Scattered bunches of eel grass and 1 sea palm, a small bull kelp. Driftline covered with sand from recent severe winds. Water's edge contained innumerable broken shell bits and small rocks. The configuration of the beach has changed. It now has a bar about 50 feet off the northern section. Between the bar and the beach is a long pool. The slope of the beach in this area is steeper, approximately 15-20 degrees, whereas before it was about 5 degrees. These ongoing changes are fascinating.   MORE 
jersar
May 5, 2012 2:00 PM
 
The beach was swept clean, with a few scattered algae piles, and a few large logs. Shell fragments scattered across the entire beach. The driftline was closer to the foredune than usual. Brown Pelicans, cormorants and gulls. Foredune erosion. Many people, and dogs, were enjoying a sunny, but very windy day, and there were also the bad guys driving on the beach. Seven surfers entered the choppy sea by the jetty, and caught a few rides. Kites flew high and fast. The creek was flowing wide and deeper than any other time this year. One family had a campfire up the creek beneath the curve of the road.   MORE 
jersar
Dec 1, 2011 3:00 PM
 
Human activity was minimal on this cold windy day. There was however, a couple feeding about a dozen gulls, and another 9-10 hardy folks. There is clear evidence of continuing violations by trucks and ATVs driving on the beach. Two Common Murres, and an immature Mew Gull were on the driftline. The driftline is now higher up the beach than ever before. There were also innumerable piles of Eel Grass (1-2 feet in diam), and several very large heaps of Bull Kelp (4-7 feet in length, and 1-2 feet high). There were 20-25 Western Sandpipers, 30-50 gulls by the stream, and a lone Great Blue Heron that landed on the jetty. The north end of the beach, adjacent to the jetty, continues to have increasing amounts of sand being deposited. The bay that was in that vicinity earlier is now gone.The tide pools by the jetty are now completely inundated with sand. The stream, at the southern end, is now established well to the south of where its channel was a year ago.   MORE 
jersar
Aug 16, 2011 9:15 AM
 
On this beautiful, warm, calm day, the beach was amazingly free of debris. Only a smattering of shell fragments, crab shells, and patches of dried eel grass. A couple of dessicated sea palms, and a couple of seasonal bull kelp were in the driftline. One feather duster was being washed ashore by the incoming tide along with occasional patches of eel grass. Most noticeable is the significant increase in sand high on the northern portion of the beach. The tide pools, normally seen at the base of the jetty at low tide, are covered, except for 3 forlorn anemones. The sand at the uppermost portion of the beach has covered all but the highest jetty rocks. This sand slopes steeply to the water which now, in this area, forms a moon shaped bay. Two Osprey, 22 Double-crested Cormorants, a Cliff Swallow, 12 gulls and 6 crows seen. Several dead gulls and one dead Common Murre on the beach. Dunes modified by vehicular traffic. Remains of fires and associated trash. Tire tracks on a closed beach.   MORE 
jersar
May 18, 2011 9:15 AM
 
On this lovely morning at the water's edge were: rock weed, bull kelp, piles of eel grass, about 6 feather boas, crab and clam shells. Also, there were many human dug holes (for clamming?) for about 250 yards from the stream north, and also many holes south of the jetty. Also along the water's edge was a very pale greeny yellow foam, riding the incoming wavelets. At the edge of the deeper waters just south of the jetty were several dead sea stars, cockles and razor clam shells, bits of sand dollars, and a profusion of broken up shell pieces. On the highest portion of driftline is the decomposing carcass of a sea mammal, probably sea lion. Only one fire remnant, and very little human debris (plastic, etc.) was seen. On the north side of the stream was a thin carpet of leaves, needles, and wood bits. East of the stream's meander is a large (30x4-5 feet) reddish, wooden construction, possibly part of a boat, with much now buried. Sadly, the destruction of the dunes continues, and the number of tire tracks seemed more than usual. 14 people and 4 dogs on the beach. One illegal truck driving on beach and was reported to the beach ranger.   MORE 
jersar
Jan 12, 2011 2:30 PM
 
