The sport of wave watching might be a better title 😋
We do have a lot of expensive glass brought to bear on the subject, especially during the King Tides of November, December, and January. This collection of surf images was captured in September, (when the weather and light was awesome) and in November (when the rain was pelting down.) And again, in December.
The weather was so nice in December that Liddy and I took a couple of hours to go walking on the beach on the north side of the park. But that’ is another story.
Click through to see some of the surf that the crowd comes to capture.
Surf Paparazzi
This kind of crowd is typical when there is a high surf running at Cape Disappointment.
You can check the forecast at some of the wind and tide sites. My favorite is Windfinder.com
September
This is a classic illustration of a wave reflecting off the cliffs back towards the bay where it collides with the next wave coming in. The results can be stupendous
It was approaching sunset. The light was just marvelous! This slow roller came into the bay and exploded on the rocks
There is crazy surf action to be found at Cape Disappointment when the conditions are right.
A wave rolls in and explodes in a cloud of spray at Cape Disappointment.
November
A huge wave at Cape Disappointment looks as if it is spreading wings and about to leap into the air like a bird. The top of the lighthouse can just be seen through a gap in the spray.
December
Fantastic surf forms from Cape Disappointment, WA
Fantastic surf forms from Cape Disappointment, WA
Fantastic surf forms from Cape Disappointment, WA
Fantastic surf forms from Cape Disappointment, WA
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