Report Details

The minus tide brought out the rock pickers and the tidepoolers. The beach has been scoured to bedrock and cobble. The driftline is large driftwood pushed up right against the bluff.Many crab boats just offshore running their pots.

Conditions

Temperature: 51 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: NE. Tide Level: -0.7 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 30. Walking or running: 6. Photography: 4. Tidepooling: 7.

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 11.

Notable Wildlife

50 Gull sp., 11 Black Turnstones, 9 Starlings, 1 Harbor Seal, 1 Sunflower star

Dead Fish or Invertebrates

1 Ochre Seastar

Driftline Content

Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea), Shells, Small rocks, Wood pieces. Many plastic pieces, large driftwood

Actions & Comments

Seasonal erosion of sand exposing bedrock and cobble beach

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Mile 187

Neptune SP, Bob Creek, Gwynn Knoll

June 24, 2023

Beautiful sunny day for my first trip to Bob beach while visiting in the area.

EllenHC

Mile 187

Neptune SP, Bob Creek, Gwynn Knoll

October 28, 2018

No noteable changes to the beach.

Baller Leigh Anne

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Mile 187

Neptune SP, Bob Creek, Gwynn Knoll

September 3, 2018

Overall a surprisingly quiet day at the beach.

Baller Leigh Anne

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Mile 187

Neptune SP, Bob Creek, Gwynn Knoll

June 15, 2018

A beautiful day with a very low tide.

Baller Leigh Anne

Mile 187

Neptune SP, Bob Creek, Gwynn Knoll

April 4, 2018

It was a mild, overcast day with no strong winds.

Baller Leigh Anne

Mile 187

Neptune SP, Bob Creek, Gwynn Knoll

January 28, 2018

Beautiful day on the beach.

Baller Leigh Anne

Mile 187

Neptune SP, Bob Creek, Gwynn Knoll

September 24, 2017

It was a beautiful day, rather warm, many people enjoying the low tide and tidepooling.

SandyJean

Mile 187

Neptune SP, Bob Creek, Gwynn Knoll

March 23, 2017

Bob Creek is a posted Marine Reserve and no fishing is allowed.

FriendofStrawberry