Mile 181 Report
Carl G. Washburne SP, Blowout Creek
December 30, 2025
Recent king tides have deposited logs and the waves reached the eastern limit of the beach.
Report Details
Recent king tides have deposited logs and the waves reached the eastern limit of the beach.
Conditions
Temperature: 54 F. Cloud Cover: Partly Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light.
Activities
Number of people: 13. Number of dogs: 2.
Other Activities: Busy day and nice weather..
Concerns
Disturbances: Shorebirds moving in response to humans/dogs
Notable Wildlife
7 snowy Plovers, 3 seagulls
Wrackline Content
Feathers
Natural Changes
Erosion of vegetated foredune.
Carl Washburne beach entrance
Looking north from Carl Washburne State Park
Blowout Creek
Report Images
Gordon Pollock
CoastWatcher
All Mile 181 Reports
Mile 181
Carl G. Washburne SP, Blowout Creek
Snowy Plovers in higher numbers than usual. Fewer people than usual.
Gordon Pollock
Mile 181
Carl G. Washburne SP, Blowout Creek
Lots of rain in the last 4 days has caused erosion of the vegetated dune on the path and steps down to the beach.
Crystal Roy
Mile 181
Carl G. Washburne SP, Blowout Creek
Recent king tides have deposited logs and the waves reached the eastern limit of the beach.
Gordon Pollock
Mile 181
Carl G. Washburne SP, Blowout Creek
There was a lone beautiful Sealion, just sitting his Sealion pose.
Crystal Roy
Mile 181
Carl G. Washburne SP, Blowout Creek
Great time of year for the locals that live here year round!
Crystal Roy
Mile 181
Carl G. Washburne SP, Blowout Creek
Last time I visited Mile 181 ( a couple of months ago), there was much more driftwood at the entrance to the beach near the steps.
Crystal Roy
Mile 181
Carl G. Washburne SP, Blowout Creek
Creek levels were lower due to drought.
Gordon Pollock