Mile 101 Report
Face Rock, Bandon Beach, Coquille Point
January 16, 2023
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.
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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