February 29th 2024 Leap Day 12 North Bound 0 South Bound 9 hrs Calm seas light cross winds with clear views South (East) across Santa Monica Bay and to the North(East) clear view of the Channel Islands. One dozen (12) Gray Whales were observed including two thin Gray Whales and one severely emaciated Gray Whale … Continue reading One Dozen Gray Whales on Leap Day 2024
1 North Bound 0 South Bound 5.5 hrs February 22,2024 Thursday One north bound, large adult Gray Whale observed passing Bird Rock just before the Bay Watch boat slowly rounded Bird Rock. The whale continued on its migration, bearing left and out to deeper water blowing just once with each surface interval as it made … Continue reading One North Bound Gray Whale: Solar SunDogs and Partial Solar Tower at Sunset: SpaceX Rocket Launch 8:11pm PST
February 21,2024 Wednesday 2 North Bound Gray Whales 0 South Bound 5.25 hrs REW (3) Partly sunny, partly cloudy day with muddy nearshore water from the recent rain runoff didn't prevent Bottlenose Dolphins from displaying hunting and social behaviors for the majority of the day; delighting beachgoers with non stop action. Lob tailing, leaping (porpoising) … Continue reading Two Gray Whales, Dozens of Dolphins, Followed by Two Sun Dogs at Sunset
February 20, 2024 Tuesday 0 North Bound 0 South Bound 2.5 hrs Rain on and off all day. Drivers advised to use caution along all roads and low lying areas for accumulated water, mud and debris. Westward Road has a couple of small mud slides blocking the road in sections creating a single lane. Erosion … Continue reading Another Day of Rain and High Surf Advisories
0 North Bound 0 South Bound 3 hrs ***REW 1 February 19, 2024 Monday Steady rain all night and into the morning followed by periods of light rain and drizzle in the afternoon. Driving was treacherous through the canyon roads with fallen rocks and mud slides. Hillside waterfalls pumped muddy water into the ocean from … Continue reading PCH Lane Closures as Storm Surge and Rain Continues
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