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CoastWatch Mile 104 County Coos Description Bullards Beach west of the Campground Boundaries N 43° 9.341', W 124° 24.779' to N 43° 8.548', W 124° 25.098' Google Maps Nearby Roads, Directions to/from, Google photos, Satellite image, Terrain overlay OPRD Map Whisky Run Beach to Coquille River (2) Vehicles • Motor vehicle travel is allowed at any time from Fivemile Point (43° 13.2228', Mile 109), southerly to the northerly beach access parking area at Bullards Beach State Park (43° 08.9484', Mile 104). • Motor vehicle travel is prohibited from the northerly beach access parking area at Bullards Beach State Park (43° 08.9484', Mile 104), southerly to north of China Creek (43° 04.3938', Mile 98), except as follows: Motor vehicles are allowed at any time on the ocean shore at the south jetty of the Coquille River between (43° 07.3566', Mile 102) and (43° 07.3398', Mile 102). Weather Current Weather Conditions at nearby stations (may take a minute or two on a dialup connection) Tides The NOAA Tide Predictions site may be found here. Click on the station nearest to your location to see predicted tides in graphical and tabular formats. Photo Vehicle tracks on a closed part of Bullard's Beach.   3/18/13 This photo was taken looking south on a part of the closed beach at Bullard's Beach. T-money

28 REPORTS FOR MILE 104: T-money Mar 18, 2013 6:00 PM   A chilly and windy day at the beach. Mostly cloudy with the sun trying to break through. Two vehicles in the parking lot upon arrival. A couple with a dog are north, walking towards the parking lot. Another couple passes me and does the same. Wind has eroded a once buried bed of beach rocks along the southern side. Vehicle tracks are seen within the prohibited area. 150 yards south of the sign, a vehicle turned around, probably realizing there was wrong doing. A few groups of seagulls, and 18-20 Sanderlings were spotted. No signs of garbage or man-made debris within the shoreline. Large amounts of driftwood remain among the high shoreline. Considerable erosion occurring along the northern dunes. Only shells,rocks and wood pieces in driftline.   MORE    Vehicle tracks on a closed part of Bullard's Beach.    Description: This photo was taken looking south on a part of the closed beach at Bullard's Beach. Polished stones on wind-blown beach.    T-money Mar 4, 2013 11:00 AM   The weather was mostly cloudy with 10-14 mph winds. Later, changing to partly cloudy. Discovered an unusual floor mat that was pretty torn up and had mussels attached to it. No vegetation, had been newly washed up along the shoreline. Lots of driftwood closer to dunes. No mammals, birds, or invertebrates were spotted.   MORE    Possible Japanese floor mat.    Description: This floor mat had mussels on it, indicating that it had been at sea for some time. The design looks like it might have come from Japan. Location: Mile 104 beachnut Jul 30, 2012 6:15 AM   A cloudy but calm morning saw just me and a few gulls on the beach, while about 20 cormorants, a pelican and other gulls flew offshore. The human/dog ratio changed on the return trip though, but not the live critter count. Four dead baby Common Murres were in the high line, missing flesh but still recognizable. Lots of stones north of the bathroom area and scattered litter: styrofoam, a couple of bottles, a rusty garden tool. No tsunami stuff. Considerable erosion of foredune and dune areas, doubtless from winter storms because it wasn't recent. Three walkers had unleashed dogs, and one guy was actually riding his bicycle down on the sand.   MORE  beachnut Jan 30, 2011 1:30 PM   Scads of people were out enjoying a calm, sunny January Sunday. Most were rock hunting, but two were on horses, two others walking, one sitting, three playing in the sand. Four large dogs were out and not on leashes. Not much wildlife, living or dead. A few gulls were hanging out. Lots of angelwings, mostly intact, and pieces of other shells were in the drift line. Some areas of rock were available for those so inclined. Trash was light and mostly from the ocean: fragmented hard plastic pieces and ropes. The big sign prohibiting motor vehicles has been knocked askew by high storm surges lately.   MORE  beachnut Nov 7, 2010 7:00 AM   No one else was out on this calm morning after two days of extremely high surf--at least when we started north. Erosion of the dune area was very noticeable north of the parking lot at Bullards Beach, and there was an unusually dense collection of driftwood and logs just south of the parking area. Oceanborne litter was not abundant but filled half a SOLV bag. A full-size pickup truck came speeding down from Whiskey Run and went past the Motorized Vehicles Prohibited sign just north of the beach parking lot. The guy driving with at least one big dog in the cab was obviously entranced by a huge pile of fishing nets. From his tire tracks, he tried mightily to break up the nets and their treasure. No go. Toooo bad.    