Mile 313 Report
Tolovana Park north, Haystack Rock
February 18, 2026
We went to mile 313 at high tide on a sunny, cold and windless day in the winter!
Report Details
We went to mile 313 at high tide on a sunny, cold and windless day in the winter! The most notable observations were many beached Jellyfish on the shore line, along with many microplastic pieces in the wrack line that we were able to clean-up. People and dogs were mostly relaxing and walking along the shore. And we saw 40-50 seagulls flying, walking and eating. No noticeable bird activity on top of Haystack rock.
Conditions
Temperature: 39 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Tide Level: 10 feet.
Activities
Number of people: 20. Number of dogs: 5.
Other Activities: 2 cars and a jet ski on the beach for search and rescue training..
Vehicles
Cars/trucks on beach, allowed: 2.
Notable Wildlife
Seagulls (40-50)
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
Around 50-100 Dead Jelly fish
Natural Changes
It seemed like the dunes had some erosion from human and natural sources
Haystack Rock From the northernmost point of mile 313
Human damage to the dunes on the north end of mile 313
Report Images
Alex Engelhardt
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Tolovana Park north, Haystack Rock
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Tolovana Park north, Haystack Rock
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Mile 313
Tolovana Park north, Haystack Rock
A deceased WEFU Western Fulmar found high in the wrack line after recent storms. Tons of marine debris, driftwood logs, fishing gear, etc.
Michelle Schwegmann
Mile 313
Tolovana Park north, Haystack Rock
A Cassin's Auklet was in the wrack line at Haystack Rock. There was a beach hazards warning for high surf and sneaker waves, which were definitely happening!
Michelle Schwegmann
Mile 313
Tolovana Park north, Haystack Rock
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