Bastendorff beach was swept clean by winds and high tides. Little, 2-3 inch, pedestals of sand,topped with a shell fragment or small rock were very common in the still damp areas of the beach. These little structures attested to recent strong winds. The foredune destruction by ATVs continues; there are now roads/ tracks that lead right through the dunes to the beach. Dark rocks and cobbles are abundant over the entire beach. At the creek, erosion of the southern bank continues as the waters now have a new route to the sea.   MORE 
SaritaSouthgate
Dec 8, 2010 12:30 PM
 
There was a remarkable abundance of charcoal-colored cobbles (basalt, sandstone?) probably exposed by recent storms, along the beach. Another unusual find were piles of, most likely, young Bull Kelp. These rope-like sections were only finger sized, but very long and all tangled together. They were probably brought to the beach as a result of the high tides and storms. The most notable change was the shift of the creek channel about 100 yards south, to the edge of the southern foredune. Finding Palmeria palmata, dulse, was also a surprise. The erosion of the foredune continues, with high wave action, and the endless illegal beach travel of ATVs and OTVs etc. Five people and two dogs on the beach.   MORE 
SaritaSouthgate
Sep 24, 2010 12:00 PM
 
Beautiful day, with many folks (about 25 on beach at any given time), going and coming and enjoying the beach. Dogs were mostly leashed and well behaved. Vehicle numbers changed at each entry point, but there were about 10 all together most of the time. There were 2 stranded CSLs one dying, one dead, which I reported to Marine Mammal Stranding Network. There were also surprisingly heavy concentrations of bull kelp and other algae, as well as thick creamy greenish foam all along the driftline. One dead Common Murre, was documented for COASST by Jerry Chadwick. Live birds included 1 Brown Pelican, many(50-70) gulls, crows and a couple of cormorants. A few Jellies.   MORE 
jersar
Jun 29, 2010 10:30 AM
 
There were people coming and going during our walk, with an average of 35 people, and 11 dogs. Sand above the driftline was dimpled with footprints, and had campfire remains with trash including firecrackers, beer cans etc. Clearly heavy use the preceding 24 hours. Pacific Mole Crabs (dead and alive) were frequent in the 1/3 of the beach nearest the jetty. The tidepools next to the jetty have been covered with sand, and the sand is smooth; no more scatterings of puddles and rivulets dotted along the waterline. Foamy bubbles were seen. Very little other wildlife, a few cormorants, gulls and 2 Brown Pelicans. On the drift line eel grass, feather boa kelp, and unidentified strands of algae were abundant. The ongoing destruction of the foredune by illegal driving continues to alter the structure of the beach/dune relationship. The signs prohibiting driving on the beach have been removed in at least one entry point.   MORE 
jersar
May 18, 2010 9:30 AM
 
There has been a great deal of sand movement. The area on the south side of the jetty has filled in and, at this very low tide, one could walk to within about 150 yards of the last spur of the jetty. This new sand extends about 1/4 mile south of the jetty, and is filled with small pools and rivulets, and several sand bars. The new toilet is up and in use. There is a trash can outside, near the toilet. A great improvement!! People continue to drive illegally on the beach, and to leave trash and fire remains. Very little human or ocean debris on the beach, and also very little wildlife. The dead California Sea Lion has probably been there for weeks. Sticks, eeelgrass, shells and animal casings in the driftline. Five people on the beach, two sitting, two surfing and on picking up trash.   MORE 
jersar
Feb 25, 2010 10:30 AM
 
The beach, below the driftline was remarkably clean. There was a delicate cream colored foam being brought in by the waves. Shells, kelp/algae and charcoal fragments in the driftline. Probably 20 feet or so from the high tide line on down the beach, significant numbers of rocks (approx.8-15 inches in length) have been exposed. These are being incorporated into firerings up to 4 feet in diameter. Many of these are filled with trash, and debris. Serious problems continue above the driftline. The area of the dunes that is now roadway has increased dramatically, and illegal tracks on the beach are everywhere. Law enforcement is desperately needed to stop these ongoing violations, and lawless attitudes. It is sad and frustrating to see this lovely beach being degraded so rapidly. In addition to vehicular damage, there are dune changes due to the high waves and tides. Moderate human use(12)- 11 walking and 1 sitting. Five dogs.   MORE 
jersar
Oct 30, 2009 1:00 PM
 
