Report Details

Both the Whale Cove beach and Rocky Creek wayside were in good condition as usual, however there were rubber surf boards and a downspout that were found both on the beach below the houses on the bluff and hung up among small vegetation on the cliff in between the houses and the beach. Aparently wind had carried items from the yard of a resident, littering the beach below. Only two items were found that were likely washed up from the sea: a buoy and some netting. Evidence of a recent fire on the beach was present.

Conditions

Temperature: 60 F. Cloud Cover: Partly Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 4.0 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 5. Walking or running: 2. Sitting: 1. Other Activities: 2 people picnicking. All people were on the Rocky Creek wayside, none were on the Whale Cove beach, although some (youth) clothing and other items were left on the Whale Cove beach, perhaps with the intent to return

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 4.

Notable Wildlife

one Canada Goose, 8 seals were seen just off-shore of Whale Cove beach, crows, sea gulls

Driftline Content

Small rocks, Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Wood pieces, Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Styrofoam, Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.).

New Development

Steps down bluff. Railing on ladder to Whale cove beach was repaired following damage from high waves in January.

Actions & Comments

Debris that would fit into the collection bag and could be carried up the vertical ladder on Whale Cove beach was removed.

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Rocky Creek State Wayside, Whale Cove

July 18, 2023

Clear, warm, calm day with no adverse human behavior.

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Rocky Creek State Wayside, Whale Cove

August 8, 2020

Excluding by sea, the entry to Whale Cove beach requires passage on private property and an easement provided by USFW, so it was unusual to find such a collection of beachgoers.

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Rocky Creek State Wayside, Whale Cove

October 23, 2018

All human activity was at the Rocky Creek wayside, not Whale Cove.

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Rocky Creek State Wayside, Whale Cove

May 5, 2018

Both the Whale Cove beach and Rocky Creek wayside were in good condition as usual, however there were rubber surf boards and a downspout that were found both on the beach below the houses on the bluff and hung up among small vegetation on the cliff in between the houses and the beach.

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Rocky Creek State Wayside, Whale Cove

January 18, 2018

Although not king tide level, high waves at high tide on Jan 18, 2018 reached all the way into the inner reaches of Whale Cove's sandy cliffs.

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Rocky Creek State Wayside, Whale Cove

January 2, 2018

Coast Guard and Depoe Bay fire crews rescued a 19-year-old male hiker in the vicinity of Whale Cove, after he reportedly suffered seizures and became immobilized Tuesday evening.

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Rocky Creek State Wayside, Whale Cove

October 15, 2017

Both Whale Cove and Rocky Creek were in good shape and quite free of debris.

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Rocky Creek State Wayside, Whale Cove

March 19, 2017

There was a notable increase in driftwood and debris that had washed up onto the Whale Cove beach.

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