Mile 200 Report
Big Stump Beach, south Patterson SP
February 9, 2008
The tide was higher than we have ever seen it.
Report Details
The tide was higher than we have ever seen it. There was no beach to walk on, because of the extreme high tide. We were only able to complete a short walk on Mile 200 for safety reasons. The ocean waves were moving the logs around like match sticks.
Conditions
Temperature: 55 F. Cloud Cover: Partly Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: 0.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 12. Number of dogs: 4. Playing in sand: 4.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 4.
Notable Wildlife
None
Driftline Content
Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Styrofoam, Wood pieces.
Natural Changes
Erosion of vegetated foredune, Visible retreat of solid bluff.
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