MORE  beachnut Jul 17, 2010 6:30 AM   The wind was brisk, but the sun was shining,and we had the beach to ourselves practically the whole outing. Lots of stones and some agates were strewn along large stretches of my mile and beyond. Most of the logs of winter have either moved on or been buried by the blowing sands of summer. Nothing much in the driftline. One cormorant flew overhead, and several gulls and a handful of Sanderlings mined the waterline. Litter from the sea was light for a change. Five people came onto the beach as we were leaving: two walking with dogs and three others rock hunting. A large driftwood hut has been built over the dune from the parking lot.   MORE  Doug C Apr 25, 2010 2:30 PM   This was a walk on the northern 2/3rds of the mile from the Bullards Beach parking lot due west of the campground. Beautiful calm day. Five people (2 dogs) were out walking. Heavy erosion of "No Vehicle" sign and vegetated foredune noted by 'beachnut' earlier was photographed. Estimated 10 feet removed at sign and more at foredune. Water line at near low tide was clean. Lots of debris (wood, plastic)as well as shells at the high tide line.   MORE    3.5-inch Fish    Location: West of parking lot, above the mid-tide line No Vehicle Sign Illustrating Beach Erosion    Description: Person is 5'6". Estimated erosion from previous visit is 10 feet. Location: Northwest of Bullards Beach parking lot, mid-mile Foredune erosion    Description: Trails leading up to the top of the foredune were completely gone. Estimated erosion is 10-15 feet. Location: Slightly north of mid mile beachnut Apr 14, 2010 9:30 AM   Eight people and 1 unleashed dog were out on my mile this overcast morning. The people were mostly rock hunting. High surf and west winds brought in an abundance of litter, much of it glass and plastic bottles. The grassy dunes between the northern beach access off the parking lot and the big NO VEHICLE sign have been heavily eroded by high surf of late. One dead cow (spine, hooves, back fur) in the high-tide line. Two lively flocks of Sanderlings foraged in the waterline; 6 Kildeer mined the sand among the logs along the high line; 2 unknown seabirds of gull size hung out near the cow carcass. Several log structures were on the beach over the hill from the parking lot.   MORE  beachnut Feb 28, 2010 7:00 AM   Only two other people were out at 7 a.m. with me: rockhunting in a dicey surf resulting from the Chilean earthquake/tidal wave situation more than 24 hours earlier. Wildlife was scarce: only one gull that I startled from the tideline. Non-living entities were abundant in the form of lots more logs drifting in since my last report. In many areas, the accumulation extended at least 20 feet up the beach from the high-tide line to the base of the grassy dunes. The dunes are even more eroded by high surf. Styrofoam, plastic water bottles and assorted footwear constituted the bulk of trash collected.   MORE  beachnut Jan 25, 2010 10:30 AM   Only one other person (beachcombing) was out on my mile today several hours after high tide, but that's not surprising. Surf advisories were out and the swells were running at least 16 feet. Consequently, the waves were still coming in to the base of the dunes at times, spewing foam as they went. Beach grass roots were exposed by wave overtopping the whole mile. Logs and big branches were numerous on the beach and many were moving around with the water as well. The wrackline had many scatterings of Styrofoam and also water bottles. No animal bodies; they probably were pulverized or taken out to sea. Not much wildlife, apart from gulls and Sanderlings.   MORE  beachnut Dec 21, 2009 2:00 PM   At last, a break in the rain and wind occurred. I took advantage of it even though the tide was high and the surf was running way up the beach. No worries. Also absent was any wildlife: no birds, no seals, no people. That was unusual for this popular beach close to a state campground and a town with beachniks galore. There appeared to be new logs coming in, as well as large branches. Ocean-borne trash was evident and I hauled out a half-SOLV bag full. Shells , ocean-based debris and Styrofoam in driftline. Erosion of the foredune, and wave overtopping was evident, although not while I was walking--mercifully.   