Mile 116 Report
Seven Devils cliffs, Cape Arago South Cove
July 13, 2025
I'm sorry, but life events prevented me from completing this report in a timely manner.
Report Details
I'm sorry, but life events prevented me from completing this report in a timely manner. I do think I have noted what was observed those few weeks ago. I was enchanted by the coralline algae. I believe I have found a new CoastWatcher for South Cove, and I was acting as a mentor for Brigget, hoping one day she will do the far reaches of the cove while I stay closer to shore. I seem to be again plagued by dizziness, and did not complete the Northern part of the cove, however, cell service is good in the cove and Bridgget did complete the Northern part and we communicated through text.
Conditions
Temperature: 43 F. Cloud Cover: Foggy. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Tide Level: -1.06 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 33. Walking or running: 33. Sitting: 33. Tidepooling: 32. All humans seemed well behaved.
Driftline Content
Wood pieces. I saw more wood pieces than before. I suspect they are filtering in from a large stash of small wood pieces, outlined in the June report
New Development
To access the beach safely and gently, there are several well anchored ropes to use for assisstance, however at least one of them shows concerning wear.
Natural Changes
No more than the usual amount of erosion going on. The unsanctioned surf trail is becoming more noticeable.
Bridgett is from the Mid-West and is anxious to become part of CoastWatch. She truly loves our coast!
I did submit a sea star report. I was delighted to find both Henricia and Mottled stars on each side of cove
The corraline algae is always so luscious looking at South Cove. I was enchanted!
Looking back from the ocean on the South Side of the Cove
More wood pieces in the wrack than previous observations. I do believe, however, they appear resulting from a large persistent cash of wood peices close to the sand on the North Side of the cove
A beauty shot of a lovely anemone
I do not know if Parks provides these ropes. Somehow, I think not. This well used one is showing some concerning wear.
Bridgett knows a person involved in studying the Cove, but could not tell me if this was their marker.
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Elaine Cramer
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Seven Devils cliffs, Cape Arago South Cove
A lone California Sea Lion was surprised by me as I made my way to the Northern most tip of the cove.
Elaine Cramer
Mile 116
Seven Devils cliffs, Cape Arago South Cove
I visited the cove on my own time, and I was struck by the wrack content. I also investigated what I consider an "unsanctioned" trail, or a "surfer trail".
Elaine
Mile 116
Seven Devils cliffs, Cape Arago South Cove
I'm sorry, but life events prevented me from completing this report in a timely manner.
Elaine Cramer
Mile 116
Seven Devils cliffs, Cape Arago South Cove
The day before, there was a much lower tide and I thought everyone must have come that day, because I was the only one at the start, but more people kept coming as the day wore on.
Elaine Cramer
Mile 116
Seven Devils cliffs, Cape Arago South Cove
Was a beautiful Saturday at the Cove.
Elaine C
Mile 116
Seven Devils cliffs, Cape Arago South Cove
A minus tide brought many visitors to South Cove, one group being led by Larry, a Oregon Shores board member.
Elaine Cramer
Mile 116
Seven Devils cliffs, Cape Arago South Cove
Two separate study groups were present, one measuring Gumboot Chitons and the surrounding algae and one studying sea urchins, ones living in pits versus ones not. I saw a couple families bringing their small children to South Cove, and a flock of pelicans.
alaingamerica
Mile 116
Seven Devils cliffs, Cape Arago South Cove
There was a beach hazard statement issued and I wanted to see what impact that would have as we were experiencing the first fine weather after so many weeks of cold rain. I was charmed by a family of six playing on the beach, the children even playing in the water.
Elaine Cramer