Pierce County
Tacoma, WA
Molt Search Report
User Submitted Data
Observation Type: Timed survey
Molts/crabs found: Yes
Search conducted on Owen Beach at Point Defiance Park… just past where the paved trail ends headed towards the point.
Tidal Overview
3 hours 27 minutes before high tide
Data from Tacoma, Commencement Bay, Sitcum Waterway (6.6 miles away)
Water Level (at time of report): 5:14 pm, 7.4' MLLW
High Tide (Predicted): 8:37 pm, 12.6' MLLW
High Tide (Observed): 8:36 pm, 12.6' MLLW
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Weather Overview
Wind Speed: 8 MPH
Wind Direction: SSW (192°)
Temperature: 64℉
Rainfall (Calendar Day): 0"
Rainfall (Past 24 Hours): 0.04"
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Hi Amy, congrats on your first report! If possible, try to include an item for scale in the report photo, such as sunglasses or an upside-down credit card if you don’t have calipers on hand– this helps keep the data quality high! Happy Molt Searching! Elyse (WSG Crab Team)