Mile 221 Report
Schooner Pt, Moolack Beach S of Moolack Creek
November 18, 2025
Clear, crisp fall day.
Report Details
Clear, crisp fall day. Sand was lower than usual, including less debris. Sea wool lined the wrack line for the entire mile. Uneventful sightings otherwise.
Conditions
Temperature: 52 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Tide Level: 1 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 8. Number of dogs: 2.
Notable Wildlife
17 Western Gulls at shoreline in one rocky area, midway
Driftline Content
Wrack line was unusually clear except for lots of dried sea foam or 'sea wool, presumably.
South side of Schooner Pt with top of house visible above cliff
North side of Schooner Pt which erodes by the day. Many nice homes are in the development above.
An expanding erosion point on south end with house above
Sea wool along the wrack and stream line, lining the beach
North end at Moolack looking south
Schooner Pt with fallen iconic arch, looking south, Yaquina Head Lighthouse in the distance
Report Images
Kelley
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