Mile 246 Report
Cliffs north of Roads End Beach
September 2, 2025
High sand load on shore - many rocks that are usually visible are buried.
Report Details
High sand load on shore - many rocks that are usually visible are buried. Wrack line near the cliffs had 8 to 10 sea stars, mussels, barnacles, and seaweed - appeared to have been knocked off by waves. Very dry - streams and waterfalls normally flowing to/across the beach are dried up.
Conditions
Temperature: 60 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Tide Level: 4.5 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 15. Number of dogs: 2. Walking or running: 8. Tidepooling: 5.
Notable Wildlife
25 cormorants, 15 pelicans, multiple gulls
Driftline Content
Sea stars, mussels, and crab casings in wrack line (more than usual)
Report Images
David Carroll
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Mile 246
Cliffs north of Roads End Beach
High sand load on shore - many rocks that are usually visible are buried.
David Carroll
Mile 246
Cliffs north of Roads End Beach
A large number of gulls and large number of sea stars, most just north of mile 246.
Donald Dour
Mile 246
Cliffs north of Roads End Beach
Sand cover retreating, exposing more bedrock and gravel.
David Carroll
Mile 246
Cliffs north of Roads End Beach
Appeared to be a typical morning on the beach.
Don/cheri Dour/soyland