Mile 181 Report
Carl G. Washburne SP, Blowout Creek
February 21, 2019
Lots of wood in the tide line suggests to me the recent storm action is at work.
Report Details
Lots of wood in the tide line suggests to me the recent storm action is at work. Driftwood was partly blocking the trail to the beach. There was water surging up Blowout Creek when the water came up. Small bits of colored plastic were on the beach but the waves prevented their removal. A sneaker wave effect was occuring as waves stacked up and the water came way up. Lots of foam on the beach was caused by the 12' surf.
Conditions
Temperature: 45 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 4.1 feet.
Activities
Number of people: 9. Number of dogs: 2. Walking or running: 9.
Concerns
Disturbances: Shorebirds moving in response to humans/dogs
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 7. RVs/Buses parking: 1.
Notable Wildlife
Snowy Plover, Gulls
Wrackline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Wood pieces. small plastic bits
Natural Changes
Appearance of rocks and high water shows sand loss compared to my last visit at similar tide level.
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