If you haven't been to the SK recently check out these photos.
https://www.sandiegoreader.com/news/2018/dec/26/christmas-king-tides-ravage-cardiff-sea/#
Well that should keep your pole up higher and out of the water..
Looks horrendous!
Yikes!
So much for the Cardiff State Living Shoreline project.
https://www.thecoastnews.com/living-shoreline-project-gets-underway-in-cardiff/
That stretch of beach has ruined more than a few engineering careers.
Can't beat Mother Nature