MORE  beachnut Nov 22, 2009 9:00 AM   High surf and screaming winds occurred the night before my beach walk. They took a high toll on seabirds along my mile and into mile 105: 15 (12 Northern Fulmar, 2 Western Grebe & 1 cormorant). There might even have been more, but thick foam obscured the tideline. Those I saw were on the high line. Many live gulls, afew crows and several Sanderlings on the beach. Wave overtopping was evident in several spots, though not fresh. Many big logs have either washed in or been newly exposed; some were high in the dunes. Seaborne litter, alas, was numerous and I hauled out a SOLV bag full -- mostly plastic bottles and some styrofoam, even a men's hiking boot. Shells,kelp/algae,and wood in driftline. Two people walking on beach.   MORE    Northern Fulmar    Description: dead, unbanded Northern Fulmar; 12 others of the same kind were in the high tideline on mile 101 and into mile 102. Location: bullards beach northward from the parking area surf's up    Description: High surf damage along much of the mile was evident. This segment was several hundred yards north of the big Motor Vehicles Prohibited sign. beachnut Apr 14, 2009 7:30 AM   There was not much human or animal activity on this stretch on this blustery morning. However, that did not stop an ATV operator coming south from Whiskey Run access. This person went several yards beyond the MOTOR VEHICLES PROHIBITED sign, which I'm sure he/she "didn't see." Otherwise, there are many logs and big chunks of wood at the base of the dunes, if not right up in the dunes, along this stretch. Some litter, ocean-borne and plastic or Styrofoam for the most part. Kelp/algae in the driftline. Low human impact (1)-rockhunting.   MORE  beachnut Dec 31, 2008 9:00 AM   Only one other person was out of my mile today, though it was a pleasant beach-walking time. Unfortunately it was also attractive for atv operators, one of which I encountered in the flesh. He was not fazed by my telling him atvs are not allowed on this stretch and continued onward. So I notified Bullard's Beach State Park staff, which planned to take action. Other atv tracks were visible north of Bullards. Some bird activity: a few gulls, several Sanderlings, a half-dozen gulls offshore. Logs are either being uncovered or are coming onto shore now. Bull kelp and logs are notable in the dune grasses at several points, indicating wave overtopping. Erosion of the foredune. Shells, small rocks, wood pieces, land-and ocean-based debris in driftline. Low human impact (2)-one walking with a dog and one driving an ATV on a restricted beach.   MORE  beachnut Dec 10, 2008 10:00 AM   There wasn't much to see or report on this sunny but chilly morning. Two walkers came in from the campground, and two others were resident-regulars. For some reason there was a noticeable amount of rope and plastic debris, which I removed. The sea was fairly calm. Several sanderlings fed in the water line, and a few gulls flew out at sea. Shells, animal casings, kelp/algae, small rocks in driftline.   MORE  beachnut Jul 31, 2008 8:30 AM   A glorious, sunny, almost-windless day at the beach. The only complaint was a churned up beach caused by 4 horses to-ing and fro-ing. Wildlife was not evident, apart from one gull flying offshore. Green slimy foam was coming in on the tide. Not much litter for a change. two driftwood structures noted -- one just over the dune from the parking lot and the other at the southern edge of mile 105 (fairly elaborate for that sort of thing). Scatterings of kelp, seaweed, logs and branches, shell fragments, some gravel collections. Moderate human impact (15)- 9 walking, 2 fishing and 4 on horses.   MORE  beachnut Apr 1, 2008 10:00 AM   The only development of note is a very large sign prohibiting vehicles from going south of it on the beach. The sign is attached to a steel i-beam embedded in the high-tide area perhaps a quarter of a mile north of the beach parking lot. This one's chance of survival in storm surges is probably better than the wooden posts used in years past. Kelp, shells, small rocks and ocean-based debris in driftline. A few gulls and a flock of Sanderlings on the shoreline. The dune erosion appears to have halted now that the tide levels are falling slightly, and it is again possible to walk safely, but cautiously, at high tide. Low human impact (3)-1 walking, 2 on horseback. One dog.   MORE  beachnut Jan 13, 2008 9:00 AM   There is much dune erosion in my mile and one beyond. The water from the high tides, pacific storms and surf advisories has encroached well into the dunes, leaving exposed beachgrass roots and numerous logs and other debris above the normal water line. Ocean-borne litter is abundant; I removed 1 Solv bag full and could have taken out three more if I'd been able to cart them all at once. Styrofoam chunks and plastic bottles were the most common debris. Shell fragments and small rocks were notable in the surf line. Canada Geese flying south and a few gulls offshore. Low human impact (5)-3 walking and 2 rockhunting. 3 dogs.   