Bastendorff Beach continues to have its dunes/foredunes deteriorated by vehicular traffic. This has now produced roads in the dunes, and onto the beach that will probably be permanent unless traffic is stopped. Robin Sears, South Coast Beach Ranger was notified about an SUV, with teens and dogs on the beach. Action was taken on this violation quite promptly by law enforcement. Three dead California Sea Lions were reported to the Marine Mammal Stranding Hotline, and photos will be sent to them. The most deteriorated animal, that was located at the area of highest traffic, had been beheaded. All three animals were stranded at the high water line. Two dead birds, a Western Grebe and a Storm Petrel, were photoed and documented for COASST. They were also at the high tide line. Razor Clam shells and kelp in driftline. Heavy human impact (32)- 20 walking, 6 playing surf, 2 surfing and 4 sitting. Five dogs.   MORE 
jersar
Sep 2, 2009 12:00 AM
 
The heavy load of algae, including very large bull kelp, sea palms, eel grass, sea lettuce and small wood pieces suggest a storm, or strong current at work. One area was characterized by dead crabs that appeared to have been cooked; there were mostly legs filled with white flesh, and empty shell casings. Possibly the remains of CrabFest? Fall migrations seem to be underway as there were many small flocks of Western Sandpipers and Semipalmated Plovers. Also, 3 Whimbrels poking about in high and dry seaweed. Some of the Sandpipers were also feeding on dried seaweed. Shorebirds moving in response to humans/dogs. Dead birds included 2 cormorants and 4 Common Murre. Heavy human impact (4)-25 walking, 5 playing in sand and 10 sitting. 12 dogs. Litter and fire remains at easiest access areas. Dead fire mounds with broken glass and debris.   MORE 
jersar
Jul 20, 2009 8:30 AM
 
A chilly, foggy day with few people. It is a continuing concern to see: the increasing human and dog waste pollution, trash and litter, and destruction of the dunes by 4 wheel drive vehicles. The ocean herself, of course, is always beautiful, inspiring, and the driftline and incoming tide fascinating. Animal casings and kelp/algae (sea palms, feather boa and small bull kelp), numerous moon jellies in driftline. Four dead Common Murre. Live birds included cormorants, Brown Pelicans, Barn Swallow and Pigeon Guillemots. Moderate human use (25)-walking with 8 dogs. Numerous tire traks of vehicles on beach.   MORE 
SaritaJerry
Jun 1, 2009 1:30 PM
 
It was a calm, lovely day with a very clean beach, except for litter (including rusting bed springs) near easiest access points. Four dead Common Murre were near the drift line on the beach, probably deposited by a recent high tide. Shells, animal casings, moon jellies, kelp/algae (sea sack, sea lettuce, bull kelp and rock weed) and eel grass in driftline. Canada Geese, Brown Pelicans and a Pelagic Cormorant seen. Mussels, barnacles, purple shore crab and aggregate green anemones in tidepools. Moderate human impact (20)-walking. Three dogs.   MORE 
jersar
Jan 19, 2009 11:30 AM
 
The usual fire remains and tire ruts marred the lovely beach. On this warm, sunny MLK Day holiday over a hundred people were enjoying the beach (80 walking, 8 playing in surf, 20 sitting, 2 crabbing and 2 skim boarding). I saw no violations, except the occasional dog chasing a ball. Unlike our previous walk, there was no litter, except in the parking lots. The beach was surprisingly clear of seaweed, no bull kelp, and only a few strands of eel grass. There were a small number of broken shells, bits of wood, and small rocks. It was exciting to see a line of 9 brown pelicans, flying low over the ocean.    MORE 
jersar
Dec 23, 2008 12:00 AM
 
A cool, but relatively calm day with a small number of people (10) and dogs (5) enjoying beach. There was a KEZI 9 Eugene newscaster's SUV on beach in violation of posted rule. The destruction of the foredune continues despite posted signs saying no driving on beach. Gulls, Canada Geese and a few pelicans were the only birds observed. Saw jellies for first time this winter, also huge bullwhip kelp in high concentrations, some with red algae growing along nearly their full length. There was also surf grass, eel grass and a few sea palms. Shells, wood pieces and land- and ocean-based debris in the driftline. Tide was out, and surf was quite high.    MORE 
jersar
Oct 30, 2008 11:30 AM
 
