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Barefoot on the beach day with brilliant sun, clear sky and temps that felt warmer than weather app reported. Quiet waves, people casually enjoying the beach without drama or conflict. 

Conditions

Temperature: 64 F. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: 5.0 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 90. Number of dogs: 12. Walking or running: 49. Playing in sand: 21. Sitting: 8. Tidepooling: 10. Surfing: 2. Other Activities: One group at 15th looked like perhaps a school or party of young teens playing in sand and on rocks, about 12 kids and some adults..

Vehicles

Cars/trucks on beach, allowed: 10.

Driftline Content

Small rocks.

Natural Changes

Noted several areas of unusually white sand particles/tiny shell pieces along the mile. Areas were just above tide (about an hour after high tide); in sections about 25-50' long and about 5-10' above the tide. See photos.

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