Mile 172 Report
Heceta Beach North, Driftwood Shores
January 16, 2026
The disappearance of the 6 ft sandbluff along Sutton Creek
Report Details
The disappearance of the 6 ft sandbluff along Sutton Creek
Conditions
Temperature: 54 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Moderate.
Activities
Number of people: 51. Number of dogs: 26.
Other Activities: People enjoying the warmer day on a holiday weekend.
Notable Wildlife
Eagle, gulls
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 1. Common Murre
Wrackline Content
More Driftwood then usual
Natural Changes
The 6 ft bluff that had been created several weeks ago along Sutton Creek where it turns towards the ocean was completely gone.
common murre deceased
new driftwood from the last storm
Picture I sent several weeks ago with the new bluff along Sutton Creek
Jan 16 the bluff was no longer along Sutton Creek where it turns towards the ocean
Report Images
lyndell
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Heceta Beach North, Driftwood Shores
The disappearance of the 6 ft sandbluff along Sutton Creek
lyndell
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Biggest feature was the big bluff caused by the flow of Sutton Creek as it made its way to the ocean.
lyndell
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One decomposing seal and one dead sea gull or Murre?
Lyndell Wilken
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Heceta Beach North, Driftwood Shores
Another glorious sunny winter day at Heceta Beach! The recent high tides have washed away most of the summer dunes that accumulate on the high beach in front of the vegetation zone. Just another day in paradise!
Dick Mason
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Heceta Beach North, Driftwood Shores
Lots of wood debris stacked up on the beach from past high tide and storms.
Lyndell Wilken
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Heceta Beach North, Driftwood Shores
Louie the Lab and I chased his Chuck-It ball from Driftwood Shores north to Sutton Creek and back today.
oldMGguy
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Heceta Beach North, Driftwood Shores
Nice sunny day for flinging the "Chuck-It" ball into the surf for the dog.
oldMGguy
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There were two dead sea lions in a 1 mile stretch between Driftwood Shores and the north jetty.
Lyndell