Mile 274 Report
Cape Lookout SP
January 1, 2023
It was a sunny, but chilly, New Years day.
Report Details
It was a sunny, but chilly, New Years day. About 50 brave (or insane) souls braved a quick dip in the ocean.
Conditions
Temperature: 45 F. Tide Level: 4.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 120. Number of dogs: 6. Walking or running: 6. Playing in surf: 54. Other Activities: Watching 60. Today was the polar dip at State Lookout.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 50. ATVs/OHVs parking: 2.
Driftline Content
Small rocks, Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Wood pieces, Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea), Styrofoam.
Natural Changes
Erosion of vegetated foredune. The recent storm resulted in erosion of the dunes, but no overtopping or breach.
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