Report Details

A large crane is still parked on the bluff south of Coquille Point, and is involved in constructing a chute or funicular going down to a house near the beach.Stairway down to the beach from the Sunset Motel is still closed.

Conditions

Temperature: 51 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: S. Tide Level: 1.4 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 46. Number of dogs: 12. Walking or running: 34.

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 12.

Driftline Content

Wood pieces, Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea).

New Development

Bluff development. A large crane is still parked on the bluff south of Coquille Point, and is involved in constructing a chute or funicular going down to a house near the beach. Stairway down to the beach from the Sunset Motel is still closed.

Natural Changes

Winter storms have washed away a lot of sand on the beach and many new rocks are now exposed. Especially in the areas north of Face Rock Overlook and at Coquille Point.

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