Mile 184 Report
N of Ocean Beach Picnic Area, S of Squaw Creek
January 3, 2020
Happy New Year Ocean Beach!
Report Details
Happy New Year Ocean Beach! It was a very warm winter day so lots of people and dogs were enjoying the beach. The rocks at the base of the stairs which are normally up against the bluff, were moved by the high tides down into the surf. There are many more exposed large rocks mid beach. More large driftwood logs are scattered all along the beach. The wind gusts were quite strong and the sneaker waves were coming up past the high tide line. I also noted some sort of egg like blobs in the drift line. I don't know what they are. The waterfall that is present at mid beach is roaring and flowing to the ocean.
Conditions
Temperature: 61 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Strong. Wind Direction: S. Tide Level: 2.9 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 19. Number of dogs: 3. Walking or running: 15. Other Activities: Building driftwood shelter. Lots of people enjoying a very warm afternoon on Ocean Beach.
Vehicles
Driftline Content
Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Wood pieces, Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea), Styrofoam. I noted what appear to be some sort of eggs
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N of Ocean Beach Picnic Area, S of Squaw Creek
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N of Ocean Beach Picnic Area, S of Squaw Creek
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