Mile 184 - N of Ocean Beach Picnic Area, S of Squaw Creek - March 17, 2021

Report Details

A great almost springlike, sunny day at Ocean Beach. There were quite a few rock hunters out combing through the giant rock fields that are covering most of the beach. The debris line contained much more plastic than I observed on my last visit. Also noted more driftwood again present along the bluff up and down the beach. Because the tide was so low, I was able to see many sea stars at the north end of the beach. They were large and looked healthy. There are stil more rocks present than I have observed in years past at this time. The cave at the north end of the beach was filled with large pieces of driftwood on this visit. The sand shrimp are also out and about creating great designs in the sand. The trash I noted last month has been removed and the trashcans emptied. Thanks Park Service! Please remember to pack out your trash if the trashcan is full.

Conditions

Temperature: 45 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 0.9 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 14. Number of dogs: 4. Walking or running: 9. Fishing: 1. Low tide on a sunny St. Patrick's Day on Ocean Beach. Lots of agate hunters out enjoying the abundance of large agates uncovered by the winter tides.

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 8.

Driftline Content

Shells, Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea), Styrofoam.