Tag Archives: Coast Guard Beach

Interesting Sand Patterns At Nauset Spit On Cape Cod.

There were the coolest patterns of sand at the end of Coast Guard Beach by Nauset Spit. It almost looks like a tray of swirled fudge. (Click on blog link to see larger photo

You can see the formations as you look out onto Nauset Marsh from the backside of Coast Guard Beach.

Pretty interesting, don’t you think?

Coast Guard Beach Is Open And Gorgeous On Cape Cod!

We took a long walk on Coast Guard Beach yesterday  morning. High tide was a little after noon, so we went out early so we could get back before the tides came in. You can’t walk on Coast Guard Beach at high tide as the water comes right up to the dunes where the trail is.

It was still pretty chilly here as we had our winter jackets on with a fleece vest underneath. The wind was blowing and it was cold.

We keep wondering what will happen this summer if there is no beach at high tide. Or, will Mother Nature straighten it all out by then?

 

 

Nauset Spit On Cape Cod Was Spectacular At Low Tide.

I love walking to the end of Coast Guard Beach. It’s a beautiful walk where you might see some nesting birds. It was low tide when we walked there last and the ripples in the sand made for such an interesting photograph.

You have Coast Guard Beach on the left and Nauset Beach way in the distance on the right. You can see the little specks of people across Nauset Spit walking on Nauset Beach.

(I took this photograph last week before Coast Guard Beach was closed because of heavy erosion.)

Coast Guard Beach On Cape Cod Closed Because Of Heavy Erosion.

I was surprised to read an article in the Cape Cod Times on Thursday morning stating that Coast Guard Beach was temporarily closed due to heavy erosion. It showed a photograph where the water had proceeded past where the trail to the beach ends… where the little bench for viewing was. Wow! The water came up very high.

So we took a ride down there and saw this sign that said the beach was closed. We’ve had quite a few storms lately with high winds and high tides and pounding waves. They have really done a number on the beaches, especially Coast Guard Beach. In the article it stated that there was quite a steep drop off from the end of the trail to the beach.

I’ll keep you posted when I hear anything else…