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A strong storm out of New Zealand brought HUGE surf to the south facing beaches along the southern California coastline.
The Newport Wedge had 12-15 ft. waves today and it's expected that they will creep up even higher tomorrow.
This photographer nearly lost his gear not long after this photo was taken!
The beach appears empty...but, it is not!
These guys are contemplating whether to watch or be watched...
The line of people went up and down the beach as far as you could see.
...and cameras galore!
The Wedge is known for swells that bounce off the rock jetty and form tubes that body surfers can't resist.
I am SO glad I am NOT his mother!
Can you see the body surfer in there?
The ocean pulled away a lot of sand off the beach.
There was about a 5 ft. drop off from the sand to the water.
You will be able to see it in some photos ahead...
It wasn't long before the water jumped the wall of sand and swamped us!
Including ME!
This guy nearly lost his gear!
But, he is still taking photos!
Amazing!
My son-in-law is holding my grandson...checking out the surf!
He is a surfer but declined the temptation to get out there today...
Thank God!
The life guards had to pluck a few body surfers out of the water.
I think I know what this guy might be saying...I won't spell it out here, though.
Hmmmm....over or under???
I would choose UNDER!
The sand in the foreground is about 5 feet higher than the water level.
The mist from the surf was like a fog at times.
...and it is supposed to be even bigger tomorrow...
I just might go back!
Watery Wednesday
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