Giant Wave Explosions Shore Acres, Oregon October 2019

[@MegaSnow121]

“Breathtaking” does not adequately describe this video. it is stunning. The power of the Pacific Ocean displayed at it’s best. I drive out to the Oregon coast several times a year, though I have never seen anything like this. :-) Thank you for reminding us of this natural beauty.

[@Seracdog]

Thank you... however, Mother Nature deserves all the credit! All I do is try and capture some of her beauty and pass it along!

[@MegaSnow121]

@@Seracdog You succeeded splendidly! :-)

[@Seracdog]

Thank you again! Last week, I just posted yet another Shore Acres video... check it out at kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYO1l5yXfKxrac0

[@Seracdog]

FYI. A wave event is forecast for Shore Acres tomorrow with waves possibly reaching 35' in height!

[@chalcedonyclapper1216]

Incredible. I love the oregon coast but the sheer strength of the ocean is a little scary sometimes. Great shots!

[@Seracdog]

A genuine Mother Nature fireworks show!

[@mipajaro1]

Fantadtic and powerful. So blessed to be able to see it and take photos to share. Thank you ever so much

[@Seracdog]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@fracturedfauve]

Watching this makes me miss the Oregon Coast so much. Shores Acres has always been my favorite place.

[@Seracdog]

Well, I hope this made you feel good! Shore Acres is indeed a very special place.

[@karlhungus5554]

Stunning images with perfectly-matched orchestration. I could watch several hours of it.

[@Seracdog]

It’s all thanks to Mother Nature...

[@2010ditta]

Well at least you only added the music over the pictures. That was awesome to look at...seems like a special place. Nice one.

[@Seracdog]

You are 1,000% right in inferring that music over the video portion would "kill" the video! One simply has to hear the waves to fully appreciate what one is seeing. I just wish I could find a way to include the concussion felt as the waves hit the shore!

[@OaktownGirl]

Wow! That's me fabulous footage. Thank you for sharing!

[@Seracdog]

It's always fun to view when Mother Nature decides to put on a show. Here's another if you need more wave action! kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZ_QnWZsoJmEa7s

[@Seracdog]

FYI. HUGE wave event forecast for tomorrow at Shore Acres in Oregon! It's been over a year since the last good show!

[@rreynolds9460]

Great camera work-

[@margaretr.4427]

Wonderful shots and video! Enjoyed your music choices as well.

[@Seracdog]

Thank you! The waves are an unbelievable sight!

[@marfanikiforoff3172]

Amazing shots, love it!

[@Seracdog]

Actually, the waves make it easy!

[@rhianimal19]

People who see it for the 1st time are blown away

[@Seracdog]

You got that right! Including me!

[@jean6061]

Wonderful images! A photographer's dream day at the shore!

[@Seracdog]

Amen! It's actually hard to take a bad shot!

[@Seracdog]

FYI. HUGE wave event forecast for tomorrow at Shore Acres in Oregon! It's been over a year since the last good show!

[@grom7826]

To put 300 ' into perspective the smokestack at Shell refinery in Martinez California is 310 feet tall, those waves aren't even close to 300 feet !

[@Seracdog]

I totally agree... what I said is that waves can reach heights of 300.' A local Coos Bay photographer named Steven Michael has photos of water from the explosions reaching over 350.' Check out his facebook page!

[@debrawehrly9551]

Spectacular...but deadly

[@Seracdog]

yes on both counts!

[@aubreybryan5332]

WOW.....That water is celebrating New Year

[@Seracdog]

Well... check out this vid, several of the shots were actually taken on Jan. 1 kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYO1l5yXfKxrac0

[@patrickngai2647]

Hey man thanks for your time and effort

[@Seracdog]

Thank you! I am happy to share a truly spectacular Mother Nature show! Unlike other Mother Nature shows, i.e. tornados, hurricanes, etc. there is no destruction, loss of life and best of all the show is free to all!

[@Seracdog]

FYI. HUGE wave event forecast for tomorrow at Shore Acres in Oregon! It's been over a year since the last good show!

[@richardlatza2234]

absolutely awesome photos

[@Seracdog]

Thank you, however the credit should go to Mother Nature for providing such an awesome show!

[@Seracdog]

FYI. HUGE wave event forecast for tomorrow at Shore Acres in Oregon! It's been over a year since the last good show!

