Mile 213 Report
Henderson Creek, South Beach SP south
February 17, 2020
Walked the beach at low tide.
Report Details
Walked the beach at low tide. Beach appears very smooth, no potholes or undulations that I've observed last year. Evidence of the king tides was clear; sand soaked the beach grass higher than I've seen before, and driftwood was threatening a number of beachfront homes. Noticed a broken up dock washed ashore. Mostly sunny day, temp just below 50, light breeze. Did notice surfers north of my mile. Average number of beach walkers given the conditions.
Conditions
Temperature: 48 F. Cloud Cover: Partly Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 1.0 feet.
Activities
Number of people: 20. Number of dogs: 7. Walking or running: 20.
Other Activities: Mainly observed people strolling on the beach. Dogs off-leash a frequent concern; one came running up to me and barked..
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 2.
Wrackline Content
Marine debris. There appeared to be pieces of a broken up dock washed ashore.
Bluff Erosion noticed south of SouthShore development
Pieces of a broken up dock washed ashore directly in front of SouthShore condos.
Example of multiple groupings of washed ashore By-The-Wind Sailors
Observed row of dead trees along the bluff
Driftwood threatening an ocean front home in SouthShore development
Large bluff slide not far from cliff side home
Close up of the washed ashore floats owned by Last Place On Earth LLC in front of SouthShore development
Tire used as floatation device washed ashore at SouthShore development
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