Mile 300 Report
Manzanita Beach, Manzanita, Neahkahnie Beach
January 11, 2020
These observations were recorded during a King High Tide.
Report Details
These observations were recorded during a King High Tide. 12:00PM on 1/11/2020. The Cape Elizabeth Buoy reported 9.5 high tide, 16 kts WNW, 21 kts gusts, and significant wave heights of 29 feet. It was partly cloudy with a temperature of 44 degrees.The beach access road at Treasure Cove Lane and Beach Street experienced sea foam to the gate.The beach face on mile 300 was compromised and in most locations non existent. The majority of people noted in this report were watching the ocean from the vantage point of dunes.
Conditions
Temperature: 44 F. Cloud Cover: Partly Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: 9.5 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 39. Number of dogs: 5. Walking or running: 2. Photography: 12. Other Activities: 25 people were observing the ocean from dunes..
Vehicles
Notable Wildlife
Western Gulls
Driftline Content
Sea Foam
Man-made Modifications
Driftwood Beach Art (photo attached)
Natural Changes
Visible retreat of solid bluff, Evidence of wave overtopping.
Report Images
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