Mile 181 Report
Carl G. Washburne SP, Blowout Creek
March 14, 2026
Lots of rain in the last 4 days has caused erosion of the vegetated dune on the path and steps down to the beach.
Report Details
Lots of rain in the last 4 days has caused erosion of the vegetated dune on the path and steps down to the beach. Lots of Velella Velella in the wrack line.
Conditions
Temperature: 44 F. Cloud Cover: Partly Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Tide Level: 6.46 feet.
Notable Wildlife
Seagulls, Crows, Dark Eyed Junco.
Wrackline Content
By the Wind Sailors
Natural Changes
Erosion of vegetated foredune.
Erosion from the rains.
By the Wind Sailors.
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Crystal Roy
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