Mile 238 Report
Salishan Spit, North Lagoon, Siletz Bay
April 18, 2021
Rip-rap projects are winding down.
Report Details
Rip-rap projects are winding down. The presence of additional rip-rap on the beach reduces the width of the beach so walking the complete Mile 238 is often impossible.
Conditions
Temperature: 52 F. Cloud Cover: Foggy.
Human Activities
Number of people: 1. Walking or running: 1.
Driftline Content
Small rocks, Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Wood pieces.
Man-made Modifications
New riprap or shoreline protection structures. Lots of new rip-rap along Mile 238, although the months-long rip-rap project seems to be nearing completion. Most heavy equipment is gone now. Some boulders are still piled up in holding areas. Rip-rap extends out further into beach from brush line so waves hit the rocks even at low tide.
Actions & Comments
Beachcombers should be aware of physical changes on the beach and alerted to sneaker waves.
Cathy238
CoastWatcher
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Mile 238
Salishan Spit, North Lagoon, Siletz Bay
Beach was completely deserted today. The only usable accesses are at 50B and in between properties 281 and 283.
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Some beach accesses have been reopened (50B and between property 281/283).
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Very little beach to walk on at this time of year at high tide.
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Mile 238
Salishan Spit, North Lagoon, Siletz Bay
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Mile 238
Salishan Spit, North Lagoon, Siletz Bay
Several riprap projects are underway in Mile 238.
Cathy238