Mile 188 Report
Neptune SP, Strawberry Hill Picnic Area
December 5, 2017
Awesome surf during this very high tide!
Report Details
Awesome surf during this very high tide!
Conditions
Temperature: 51 F. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: E. Tide Level: 9.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 1. Walking or running: 1. Other Activities: 5 people on bluffs above beach watching the surf and king tide.. People mostly just watching the king tide and awesome wave action.
Concerns
Apparent violations: None.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 6.
Notable Wildlife
Many harbor seals in water at Strawberry.
Driftline Content
Small rocks, Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Wood pieces. Drift line was on pebbles and solid rock due to King tide. My visit was very shortly after high tide.
New Development
I didn't se any obvious new erosion from the king tide, but I was very limited in the shoreline I could access because of the high tide.
Natural Changes
Limited access to beach due to king tide. I'll need to assess another time.
Bill Watson
CoastWatcher
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