Mile 179 Report
Heceta Head Lighthouse, Devils Elbow SP, Cape Creek
December 27, 2022
The parking lot was closed due to King Tide debris washing up onto the parking lot and possbility of sneaker waves.
Report Details
The parking lot was closed due to King Tide debris washing up onto the parking lot and possbility of sneaker waves. Strong gusty wind kept most visitors off the parking lot area. A few ventured out to feel the power of the wind. The beach was completely covered by the high 7.8ft tide. One person with a tripod did his best to take some photos of the pounding surf. I am sure the salt spray clouded his lens. There was a stream of cars that drove by to see if the parking lot was open. A few parked in the overflow lot under the bridge. With the King Tide and strong winds, I expected to see a lot of debris in the parking lot.
Conditions
Temperature: 58 F. Cloud Cover: Rain. Wind Velocity: Storm. Wind Direction: SW. Tide Level: 7.8 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 20. Number of dogs: 1. Walking or running: 20. Photography: 5. Other Activities: Parking lot was closed due to high surf but many cars drove by to watch the King Tide. A few stopped and people ventured out into the gusty strong wind but not onto the beach..
Concerns
People/dogs/vehicles in closure areas
Driftline Content
Wood pieces. King Tide moving lots of debris around. Some debris washed up into the parking lot.
Some debris washed up by incoming wave.
Some debris washed up by incoming wave.
Parking lot closed due to high tide and debris in parking lot.
A few people ventured out to get close to the incoming tide but did not stay long due to the heavy wind gusts.
Persistent photographer trying to capture the incoming and outgoing high surf. Lighthouse visible in the distance.
Some debris washed up by incoming wave.
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ThomasK
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