Tacoma, WA

Pierce County

Molt Search Report
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06/27/2025 | 5:14 pm




"Search conducted on Owen Beach at Point Defiance Park… just past where the paved trail ends headed towards the point."

Collected crabs

Observation Type: Timed survey

Molts/crabs found: Yes

06/27/2025 | 5:14 pm

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'

High Tide (Predicted): 8:37 pm, 12.6'

High Tide (Observed): 8:36 pm, 12.6'

■ Observed ■ Predicted water level ⬤ Report time

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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1 Comment. Leave new

  • Elyse Kelsey
    June 30, 2025 2:27 pm

    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)

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