[@tedbaxter5234]

Absolutely beautiful!

[@Seracdog]

Often when we see Mother Nature flexing her muscles, it's in a destructive manner i.e. tornado, hurricane, etc. It's nice to see her "showing off" her artistic side!

[@dbondozzz3538]

Dang I went there during this insane storm on 12/20/2018.... it was absolutely crazy!! Would go back

[@Seracdog]

It was indeed insane. Cool to see Mother Nature flexing her muscles in a non destructive way!

[@zeenadog7147]

Simply stunning!

[@Eclispestar]

Not just a good spot for flowers. I was born in North Bend so this was my favorite day trip.spot as a kid.

[@Seracdog]

You were a lucky kid to have such a great spot to go to!

[@Seracdog]

It’s like a truckload of dynamite going off... amazing!

[@eduardoovalle1380]

Hello, we have traveled several times to Oregon, but I have not found the place or how to get there, could you help me? thank you beautiful video.

[@Seracdog]

The area where the video was created is called Shore Acres State Park in Oregon. It is located about 12 miles west of Coos Bay, Oregon. Unfortunately, the wave explosion event featured in the video, only happens about 5 or 6 times a year! It takes a surf of 18' or greater to get the jaw dropping wave explosions. Hope this info helps!

[@jom2505]

Wow! Never seen anything quite like this!! Simply amazing!!

[@Seracdog]

Mother Nature only puts on this show about a half dozen times a year and when does she it’s a sight to behold!

[@jom2505]

@@Seracdog I would love to see that!

[@Seracdog]

FYI. HUGE wave event forecast for tomorrow at Shore Acres in Oregon! It's been over a year since the last good show!

[@jom2505]

@@Seracdog I'll be on the lookout!

[@Ferda1964]

I did visit on the 28th just a day later : ) , spectacular place a and your footage is totally awesome

[@Seracdog]

When the waves are that big it's not hard to get a good shot! Last December we caught a three day storm. The surf was simply incredible! Best Mother Nature show for free... check out some of the explosions... best are toward the end of the vid! kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqXFgJ6DdtyhfZo

[@katerinaliakou5549]

When observing those waves, always make sure to be standing on a dry stop, because if there's puddles on the ground, it means that the spraying from the waves can reach where you are standing and you never know how strong it can be.

[@Seracdog]

Absolutely correct!

[@jamiefenner9443]

Excellent footage. Hi from Australia. To the 7 dogs and a (live) cat, have you a dead cat for the mic to suppress wind noise?

[@Seracdog]

LOL! Believe it or not… no wind!

[@robertazacharias7766]

The awesome power of God!

[@Seracdog]

Amen!

[@justinmcroberts4633]

And on that day, God said "it's time to rearrange the Oregon coastline again."

[@jenniferrobinson8392]

@@justinmcroberts4633 lol

[@carpo719]

Yeah man those are some awesome pictures

[@Seracdog]

It's pretty easy really... Mother Nature does all the work!

[@tanyaturuwhenua8667]

Great shots!

[@Seracdog]

Thank's, but Mother Nature is the real star!

[@izabeldejesus5386]

Sublime Natureza!!!👏👏👏👏

[@Seracdog]

Mother Nature showing off!

[@dontmissthelittlethings]

Amazing footage!

[@Seracdog]

Thank you, but it's not hard when Mother Nature decides to show off!

[@annenglish2935]

Wish I could download the still shots! You should sell the photos in town... or on Ebay. I'm first in line! Thank you... magnificent!

[@Seracdog]

So, do you live in Coos Bay?

[@annenglish2935]

No I don't... S. California... but I've never seen ANYTHING like these!!! Awesome!

[@Seracdog]

Tell which shots you would like and I will send u copies…

[@annenglish2935]

Are you kidding me? I'm not sure how to retrieve it ( not a real techie )... the most remarkable one from memory, is one facing North... the spray going one side of my phone to the other. It may be one of the still shots, but I'd need time to watch ... I've seen these probably 3 times in one day. I certainly appreciate this!!! I'm overwhelmed... you should patent these! If you'd like me to pick, say maybe tomorrow night I would have one. Now I'm rambling... thank you!!!

