Mile 293 - Rockaway Beach, State Wayside - September 5, 2014

Report Details

What a special day to be at the coast...warm, calm, and a really clean beach. Just a smattering of left over 4th of July stuff...most debris was picked up near old camp fire sites. For the most part, our beach visitors are being very thoughtful. Observed lots of red jellyfish...some up to 12" dia. Most enjoyable were the seagulls bathing in Rock Creek and the dozens of pelicans cruising the waves. Super day! Had good attendance at the recent OPRD hearing regarding a riprap request in Rockaway Beach. Most of the people who spoke were opposed to this proposal for armoring properties that have no existing structures. No ruling will be made until mid October. Thanks to all who supported this effort.

Conditions

Temperature: 70 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: 6.0 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 36. Number of dogs: 4. Walking or running: 22. Playing in sand: 9. Sitting: 2. Other Activities: 3 kiting.

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 17.

Notable Wildlife

seagulls, crows, pelicans

Dead Fish or Invertebrates

Unusual concentration. red jellyfish

Driftline Content

Seaweeds and seagrass, Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Small rocks.

Man-made Modifications

riprap permit under consideration by OPRD

stu and barb

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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