Mile 238 Report
Salishan Spit, North Lagoon, Siletz Bay
June 20, 2021
Low tides have resulted in quite a wide beach at this time of year.
Report Details
Low tides have resulted in quite a wide beach at this time of year. Accesses need to be carefully scrutinized before attempting, as they have changed at least and (some) have become unusable at most.
Conditions
Temperature: 60 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light.
Human Activities
Number of people: 4. Number of dogs: 1. Walking or running: 4.
Driftline Content
Small rocks, Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt).
New Development
Bluff development.
Man-made Modifications
New riprap or shoreline protection structures. Additional riprap was placed along this mile that significantly reduced the amount of beach during the winter. During this spring to summer season, the tides have been so low that access through the complete Mile 238 is possible, unlike during the winter.
Actions & Comments
The addition of riprap has basically closed some of the beach access points. Access is possible at marker 50B and 50, but not at 50A which is in Mile 238. Access is possible between lots #279 and 281, but not at Circle Rd.
Cathy238
CoastWatcher
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Mile 238
Salishan Spit, North Lagoon, Siletz Bay
Beach was completely deserted today. The only usable accesses are at 50B and in between properties 281 and 283.
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Mile 238
Salishan Spit, North Lagoon, Siletz Bay
Beach was calm and litter-free.
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Mile 238
Salishan Spit, North Lagoon, Siletz Bay
Some beach accesses have been reopened (50B and between property 281/283).
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Mile 238
Salishan Spit, North Lagoon, Siletz Bay
Beach accesses are currently closed along Salishan Drive, except at the end of the road at access #50, and an unmarked access at lot #349.
Cathy238
Mile 238
Salishan Spit, North Lagoon, Siletz Bay
Very little beach to walk on at this time of year at high tide.
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Mile 238
Salishan Spit, North Lagoon, Siletz Bay
Some accesses are usable again, like the one near lot 281.
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Mile 238
Salishan Spit, North Lagoon, Siletz Bay
Very little activity and little debris (logs, kelp, etc) today on this mile.
Cathy238
Mile 238
Salishan Spit, North Lagoon, Siletz Bay
Several riprap projects are underway in Mile 238.
Cathy238