MORE  beachnut Dec 7, 2007 10:30 AM   The pitch of the beach (about 20 degrees) and the heighth of the tides are moving the accumulated logs from the dune base. Some are tossed inland; others out to sea or wherever. There will be at least two nonexistent beach areas at stormy high tides; at the southern end and perhaps a quarter mile past the horse trail sign northward. There was minimal animal activity and nonexistent human activity, probably because of the high wind and still-stormy tides. One Solv bag of litter removed. Shells, kelp/algae, wood pieces, ocean-based debris, Styrofoam, plastic bottles and plastic fragments. Some Sanderlings foraging in the surfline. A few gulls flying offshore.   MORE  beachnut Nov 20, 2007 12:00 AM   It's beginning to look a lot like winter on the beach now, apart from the usual northerly winds. The high tides are lapping at the dune base in the usual areas and the terrain is leveling out. Four dead immature gulls. Gulls and pelicans flying offshore. Sanderlings foraging in the surf. One vehicle on beach in allowed area. Sea foam thick along most of the mile. Ocean-based debris in driftline. Two bags of plastic trash removed. Low human impact(3)-1 walking,and 2 rockhunting. One dog.   MORE  beachnut Oct 23, 2007 2:00 PM   A perfect day, a perfect beach. Sanderlings in surfline. Gulls on beach. Moderate human impact (9)- 6 walking and 3 sitting. Two dogs.   MORE  Doug C Sep 15, 2007 11:00 AM   We visited this mile as part of the SOLV Beach Cleanup. This section was fairly clean. Small amount of plastic bags and bottles were found (5 lbs) and removed mostly from high dunes below the beachgrass. Surfline was relatively free from non-natural debris. Kelp/algae, shells, animal casings, small rocks, wood and Styrofoam in the driftline. Shore birds moving in response to humans. Numerous gulls on the beach. Dead gull noted. About 14 people were out on a beautiful day, mostly walking or beachcombing.   MORE  beachnut Sep 13, 2007 12:00 PM   Small rocks and wood pieces in the driftline. Two groups of pelicans flying north over the waves. Gulls at the surfline. An unidentified raptor on the beach. For a change, little litter from shore or sea was observed on this stretch. The mile continues to be underpopulated by humans, odd for its proximity to a large campground with constant occupancy as well as being a favorite venue for area residents. Low human impact (10)- 7 walking, 1 sitting and 2 fishing. 2 dogs.   MORE  beachnut Aug 9, 2007 8:00 AM   The campground was full so it was surprising so few people were at the beach on this windless morning. Litter continues to be a problem, mostly in the area just over the dune from the parking lot because that is where people hang out. Most of what I removed, however, was plastic bottles from the sea. I noticed no dead animals for a change, but did not walk where the really high tides had been the previous week. Kelp/algae, small rocks in driftline. Sanderlings foraging in surfline. Gulls on beach. Four Cormorants close to shore and several pelicans offshore. Tracks of three vehicles in allowed area. Low human impact (6)- 3 walking, 1 rockhunting and 2 fishing.   MORE  beachnut Jun 6, 2007 7:30 AM   Kelp/algae, small rocks and styrofoam in the driftline. Few shorebirds, crows and gull on dry sand. 1 dead Common Murre and 1 dead gull. There was not much activity -- human or otherwise -- on this intermittently rainy morning. Low human impact (2)-1 walking and 1 rockhunting. 1 dog. The only notable development was scattered pockets of gravel and rockbeds being uncovered basically from the southern mile boundary to about a half mile.   MORE  beachnut May 23, 2007 7:30 AM   It was a glorious morning to walk the beach, but apart from me there were only four others out enjoying it -- and three of them didn't walk that far. There appears to be less litter coming in from the sea, perhaps because there have been no storms lately to blow it in. Beach begining to build up. Animal casings and small rocks in driftline. Flocks of Sanderlings and 8 sandpiper-sized shorebirds at surfline. Gulls and fishing pelicans out at sea. Low human impact (4)- 3 walking and 1 driving jeep and fishing, 2 dogs.   MORE  beachnut May 13, 2007 4:00 AM   Plastic litter from the sea, mostly, was obvious. Northerly winds are blowing sand that is starting to cover the winter accumulation of logs and debris, but these are still visible at this point. Baby crab carcasses in the driftline. Sanderlings and crows feeding at surfline and moving in response to humans and dogs. Gulls and about 24 Pelicans fishing offshore. Moderate human impact (14)-10 walking and 4 fishing, 4 dogs.   MORE  D Brittain Dec 22, 2005 8:30 AM   Virgin sand with large driftwood logs against foredunes. Low human impact (0). 1 gull in flight.   MORE