Surfside Homeowners Association

Seabreeze Lake – Update 10.06.25

In 2025, Surfside treated the most severe blue-green algae bloom experienced on Seabreeze lake.  As a result, the current brown coloring of Seabreeze, which is part of the Pacific County drainage system, is likely due to the historic algae bloom die-off.  Based on water samples taken, oxygen levels are currently low.  The fish die-off is overwhelmingly of the Sculpin species, which appear to be particularly sensitive to low oxygen levels.  We have communicated with Washington State Fish & Wildlife, and other agencies have been notified of the event.  In discussions with two biologists, the recommendation is to continue monitoring for further changes, and to let nature run its course.  They have assured us that the water is not toxic, and tests are being run at independent laboratories as confirmation.  There is uncertainty if some of the fish die-off is due to low oxygen levels or a lack of an adequate food supply.  With the water clarity improvement in Seabreeze, the lack of vegetation and other food sources are becoming more visible.  Surfside has been working with Fish and Wildlife to remove the grass carp from Seabreeze, so that vegetation will have a chance to regrow in the lake.  Adequate native vegetation is needed to help ensure healthy water in Seabreeze lake and create a sustainable environment for aquatic species.

Budget Committee

Budget Workshop: Saturday, 10/11 at 9am, Surfside Boardroom or via Zoom

Water Department emergency AFTER HOURS contact number: 360-783-2426

2024 Surfside Financial Reports

• Chipping Site: Closed for the season 2025. A chipper will be delivered end of September.
  We will inform you when mulch will be available for Surfside members.
  
• Summer RV Season Ends October 31st
  Unless your lot is exempt per covenants, all RVs must be removed by October 31st!
  From November 1st until March 14th, you can get  Winter RV Permit for up to 60 days.  A Winter RV Permit is issued for up to 21 days at a time and cannot exceed 60 days total.  While using a winter permit, you must be actively occupying the RV each night! No full time RV residency is allowed in Surfside! If you need a winter permit, please call the HOA Office.
• Emergency Management Committee has issued the Surfside Emergency Action Plan.
  Please review document here.

• Want to join an online Committee Meeting? Links are found HERE.

• Revised Talking Points Wildfire plan

• Pacific County is inviting residents to participate in their Open House Events to discuss topics, such as housing, climate change, and transportation.
  This is part of the 2027 Comprehensive Planning Process. Please follow this link to get more detailed information. The next Open House Event is scheduled for Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 4pm in South Bend.  You can attend in person or via Zoom.

The photos above were all taken by members.

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