[@annenglish2935]

Ok... I couldn't help it but to start looking now. I chose 6 to let you decide ... I love some of the smaller ones also... this was fun looking again! HERE GOES, 1. AT 0.39 SECONDS - LOVE! 2. AT 1.01 STILL SHOT 3. AT 2.47 4. AT 3.35 AND 5. AT 3.38. (3.26 - 4.26 - 4.29) WOW... I might send it to COSTCO TO HAVE IT ON CANVAS OR TO A PRINTER TO HAVE A POSTER! .39 seconds & 3.38 most favorites... thank you... let me know what you think is best! Thank you again😄🌈🌴 4

[@woofna1948]

Hi Al - Great video! I love the fact that you didn't overlay a bunch of music but let us hear the ocean itself! And at the end, when the music does come in, it was stunning. BTW - Do you happen to know what the swell height was on that particular day? We're thinking about going down to Shore Acres tomorrow. Forecast is for 15.5 - 17 feet.

[@Seracdog]

It was 18'+. I don't go unless the wave size is predicted to be 18+. You will see a show but not a what I would call a big show.

[@Seracdog]

FYI. HUGE wave event forecast for tomorrow at Shore Acres in Oregon! It's been over a year since the last good show!

[@Robochop-vz3qm]

Thats spectacular

[@Seracdog]

Simply, better than any fireworks show on the planet!

[@serenity_now1999]

Omg its so breathtaking!. Can't get enough of it .. BTW is it safe to be on those rocks!.. Some of those guys seemed to be quite close !

[@Seracdog]

Generally, most folks are out of harms way. Although you see on occasion one of those guys that has to get a "great" selfie... Fortunately no deaths in the last few years!

[@Goldhunter7769]

Wow! Great shots!!

[@Seracdog]

It's pretty easy, Mother Nature does all the work!

[@Ravenzpeak]

I love these kind of videos showing the wonders of nature. Unfortunately there's always some bozo shouting 'Woo Hoo' in the background.

[@Seracdog]

I hear you and agree! First timers are usually the ones who hoot and holler. I recall my first reaction and it literally took the air out of my lungs.

[@ramibu239]

🤣😂🤣😂

[@Seracdog]

👍

[@GrnXnham]

How come you didn't get closer so you could get a better shot?

[@Seracdog]

Good question but did you watch the vid to the end? Also, spots to take good shots are somewhat limited by trees and the shore line configuration. If you are into "exploding waves," take a peek at some of my other more current vids!

[@journeyhawk1728]

Totally awesome!

[@Seracdog]

All the credit should go to Mother Nature!

[@journeyhawk1728]

@@Seracdog yes it should! 💗

[@Seracdog]

Thank you!

[@robertlandry5676]

Spectacular! Xlnt horizon positions

[@Seracdog]

Better then any manmade fireworks show!

[@glendabennett2855]

Awesome!

[@Seracdog]

Mother Nature showing off in a non destructive manner!

[@ShadowHawk4219]

Superb Vid. Man, just watching this, if you don't respect the power of the ocean, you are truly a fool.

[@Seracdog]

Amen! And, thank you, although Mother Nature deserves all the credit!

[@Seracdog]

FYI. HUGE wave event forecast for tomorrow at Shore Acres in Oregon! It's been over a year since the last good show!

[@lindaj5492]

3:38 Height of that wave is incredible!

[@Seracdog]

Yes, I agree! the large waves like that literally take your breath away!

[@MuscleMaxZ1]

Fantastic!

[@Seracdog]

So, you being a big wave fan like me, needs to think about a trip to Shore Acres... 8hours! All you need is pad for chin which may hit the ground when see an explosion that sends water 300' in the air!

[@MuscleMaxZ1]

@@Seracdog I fear you may be right on that one!

[@annep.1905]

I love how the rainbow shows up in the mist - God's eternal reminder to us that he will never again destroy the whole earth with a flood. However, he will one day destroy it by fire.

[@Seracdog]

The rainbows that occur are very cool! Check the rainbows in this vid. First, at about 1:15 and the best at 4:18. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYO1l5yXfKxrac0

[@mychinesecrested]

Love this!

[@Seracdog]

The waves can be mesmerizing and addicting!

[@mychinesecrested]

@@Seracdog Yesindeed!

[@Seracdog]

Before seeing these explosions, if someone had told me I would some day spend all day looking at waves I would have said they were insane! Now, I can’t get enough of them!

