Mile 222 Report
Moolack Beach N, Coal Creek, S of Wade Creek
June 10, 2013
A beautiful day on the beach; not as windy as the past several days, about 15 mph.
Report Details
A beautiful day on the beach; not as windy as the past several days, about 15 mph. The driftline contained rocks, surf grass, sea palm, weathered kelp, and shell pieces. High on the beach was driftwood/logs, and heavy lumber (one item being two perpendicular beams joined by a metal brace); also 2-3 human-made driftwood structures. There was the usual rearrangement of sand, driftwood, and rocks. Most of the dramatic rock formations are now all but covered with sand.
Conditions
Temperature: 55 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: 6.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 12. Walking or running: 5. Playing in surf: 3. Surfing: 4.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 4.
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea), Shells, Small rocks. all these things, but sparse
Natural Changes
Rock slide from December has broken down considerably.
dderickson
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