Mile 293 - Rockaway Beach, State Wayside - June 22, 2008 | Oregon Shores Conservation Coalition

Report Details

The beach was remarkably clean today. While there may have been some debris on the riprap, there was very little near the shoreline. It will be interesting to see if the gaping holes in the riprap between NW 5th and NW 7th will also be repaired this summer.

Conditions

Temperature: 58 F. Cloud Cover: Partly Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: -0.7 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 52. Number of dogs: 6. Walking or running: 17. Playing in surf: 15. Playing in sand: 12. Photography: 2. Other Activities: Kiteflying 3, Feeding Seagulls 3.

Concerns

Disturbances: Shorebirds moving in response to humans/dogs

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 2.

Notable Wildlife

Seagulls

Driftline Content

Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Shells, Small rocks, Wood pieces. plastic bags and cellophane wrappers

New Development

Steps down bluff.

Man-made Modifications

Dune modification/removal, New riprap or shoreline protection structures, Sand removal.

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Mile 293

Rockaway Beach, State Wayside

September 11, 2024

I submitted a report recently on a beach 245 miles to the South, mile 49, the Port beach in Port Orford, where I noticed many jellyfish washed up.

Elaine Cramer

Mile 293

Rockaway Beach, State Wayside

February 19, 2024

I observed new signs in Rockaway city proper, restricting using the public access to the beach at 1st and 2nd Avenues. Sign reads NO ACCESS: Until further notice, all city owned paths, walkways, stairs, and any other improved or unimproved access ways to recreation areas are closed.

Jesse Jones