Mile 3 Report
Harbor Beach south of Chetco River, north of Red Point
June 29, 2024
People walking and enjoying the beach some with dogs most on leash, 4 people fishing, 1 person kayaking, evidence of fires, land based and ocean based debris on beach, and contained in wrack line.
Report Details
People walking and enjoying the beach some with dogs most on leash, 4 people fishing, 1 person kayaking, evidence of fires, land based and ocean based debris on beach, and contained in wrack line. 8 Brown pelicans on coastal rocks, some swimming and fishing in ocean.
Conditions
Temperature: 62 F. Cloud Cover: Partly Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Tide Level: 1.1 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 66. Number of dogs: 17. Walking or running: 30. Sitting: 31. Kayaking: 1. Fishing: 4.
Concerns
Apparent violations: Evidence of fires, litter from picnics..
Notable Wildlife
8 Brown pelicans on coastal rocks some swimming and fishing in ocean.
New Development
Summer metal ramps down to beach in place.
Natural Changes
Changes to sand deposition and erosion.
South Jetty Sporthaven Beach looking south.
Sporthaven Beach .85 miles south of South Jetty looking north, rest of .25 mile blocked by cliffs.
Report Images
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