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
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Snowy Plovers in higher numbers than usual. Fewer people than usual.
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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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Carl G. Washburne SP, Blowout Creek
Recent king tides have deposited logs and the waves reached the eastern limit of the beach.
Gordon Pollock