Mile 215 Report
Yaquina Bay SP, North Jetty Yaquina River
March 16, 2026
Today was very nice on Mile 215.
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Today was very nice on Mile 215. It is the first weekday of spring break 2026 and it did not seem to impact the beach. I think more people were accessing from Nye Beach, a little father north.
Conditions
Temperature: 53 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Tide Level: 5.75 feet.
Activities
Types of Activities: Walking/Running.
Number of people: 18. Number of dogs: 7.
Other Activities: Very concerning that we have nesting snowy plovers in the grasses and dunes in Newport right now - well all along the Oregon Coast - and people are not aware that they should stay on coast access paths and have dogs on leash unless well away from nesting areas. The signage does not work...we need to develop a better communication plan so people are encouraged to comply. If people are aware, I believe they willingly protect our coast and its inhabitants..
Notable Wildlife
Mile 215 was pretty clear of dead animals and trash.
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
Unusual concentration. As reported up and down the coast, millions of vellela vellela washed up.
Wrackline Content
Small rocks, Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Animal casings or molts, Wood pieces. Mostly organic material. Very little trash and plastic today.
Natural Changes
The large dune just north of the little waterfall is constantly shifting.
The very end of Mile 215, at the north jetty
Attempt to inform
By-the-wind-sailors meet their sandy end
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Marney Roddick
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Mile 215
Yaquina Bay SP, North Jetty Yaquina River
Today was very nice on Mile 215.
Marney Roddick
Mile 215
Yaquina Bay SP, North Jetty Yaquina River
Large number of velella velellas on the beach (both very small and large), numbering in the several thousands.
Jen Ricci
Mile 215
Yaquina Bay SP, North Jetty Yaquina River
First 'by-the-wind-sailors' (velella velellas) I've seen this year.
Jennifer Ricci
Mile 215
Yaquina Bay SP, North Jetty Yaquina River
An unusually large bundle of kelp was deposited on the beach between the high and low tide line.
Jennifer Ricci
Mile 215
Yaquina Bay SP, North Jetty Yaquina River
A quiet, beautiful winter day on the beach.
Marney
Mile 215
Yaquina Bay SP, North Jetty Yaquina River
Very clean and quiet day on my mile.
marney
Mile 215
Yaquina Bay SP, North Jetty Yaquina River
Wish to thank Sascha and Emily for the comments and photos, and for hanging out on Mile 215 for a few hours.
marney roddick