Mile 323 Report
Seaside
March 17, 2026
Very few people on beach probably due to the wind but it was warm and sunny.
Report Details
Very few people on beach probably due to the wind but it was warm and sunny. Beach free of litter.
Conditions
Temperature: 66 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Strong. Tide Level: 3.97 feet.
Activities
Types of Activities: Walking/Running, Surfing.
Number of people: 19. Number of dogs: 5.
Notable Wildlife
Several unidentified gulls on beach. Approximately 20
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
Unusual concentration. Many Vella Vella's on beach. Had not seen this before. They had been there for some time. Quite a few Crab shells not sure if this was an unusual concentration.
Wrackline Content
Shells, Animal casings or molts, Wood pieces, Marine debris.
Natural Changes
Wind blowing beach sand into the air. Sand cloud in front of hotels. See photo
Vella Vellas looking south
Looking North. Believe that is a sand cloud due to high winds
Looking North. Marine debris
Report Images
Vaughn Martin
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