Mile 54 - South of Cape Blanco, access road to Elk River - February 23, 2018

Report Details

Wind started out from the SW, then rotated up to the NW. Also, there were 15 or so sheep feeding on the bluffs and cliffs. Quite a bit of erosion on the bluffs close to the Elk River. A large hole has appeared in the clog face, about 20’ up—some water was running from it. Surf was from the W, 1-2 ft. Sets 3 ft.

Conditions

Temperature: 51 F. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: SW. Tide Level: 1.0 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 7. Number of dogs: 2. Walking or running: 7.

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 3. Cars/trucks on beach, allowed: 2.

Notable Wildlife

A seal was fishing the mouth of the Elk River, a flock of maybe 30 Sandpipers was feeding in the wet sand, and a couple geese we’re flying south.

Driftline Content

Small rocks, Shells, Wood pieces.

Natural Changes

Landslides/major boulder falls, Newly exposed roots/trees falling.