Mile 238 Report
Salishan Spit, North Lagoon, Siletz Bay
November 27, 2019
Very high tides recently are dangerous, with sneaker waves running up across the beach to the rocks quite rapidly.
Report Details
Very high tides recently are dangerous, with sneaker waves running up across the beach to the rocks quite rapidly. No access on beach through much of Mile 238. Some unofficial accesses are usable (at lot #281 and at Beach Grass Lane) but some are not usable and quite dangerous (#50A, Circle Road and lot #333).
Conditions
Temperature: 40 F. Cloud Cover: Partly Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Tide Level: 9.0 feet.
Activities
Other Activities: Fairly deserted today. It was very cold and a cold wind..
Wrackline Content
Small rocks, Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Wood pieces. Many logs and other wood pieces on the beach the other day but not today.
Natural Changes
Some boulders at the back of the beach that were covered over with sand during the last repair are now exposed again.
Actions & Comments
Marked access 50 and 50B are usable but 50A is still closed and fairly dangerous to the average beachgoer.
Cathy238
CoastWatcher
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