Mile 238 - Salishan Spit, North Lagoon, Siletz Bay - April 18, 2021

Report Details

Rip-rap projects are winding down. The presence of additional rip-rap on the beach reduces the width of the beach so walking the complete Mile 238 is often impossible.

Conditions

Temperature: 52 F. Cloud Cover: Foggy.

Human Activities

Number of people: 1. Walking or running: 1.

Driftline Content

Small rocks, Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Wood pieces.

Man-made Modifications

New riprap or shoreline protection structures. Lots of new rip-rap along Mile 238, although the months-long rip-rap project seems to be nearing completion. Most heavy equipment is gone now. Some boulders are still piled up in holding areas. Rip-rap extends out further into beach from brush line so waves hit the rocks even at low tide.

Actions & Comments

Beachcombers should be aware of physical changes on the beach and alerted to sneaker waves.

Cathy238

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Mile 238

Salishan Spit, North Lagoon, Siletz Bay

September 10, 2025

Beach accesses are still primarily closed (No Trespassing signs) but a couple are usable (50B, 50, etc). Riprap project seems ongoing in some areas, but completed in others.

Cathy

Mile 238

Salishan Spit, North Lagoon, Siletz Bay

April 21, 2025

Access to the beach on the Salishan spit has become challenging.

Cathy