Tag Archives: crashing waves

•

Robert Goldberg recently photographed this huge wave hitting a rock off Shell Beach on The Sea Ranch.

The Pacific Ocean has been very loud lately. Give it the respect it deserves and keep a safe distance away. There has also been erosion and undercutting, especially from the King Tides, so be extra careful about bluff edges - they may not be stable. The coastline changes with the force of the waves.

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

Foggy this morning but the sun has prevailed this afternoon.

If you are on the coast and you'd like to get in the holiday spirit, consider attending the Ernest Bloch Bell Ringers Holiday Concert at Gualala Arts this Saturday, Dec. 13th at 3 pm. Four and a half octaves of beautiful handbells under the direction...of...me! Here's the link to Gualala Arts about the concert: https://gualalaarts.org/2025/12/holiday-concert-for-the-coast-2/

•

Paul Brewer visited Salt Point State Park recently. He found crashing waves and some beautiful waterfalls.

I'd sure like to see these waterfalls after today's storm is over - they should be in full flood!

Thanks to Paul for allowing me to share his photos with you here. To see much more of Paul's nature photography, here is his website: https://paulbrewer.smugmug.com/

We received more than 2 3/4 inches of rain from the previous storm, and my season to date total was 27.45 inches. It's pouring as I type this so the total will be going up...way up!

•

Don't get close to the bluff edge, especially after all the rain we've had here on the Mendonoma Coast. Roxanne Holmes didn't get wet with this crashing wave, but it was a close call! You can see a big wave forming behind this crashing wave.

Gail Jackson went to the Gualala Bluff Trail and got these photos.

It's pretty thrilling to observe the power of the ocean at moments like these.

Thanks to Roxanne and Gail for allowing me to share their photos with you here.

It's raining as I type this. So far this season I've recorded 37.15 inches. 50 inches total is a normal winter, to give  you perspective. I'm on day eight of no power, and I've run out of propane for my generator. But I'm getting help to keep the generator on for short periods of time with 5 gallon propane cylinders. Wood stove is going, and a certain kitty I adopted loves laying in front of that stove. Many others here on the coast are in a similar predicament. We help each other as we can, and we smile through the experience...because, really, what else can you do?

• 2 Comments

•

Last week the Pacific Ocean was turbulent, and big waves hit coastal bluffs, rocks and beaches. Phil Lewenthal photographed the impressive action at Salt Point State Park.

It gives me goosebumps to see the power of these crashing waves.

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

•

Big, fat swells are rolling in today in advance of several storms. Bob Rutemoeller recently photographed some big surf off the Point Arena-Stornetta Lands.

You can see the beautiful Point Arena Lighthouse in the background. The Lands, and the Lighthouse, are such a gift for locals and visitors alike.

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