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/