The high tide water mark was at base of foredune, and driftline was higher than we've ever seen. The amount of sea weed and kelp was also notable, large piles up and down the beach. Shells, animal casings, kelp/algae, wood pieces, land-based debris and charcoal from fires in the driftline. Dead birds were one cormorant and three gulls. A small dead deer near creek. Pelicans and gulls flying over ocean and resting on jetty. Many cormorants and crows. Five Surf Scoters and several Western Grebes on water of bay mouth. Vehicle restriction sign missing. Both the dead deer and vehicle restriction sign were reported to Robin Sears. Heavy human impact (28)-19 playing in sand, 1 surfing and 8 playing football.   MORE 
Pat&RobertaSmit
Jun 17, 2008 7:00 PM
 
June 17 We walked Bastendorff beach around 7pm and saw hundreds of brown pelicans sitting on the spit at the southern end of the beach. There were many more in the air, most diving for fish. June 10 during a walk along Bastendorff beach around 7pm we found a dead pelagic cormorant in breeding plumage - i.e. white patches on its hind flanks and red patches at the base of the bill.   MORE 
 
Dead Pelagic Cormorant in Breeding Plumage   
Description:Cormorant was found on Bastendorff beach on Jul 6 at round about 7 pm. Breeding plumage: white patches on the bird's flanks and the red patch at the base of its bill.
Location:N 43deg 20.842 min, W 124 deg 20.791 min
Date:Jun 10, 2008 7:00 PM
Copyright:Patrick D. Smit - May be used for non-commericial purposes.
Brown Pelicans, Bastendorff Beach   
Description:Hundreds of brown pelicans on the spit at the southern end of Bastendorff beach, Coos Bay. There were many more birds in the air mostly diving for fish. We have not seen this kind of activity before on Bastendorff beach.
Location:Spit at the southern end of Bastendorff Beach
Copyright:Patrick D. Smit - May be used for non-commericial purposes.
Brown Pelican scanning the water, about to dive   
Description:Before diving the pelicans more or less hover in the air as they peer into the water below before they actually dive.
Location:Southern end of Bastendorff Beach, Coos Bay
Copyright:Patrick D. Smit - May be used for non-commericial purposes.
Diving Pelican, Bastendorff Beach   
Description:This is the second of two shots. The first shows this bird getting ready to dive. This was taken moments later as he headed for the water.
Location:Southern end of Bastendorff Beach, Coos Bay
Copyright:Patrick D. Smit - May be used for non-commericial purposes.
JoAnne
Nov 22, 2007 1:00 PM
 
Kelp/algae, shells, animal casings, wood pieces and small amounts of sea grass in driftline. Shore birds moving in response to humans/dogs. Gulls and crows in and around shoreline. High tides reaching the foredune. Vehicles still accessing restricted beach from parking areas and near jetty. Very little litter. Heavy human impact (36)-22 walking, 10 playing in surf, 2 surfing and 2 flying kites. 14 dogs.   MORE 
JoAnne
Aug 5, 2007 2:30 PM
 
Kelp/algae, shells, animal casings, small rocks and wood pieces in driftline. Stream bed was dry. Bed-spring lodged in rocks below road. Heavy human impact (89)- 31 walking, 20 playing in surf, 35 sitting and 3 surfing. 4 dogs.   MORE 
JoAnne
Jul 15, 2007 4:00 PM
 
Animal casings in the driftline. One dead Harbor Seal and one dead bird. Increased tire tracks on beach. Fireworks on beach and prohibited vehicle on beach. High human impact (86)- 35 walking, 16 playing in surf, 10 playing in sand, and 25 sitting. 17 dogs.   MORE 
JoAnne
Jun 30, 2007 3:30 PM
 
Light driftline of kelp/algae, small rocks, wood pieces and shells. Three bags of land-based debris. Fewer than usual tire tracks on beach. Very heavy human impact (120)- 54 walking, 28 playing in surf, 32 sitting and 6 flying kites.   MORE 
JoAnne
Apr 18, 2007 2:30 PM
 
Little in the driftline. Two decomposed pinnipeds were washed ashore during the storm. One carcass was larger, and I at first thought it was a sea lion, but it would have had to been a young one. Large areas of exposed large rocks. Erosion of foredunes. I hadn't observed what a high tide and rough seas can do to the dunes and roads before. I need to start going to Mile 123 after a storm more often. Moderate human impact (17)-12 walking, 3 sitting and 2 flying kites.   MORE 
JoAnne
Apr 10, 2007 4:30 PM
 
