Report Details

Mile 288 was only partially seen as severe weather conditions made it difficult to observe. Fog was very heavy, limiting visibility to maybe 200 feet. Wind was very strong from the north, blowing mist all over this observer's glasses, which made it even harder to see. The beach appeared clean as usual and only small rocks were noted. Debris did not appear evident, but as visibility was so poor, it was hard to estimate. This summertime observation encountered winter-like conditions. One plus is that the beach felt almost mystical in the fog and mist.

Conditions

Temperature: 50 F. Cloud Cover: Foggy. Wind Velocity: Strong. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 2.8 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 2. Number of dogs: 1. Walking or running: 2. There were many vehicles in the Bay Ocean Spit parking lot including horse trailers. However, due to heavy fog on the beach, there were few people there so it is assumed most people at the beach were along Tillamook Bay, where it was sunnier. It should be noted that three tents were seen along the beach (either mile 288 or mile 287) and a group of four tents were seen on the Bay side so camping continues on the Spit.

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 29.

Notable Wildlife

Due to heavy fog, the only birds noted along mile 288 were Western Gulls and a small group of California Pelicans. On the bay side of the peninsula near the parking lot, there were numerous gulls (mostly Western), two Marbled Godwit, two Whimbrel, and several groups of Western Sandpiper.

Driftline Content

Small rocks.

Actions & Comments

No problems were noted although visibility was extremely limited and weather conditions were severe.

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Mile 288

September 24, 2023

The weather is definitely turning.

SchankK

decorative elemnt for a coastwatch report.

Mile 288

September 10, 2023

It was a beautifully calm, warm, sunny day along mile 288.

SchankK

Mile 288

January 29, 2023

There were 6 or more plovers and large accumulations of driftwood (both along the base and on top of the foredune cutbank).

SchankK

Mile 288

May 21, 2022

It was a beautiful, warm, sunny Saturday with a moderate north wind.

SchankK

Mile 288

January 17, 2022

It was great to see two separate families picking up beach trash/debris in the driftline from the most recent storms including in Mile 288!

SchankK

Mile 288

December 23, 2021

There was clear indications of active foredune erosion with visible cutbanks (see photo) and significant debris.

SchankK

Mile 288

February 24, 2015

Mid-winter day that seemed like spring.

YaakovM

Mile 288

October 2, 2014

Beautiful early fall afternoon.

YaakovM