Tag Archives: big surf

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All these storms have brought big surf. Bill Oxford went out between storms to Black Point Beach on The Sea Ranch. He said the waves were massive.

We had a big storm today, which brought over two inches of rain. And it's still raining this afternoon. The weekend and the first of next week is predicted to be dry, so we will have a chance to dry out.

Thanks to Bill for allowing me to share his photo with you here. To see much more of Bill's nature photography, here is the link to his website: http://searanchphotos.com/

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Saturday's waves were described as "monsters," and "the biggest I've ever seen." Janet Burch went to Del Mar Point on The Sea Ranch to photograph the action.

In coves, sea foam was created by the action of the waves, coating rocks and bluff faces.

And big rolling waves threw water and foam into the air.

It was a very dramatic day on the Mendondoma Coast. Today the storms have gone, and there is nothing but beautiful sunshine. We need to dry out a bit after all the wonderful rains.

Thanks to Janet for allowing me to share her photos with you here. One more of Janet's photos will be in Thursday's edition of the Independent Coast Observer in my column.

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Rick and Teresa Denniston took a walk at Gualala Point Regional Park. The wave were crashing quite dramatically.

Crashing waves at Gualala Point Regional Park by Rick Deniston

We are waiting for a big storm to hit. Residents have stocked up on food and firewood, just in case. Winds of 40 miles an hour are predicted and that can mean power outages. We need the rain so we say, "Bring it on, Mother Nature!"

Thanks to Rick and Teresa for allowing me to share their photo with you here.

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Richard Hansen photographed a big wave hitting Castle Rock, which is off Gualala. Castle Rock is perhaps seventy feet high.

Big wave hits Castle Rock 2.4.16 by Richard Hansen

Here's one of my favorite photos Richard has taken of waves at Castle Rock - here's a monster wave!

Monster Wave threatens Castle Rock by Richard Hansen (Medium)

Thanks to Richard for allowing me to share his photos with you here.

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Storms bring big surf, and when the moon is full the results can be spectacular. Michael Alexander was out exploring the Point Arena-Stornetta Lands recently and this is what he saw.

Big surf at the Stornetta Lands by Michael Alexander

When the surf is this big, mist drifts across the land. The power of the Pacific Ocean is wonderful to behold. And, of course, to respect.

Thanks to Michael for allowing me to share his photo with you here.