[@timdowney6721]

Nice rainbows

[@Seracdog]

One Mother Nature’s best outdoor shows and it’s free!

[@Mark-pp7jy]

How often does this occur, and is there any predicting when?

[@Seracdog]

A lot of people think that this type of event only occurs during a storm which is often not the case. If you check out any of my other videos of the area you will note a heck of a lot of blue sky! So how does one know when an event is coming? I use a website called surf-forecast.com. Forecasts for wave activity for areas all around the world are shown. It is excellent! So, for Shore Acres, I check Oregon South and Bastendorff Beach. Generally, it takes waves in excess of 18' to generate the spectacular explosions with a period between waves of greater than 15 seconds. Lastly, how often does it occur... whenever Mother Nature feels like showing off! Sometimes several times a week but often just once a month or nothing at all! She can be a bit fickle at times...

[@Seracdog]

FYI. HUGE wave event forecast for tomorrow at Shore Acres in Oregon! It's been over a year since the last good show!

[@markg.4246]

@@Seracdog Thank you Al.

[@opaqueluna5851]

Spectacular!!

[@Seracdog]

Mother Nature at her most spectacular best!

[@silvaplan]

AMAZING ❤️❤️❤️

[@Seracdog]

The waves/explosions are indeed amazing! Near to see Mother Nature showing off in a on destructive manner!

[@silvaplan]

Nature is so great, nature do not need us, but we need nature. Sorry for my english! Thank you for your wonderful video.❤️

[@Seracdog]

First, your english is perfect, probably better than mine! Your comment is exactly right!

[@silvaplan]

Thank you and have a nice day.🍀🌻❤️

[@DoubleTroubles729]

Nazere! Here in the Algarve...Our waves are bigger and more spectacular! America can’t beat that lololol

[@Seracdog]

You are absolutely right the waves at Nazare (not Nazere, as you spell it) are much larger than the waves at Shore Acres. However, what happens to the waves at Nazare when they reach the shore... they die! At Shore Acres as the waves hit the shore they EXPLODE creating enormous water fountains that often exceed 90 meters (300")in height!

[@oldmillrd8153]

Still shot at 3:37, awesome.

[@Seracdog]

I like that shot as well. In fact, I have that one framed on a wall in condo in Bend, OR. Another favorite is my “Neptune” shot…at 1:21 in this video…kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqXFgJ6DdtyhfZo

[@Seracdog]

FYI. HUGE wave event forecast for tomorrow at Shore Acres in Oregon! It's been over a year since the last good show!

[@vleoralv]

They look like explosions!

[@Seracdog]

Mother Nature’s fireworks!

[@jeanyvesangers3885]

Wow I stay inland so wow

[@Seracdog]

Not a bad idea!

[@jeanyvesangers3885]

I do leave in Montreal Quebec .ca sorry for my English I am surprised to see those waves in u.s Merci

[@Seracdog]

@@jeanyvesangers3885 Les explosions de vagues se produisent seulement quelques fois (10 à 15) par an, généralement pendant l'hiver. Ce phénomène spectaculaire est inconnu de la plupart des Américains! J'ai vu l'eau des explosions atteindre des hauteurs de plus de 110 mètres. Quand je sais qu'un événement de vague arrive, je laisse tomber tout ce que je fais, un trajet de 4 heures sur la côte Pacifique pour voir les explosions. Je suis allé à Paris le 14 juillet à New York le soir du Nouvel An.Ces émissions sont pâles par rapport à l'émission que Mère Nature met à Shore Acres, Oregon

[@jeanyvesangers3885]

Al Hansen vous faite ma journée Merci

[@Seracdog]

@@jeanyvesangers3885Merci!

[@debrawehrly9551]

Reminds me of a scene from Devil's Island

[@Seracdog]

Agreed!

[@riobrasil80]

wow

[@Seracdog]

Amen! The power of Mother Nature never ceases to amaze me!

[@lumailisa]

Could have done without the annoying intro music. It shook me out of the relaxed lull I was in - no point having it on a relaxing playlist. The waves are fab though.

[@Seracdog]

I get it! Thank you!

[@MadhusudanDas-li3tv]

🌞💪😃

[@Seracdog]

Yes!

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[@erinjohanns9464]

Fantastic!

[@Seracdog]

We are finally in the "wave watching" time of the year... hopefully, we will see some explosions better then these soon...