Mile 181 Report
Carl G. Washburne SP, Blowout Creek
July 25, 2026
I saw lots of tiny pieces of jellyfish broken up by wave action. Steam was coming from the sand. Sand level was higher than on my last visit.
Report Details
I saw lots of tiny pieces of jellyfish broken up by wave action. Steam was coming from the sand. Sand level was higher than on my last visit.
Conditions
Temperature: 60 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Tide Level: 3.7 feet.
Activities
Types of Activities: Sitting, Walking/Running, Other - see below.
Number of people: 12. Number of dogs: 3.
Other Activities: Wading.
Concerns
Disturbances: Shorebirds moving in response to humans/dogs
Notable Wildlife
3 Gulls
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
Unusual concentration. Jellyfish
Wrackline Content
Small rocks, Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Other. Jellyfish, Feathers
Natural Changes
Erosion of vegetated foredune. Erosion of dune
Beach entrance to Carl Washburne State Park.
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Looking south from Blowout Creek
Jellyfish in tide line.
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