Mile 181 Report
Carl G. Washburne SP, Blowout Creek
September 2, 2025
Creek levels were lower due to drought.
Report Details
Creek levels were lower due to drought. There was some beach ponding and sand levels seemed high.
Conditions
Temperature: 67 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Tide Level: 3.5 feet.
Activities
Number of people: 10. Number of dogs: 2. Walking or running: 10.
Other Activities: Sand castles and kite flying.
Concerns
Apparent violations: None.
Disturbances: Shorebirds moving in response to humans/dogs
Notable Wildlife
8 seagulls, one wild turkey, two snowy plovers
Wrackline Content
Feathers
Man-made Modifications
None
Natural Changes
Newly exposed roots/trees falling.
Carl Washburne entrance
Blowout Creek
Looking North from beach e3ntrance
Report Images
Gordon Pollock
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Lots of rain in the last 4 days has caused erosion of the vegetated dune on the path and steps down to the beach.
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Recent king tides have deposited logs and the waves reached the eastern limit of the beach.
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There was a lone beautiful Sealion, just sitting his Sealion pose.
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Great time of year for the locals that live here year round!
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