Sandy Point is about three to four meters above mean sea level. Its low undulating sandy surface has been significantly modified by channel dredging and home construction.
Coastal Processes of the Whatcom County Mainland (dnr.wa.gov)Numerous natural erosional and depositional processes operate upon shorelines to create a diversity of coastal landforms. Waves are among the most important causes of this diversity as they remove, build, and shape beaches and sea cliffs.
