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Beautiful sunny day at Lone Ranch Beach. The driftline was thin and made up of small stones and algea/kelp. Although the beach was peaceful, the surf was rolling. Huge waves were crashing against the offshore rocks. Magnificent! Last week, two men fishing from rocks at Lone Ranch Beach, were washed into the ocean when a rogue wave took them by surprise. They survived, but one was in serious condition with facial and skull fractures. This is a warning to all who walk and use the beaches, especially in winter. The tide was an outgoing tide when it happened.

Conditions

Temperature: 65 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Tide Level: 1.2 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 24. Number of dogs: 11. Walking or running: 8. Playing in surf: 1. Playing in sand: 7. Sitting: 3. Tidepooling: 4. Other Activities: 1.

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 12.

Notable Wildlife

Harbor seals on offshore rocks

Driftline Content

Seaweeds and seagrass, Small rocks.

Actions & Comments

The Brookings Planning Commission has given final approval for the Borax development. This development is extensive and includes homes and a hotel among other things. Since this is right across Highway 101 from Lone Ranch Beach (Mile 10), I will keep watching for any changes to the beach as development progresses.

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April 14, 2021

I walked north from Lone Ranch beach, crossing over, I believe, into mile 11/ Cape Ferrelo.

Lavenne22

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October 2, 2015

Pretty quiet day.

SMathis

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September 4, 2015

Streams have been re-directed through natural modification of beach topography.

SMathis

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April 12, 2015

Nice day to do a survey.

SMathis

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January 28, 2015

No apparent modifications or other changes.

SMathis

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October 12, 2014

Extreme Surf.

SMathis

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September 12, 2014

Nice pleasant day.

SMathis

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July 15, 2014

Pleasant but foggy day.

SMathis