Mile 43 Report
Beach south of Humbug Mountain
December 23, 2013
Over ten feet of sand has migrated from the north end of mile 43, as remnant bits of last summer's beach can still be seen high near the vegetation line.
Report Details
Over ten feet of sand has migrated from the north end of mile 43, as remnant bits of last summer's beach can still be seen high near the vegetation line. On the south end only about 2 feet has gone seaward, using a rock I often rest on as a gauge. Although nearly windless( steam was rising from the sand), the real event was a high swell. It was easily 8-12 feet and one wave would often break 3 times. That is to say, break out a quarter of a mile on a sand bar, then reform, break a second time before reforming and breaking near the shore. With all of the surf activity I saw no sea birds today. The flowers on the Garrya elipitca were forming,something I always enjoy in December and January.
Conditions
Temperature: 60 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: S. Tide Level: 1.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 1. Walking or running: 1. Photography: 1. It is quite unusual to see other people on my mile but I did see some recent footprints which is uncommon. Last summer 3 young adults camped on my mile for about a week. They left things clean from their activity.
Concerns
Apparent violations: none.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 1.
Notable Wildlife
Some seaweed on the high driftline
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 2.
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Wood pieces. no suspected tsunami debris this trip
Dale Lee
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