This area is a persistent erosional hotspot that has been nourished numerous times. No clear cause has been identified, however extremely high erosion rates slightly south of this area are thought to have contributed to accelerated sand loss.

This area was also evaluated as part of the Miami-Dade County Morphological Change Study (Coastal Systems International, 2006). The study recommended that no immediate action be taken since this hotspot is within the long-term area of influence of breakwater structures constructed to the south.

As material continues to accrete on the beach areas north of the breakwaters, areas as far as 5,000 feet to the north, including the 44th street area  are anticipated to increase in width and become stabilized. As such no structures are anticipated at this time.

Within the past year, the 44th street site has experienced severe erosion seasonally resulting in dune impacts and loss of the beach. Over this past summer there was significant natural recovery of up to 40’ of dry beach. A truck haul nourishment of the area conducted by the County is currently underway to increase berm elevation and width and provide for enhanced beach use.