Report Details

Great sunny day. Cool breeze (18-20 mph) from the north frosted my cheeks on my north-bound journey. A bit too cool (with the wind) to enjoy playing in the surf. Too much wind for kites, but that didn't stop the die-hards and novice flyers from trying. Many beach goers were content with sitting on their beach chairs protected by the beach driftwood. Extra activities included one small group at 15th Street that brought out two large trampolines and a sound sytem.

Conditions

Temperature: 60 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Strong. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 2.0 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 205. Number of dogs: 4. Walking or running: 65. Playing in surf: 22. Playing in sand: 16. Sitting: 51. Tidepooling: 23. Other Activities: Flying kits-22; sunbathing-6. Local birds didn't seem to notice people -- they just did what they always do.

Concerns

Apparent violations: None noticed.

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 78. RVs/Buses parking: 1. Cars/trucks on beach, allowed: 16.

Notable Wildlife

Overall, perhaps because of the number of people and the strong winds, there didn't seem to be as many gulls as usual.

Dead Fish or Invertebrates

more than usual dead or dying isopods and small sea snails approximately 1/4 mile south of D River-usual being none.

Driftline Content

Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Small rocks. Very little trash (probably blown away)-less than 10 fresh wood chips (very few, but noticeable)

Man-made Modifications

none observed

Natural Changes

no recent erosion

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Mile 242

March 13, 2024

The winter storms have caused erosion with the 242 mile. It was a beautiful, sunny day filled with people and dogs exploring this stretch of mile 242.

Teachers: Annette, Sally, Bobbie, Bill, Maureen

Mile 242

February 2, 2024

We found some type of plant tuber, four total, North of D Sands. Graffiti was noted on a boulder north of D Sands. Of the dead birds, 51 were south of D Sands, and 10 were north. Our team collected a 3-gallon bag of marine debris.

Maureen Foelkl

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Mile 242

March 8, 2020

Was a sunny day at the beach today.

Bluewater

decorative elemnt for a coastwatch report.

Mile 242

July 21, 2019

I did not get any pictures as my camera is not working correctly at the moment.

Bluewater

Mile 242

February 17, 2019

It was a pretty calm day at the beach.

Bluewater

Mile 242

October 14, 2018

Today was perfect beach weather.

Bluewater

Mile 242

May 26, 2018

It was a nice sunny day even though it was fairly windy.

Bluewater

Mile 242

March 24, 2018

For it being a rainy first day of spring break the beaches were pretty busy.

Bluewater