Mile 310 - Arcadia Beach N, Wayside, Lion Rock, Humbug Point - March 24, 2010

Report Details

Pleasant mid week day during spring break week - part sun and clouds but with a fairly stiff breeze. A lot of people on the mile - approx 55 with 9 dogs. But everyone seemed to be respectful of the mile with little trash noted. Overall the mile was quite clean with not much of a driftline. Regarding sand removal, this winter has been more kind - about 1ft-2ft gone on north end of the mile with a bit more on south end. Construction continues on several very large beach front homes but I did not note any impact on the bluff or prior rip rap - will keep a look out.

Conditions

Temperature: 55 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: SW. Tide Level: 4.0 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 55. Number of dogs: 9. A lot of activity with walkers and play on the beach - many young peoople most likely on spring break. All well behaved and seemed conscious re trash and the overall care for the beach.

Concerns

Apparent violations: none.

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 23.

Notable Wildlife

Nothing notable

Driftline Content

Seaweeds and seagrass, Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea), Shells, Wood pieces.

Man-made Modifications

none noted

Natural Changes

none noted