Mile 3 Report
Harbor Beach south of Chetco River, north of Red Point
March 27, 2026
55 people enjoying the beach, 10 dogs most on leash, 5 Brown pelicans north of South Jetty, 8 Brandt's cormorants on sea stack off shore, 2 metal ramps in place for Spring/Summer season.
Report Details
55 people enjoying the beach, 10 dogs most on leash, 5 Brown pelicans north of South Jetty, 8 Brandt's cormorants on sea stack off shore, 2 metal ramps in place for Spring/Summer season.
Conditions
Temperature: 62 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Tide Level: 0.0 feet.
Activities
Types of Activities: Sitting, Walking/Running, Surfing, Tidepooling.
Number of people: 55. Number of dogs: 10.
Other Activities: 3 boogie boarders.
Concerns
Litter
Notable Wildlife
5 brown pelicans, north of south jetty, 8 cormorants, appeared to be Brandt's on sea stacks off shore.
Wrackline Content
Small rocks, Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Animal casings or molts, Wood pieces, Marine debris.
Man-made Modifications
Other. 2 Metal ramps down to beach in place for Spring/Summer season.
Natural Changes
Sand deposition. Natural sand and drift wood deposition and erosion.
South Jetty Sporthaven Beach looking south.
0.85 miles south of South Jetty looking north, rest of mile blocked by cliff.
0.85 miles south of South Jetty, looking south through hole in cliff, low tide.
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