gray whale migration
Surfing Dolphins, Sun Halo: No Gray Whales
High winds yesterday and overnight left piles of sand accumulation in the parking lot. Massive erosion at the base of the rock climbing wall to the base of the bluff at a right angle. Sand from within the rocky edge of the cliff is eroded and exposing large boulders with mossy sea grass and intertidal … Continue reading Surfing Dolphins, Sun Halo: No Gray Whales
Four North Bound Gray Whales at Point Dume
Four gray whales observed migrating past Point Dume Today. Sunny 62 degrees with steady 5 mph wind started the day. After noon the wind picked up to a steady 10 mph with gusts 20+mph, strong enough to blow beach chairs up and over. Despite the rough choppy surf and white caps, a trio of local … Continue reading Four North Bound Gray Whales at Point Dume
Valentine’s Day 2023 No Gray Whales
Dark stormy overhead clouds with bright sunshine over land started the day with calm seas. Mild 1-3 mph winds that changed mid day as the winds picked up after noon to 18 +mph and gusts over 25 mph blowing sand into the air and accumulations in the lower lying areas including the parking lot. A … Continue reading Valentine’s Day 2023 No Gray Whales
One South Bound Gray Whale
0 North Bound 1 South Bound 4 hrs Cloudy overcast, 59 degrees, calm glassy ocean with clear sharp horizon. Parking lot remains open. One gray whale observed south bound six miles out.
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