Kelp/algae and small rocks in driftline. Shorebirds moving in response to people and dogs. Badly decomposed Rhinoceros Auklet,Sea Gull and Sea Lion on beach. There was an obvious decrease in tire tracks which was a plus. I didn't notice anything out of place. No fires. Not much litter. Six wooden pallets stacked on dunes. I wish people would not use wooden pallets, but don't know what to do about it. Moderate human impact (18)-12 walking, 1 playing in surf, 2 playing in sand, 2 sitting and 1 surfing. 5 dogs.   MORE 
J Warren
Feb 4, 2007 3:00 AM
 
Kelp/algae and wood pieces in driftline. One unknown dead bird. Dune modification. Removed two bags of litter. Heavy human impact (43)-30 walking, 3 playing in surf, 4 sitting, 5 surfing, 1 kiteflying. 15 dogs. A small pick-up truck driving on beach outside allowed area. Surfers erected a tent on beach. Six pallets stacked on beach.   MORE 
 
Map of Mile 123 on 2/4/07   
Description:This map details where the surfers tent and pallets are located.
Location:Bastendorff Beach from the first parking lot to the jetty.
Date:Feb 4, 2007 2:00 AM
J Warren
Jan 27, 2007 4:00 AM
 
Kelp/algae and logs in driftline. One unknown dead bird. Foraging shorebirds moving in response to people and dogs. Heavy human impact (52)-41 walking and 11 sitting, 15 dogs. Dune modification due to driving over dune onto sand. Tire ruts in sand. Reported to ODPR increased vehicle traffic on closed beach. Concerned about litter.   MORE 
 
Map of Mile 123 on 1/27/07   
Description:Map of Mile 123 showing where the tire tracks from wheelies were in the sand.
Location:Bastendorff Beach from the first parking lot to the jetty.
Date:Jan 27, 2007 3:00 AM
J Warren
Jan 20, 2007 3:00 AM
 
Kelp/algae, shells, small rocks, wood pieces. Land-and ocean-based debris and styrofoam block in driftline. Foraging shorebirds moving in response to dogs. Dune nodification due to recent storms and increase in 4-wheelers driving over smaller dunes onto the beach. Erosion of vegetated foredune and newly exposed roots/trees falling. One unknown dead bird. Heavy human impact (52)-45 walking and 7 sitting. One vehicle backed onto the beach and parked for a tailgate party. Concerned about litter.   MORE 
 
Map of Mile 123 on 1/20/07   
Description:Map detailing where the pickup was on the sand and where the 4-wheel drive treads were erroding the sand dunes.
Location:Bastendorff Beach from the first parking lot to the jetty.
Date:Jan 20, 2007 2:00 AM
J Warren
Oct 8, 2006 4:00 AM
 
Bull kelp knots and large amounts of eelgrass on the beach. Three dead Common Murre. High human impact (55)-28 walking, 5 playing in surf, 9 playing in sand, 8 sitting, 1 surfing and 4 boogy boarding in stream, 3 dogs, 1 dune buggy on dunes behind beach. Large number of tire tracks on beach.   MORE 
 
Map of change in stream and tire tracks on mile 123   
Description:Lots of evidence people are driving on the sand. I spotted one dune buggy driving above the dunes between the parking lots and the beach.
Location:Bastendorff Beach from the first parking lot to the jetty.
Date:Oct 8, 2006 12:00 AM
J Warren
Jul 30, 2006 12:00 PM
 
Small amount of seaweed and kelp in driftline. Large amount of broken shells and small rocks near South Jetty of the Coos. Moderate amount of broken shells and rocks to the south of the stream. 2 dead birds. Foraging shorebirds moving frequently in response to humans and dogs. High human use (125)- 69 walking, 20 playing in surf, 10 playing in sand, 15 sitting, 8 surfing, 1 kayaking and 2 fishing. Removed small bag of litter. 9/16/06 100+ volunteers for Beach Cleanup. Several old campfire sites near dunes with large number of rusty nails.   MORE 
 
Map of Mile 123, Bastendorff Beach and South Jetty   
Description:Rough map of Mile 123, showing 5 parking areas, jetty, bluffs
Date:Jul 30, 2006 12:00 AM