Mile 215 Report
Yaquina Bay SP, North Jetty Yaquina River
May 18, 2026
Beautiful low-tide morning.
Report Details
Beautiful low-tide morning. Lots of people clamming, several people tide-pooling or exploring the low tide line.
Conditions
Temperature: 51 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Tide Level: -2.7 feet.
Activities
Types of Activities: Walking/Running, Fishing/Clamming/Harvesting, Tidepooling.
Number of people: 29. Number of dogs: 1.
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 3. 2 cormorants, 1 gull; no leg bands
Wrackline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Animal casings or molts, Wood pieces.
Report Images
Jennifer Ricci
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