Stillwater Cove facts for kids
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 Stillwater Cove
Location in California
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| Location | Fort Ross, California |
| Coordinates | 38°32′45″N 123°17′55″W / 38.54583°N 123.29861°W |
| Type | Inlet |
| Max. length | 0.13 kilometres (0.08 miles) |
| Max. width | 0.16 kilometres (0.1 miles) |
| Surface area | 0.03 square kilometres (0.01 square miles) |
| Shore length1 | 0.34 kilometres (0.21 miles) |
| 1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. | |
Stillwater Cove is a small part of the ocean that reaches into the land. It is located in California, between the historic area of Fort Ross, California and Salt Point State Park. This beautiful cove is open for everyone to visit and enjoy.
People sometimes hunt for red abalone here. Abalone are a type of sea snail with a very pretty shell. Stillwater Cove is right next to Stillwater Cove Regional Park, which is a great place for outdoor activities. There is also a farm, called a ranch, nearby.
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What Makes Stillwater Cove Special?
Stillwater Cove is a very special place along the California coast. It faces south, which helps protect it from strong winds that usually blow from the northwest. This makes the water inside the cove calmer.
How Waves Behave Here
Even though the cove is protected, large ocean waves, called swells, can still reach it during winter. These big waves come from the northwest. However, when they get close to a place called Pescadero Point, they bend and spread out. This bending is called refraction. It helps keep the cove from getting hit by the full force of the waves.
How Deep is the Water?
The water in Stillwater Cove is about 9 to 14 meters (around 30 to 46 feet) deep. Near the rocks at Pescadero Point, the water is about 12 meters (around 39 feet) deep.
A Special Place for Nature
The California Coastal Commission has officially named Stillwater Cove an "Area of Special Biological Significance." This means the area is very important for plants and animals that live in the ocean. It is protected to make sure these living things can thrive.
