Pacific Storms That Battered California, also Produced Massive Waves in Oregon @ Shore Acres

[@aarontraxton2838]

Beautifully shot video. It really captures the power of Mother Nature.

[@Seracdog]

We have seen the Mother Nature show many times and it does not get old... lunch soon?

[@nancystewart4059]

Great video

[@Seracdog]

Thank you so much!

[@jimmurray1106]

Drove out to watch the waves at Shore Acres last Thursday. Saw your video this morning. Hey, that's me there in the crowd! Everyone had lots of fun. Glad the wind carried most of the spray back out. That's not typical. Usually get soaked!!! THANK YOU for posting so many great trips throughout Oregon. They are all terrific reference material.

[@Seracdog]

About a year ago, I was standing videoing the waves crashing on the point (north of the shelter) when Steven Michael, who was next to me, yelled, "don't look back, don't look back."Spray from a wave that had crashed at the south end of the viewing area drenched us. Yes, the south end. It was unbelievable! SO, where are you in this vid?

[@JoeyMcSmokey]

This is so stunning. Thank you for sharing this. I am so tired of seeing these compilation videos on this event. Wonderful to see this event from one place and for more than 30 seconds. 🙏💕🙏

[@Seracdog]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@MuscleMaxZ1]

What a show!!! Super video! Nature put on an award winning performance!!!

[@Seracdog]

No one can put on a show like Mother Nature!

[@MuscleMaxZ1]

So true!

[@Seracdog]

@@MuscleMaxZ1 👍

[@Seracdog]

Well, Mother Nature did it again... she put on another show: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4iZc3mlfL6naqssi=TTEvoa_ogrCBdtN-

[@JohnnyAngel8]

Wonderful display and beautifully recorded. Bravo!

[@Seracdog]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@rickcratty6335]

From an old Sailor, thank you for the vicarious experience.

[@Seracdog]

Probably brings back some unsettling memories...

[@lindabattles9094]

Breathtaking! I live in No. Cal, (grew up in L.A.) & to me the wild north coast beats all for beauty. Forest meets ocean…best of both worlds. Thanks for the lovely video👍

[@Seracdog]

The Pacific Coast from Canada to Mexico is pretty darn cool!

[@nwilcox1120]

Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful video. Since I’m no longer able to get out there and down that little hills to be able to view this, It’s very special to get to see it again. This is one of the absolute best things about living here is getting to see Shore Acre waves. Especially during the time of king tides and also major winter storms just doesn’t get much better. Thanks again. Also, thanks for mentioning Steven Micheals. He’s photo’s through the years are truly breathe taking.

[@Seracdog]

Steven is the best!

[@pjotrhof2505]

One word “beautiful” and thanks for sharing. Happy and healthy 2024!!❤

[@Seracdog]

Thank you and have a great new year!

[@carolineCeeJay]

Super beautiful ‼️ Thanks from Zurich, Switzerland (in the heart of Europe... no sea here, just calm little lakes😛)

[@Seracdog]

Thank you... but you have some of the most beautiful mountains in the world!

[@denisehood958]

That's quite a show to see but kind of scary. The power of those waves is really something and not to fool with!! Thank you for showing. I'm near Oregon state.

[@Seracdog]

It’s quite safe as long as one abides by the rules!

[@annenglish2935]

Thanks again!!! Wonderful... powerful... amazing video!!! Happy New Year, Al, from a California Gramma ❤

[@Seracdog]

Where have you been??? I have been worried about you!

[@Seracdog]

Ann, I have another Wave Show for you! Hope all is well! kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4iZc3mlfL6naqssi=tgo-w80BakBJ7tk1

[@jim2376]

Excellent footage. Thanks for sharing.

[@Seracdog]

Thank you so much!

[@WEHenry]

Wow that's beautiful footage, thanks AL✌

[@Seracdog]

Thank you!

[@Seracdog]

Well, Mother Nature did it again... she put on another show: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4iZc3mlfL6naqssi=TTEvoa_ogrCBdtN-

[@isasala9111]

Awesome Nature. I do love the angry ocean; my Mediterranean is seldom angry…😅 Thanks for sharing!

[@Seracdog]

Good old Mother Nature showing off!

[@kevinschultz413]

Awesome Video , ty for sharing this !!

[@Seracdog]

Thank you!

[@briang4583]

Better than watching fireworks! Thanks

[@Seracdog]

Amen!

[@Seracdog]

More fireworks, Mother Nature did it again... she put on another show: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4iZc3mlfL6naqssi=TTEvoa_ogrCBdtN-

[@Robin-MP]

Beautiful coverage!

[@Seracdog]

Thank you... Mother Nature gets all the credit

[@teleopinions1367]

Thank you. Spectacular job, it matches the ocean. What a show1

[@Seracdog]

Not hard to create a vid with such spectacular footage!

[@Seracdog]

Well, Mother Nature did it again... she put on another show: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4iZc3mlfL6naqssi=TTEvoa_ogrCBdtN-

[@user-High-IQ769]

Raised watching those waves, my grandfathers favorite spot, high tides this week, good waves, seen bigger, 👍💯🇺🇸

[@Seracdog]

You were a lucky guy! And, you are right, I too have seen bigger waves at Shore Acres

[@jeanpeuxplus7257]

Beautiful and hypnotic ❤ Watching this from the French Riviera where waves are so small, but it's probably way safer for us :D Thank you!

[@Seracdog]

I love the French Riviera... what part?

[@jeanpeuxplus7257]

@@Seracdog Cannes. No waves, lots of sun, and very expensive 🤣

[@Seracdog]

VERY Nice! I have spent time in Nice and Paris... working!

[@Cmoredebris]

Wow...millions of tons of sea water. Great video!

[@Seracdog]

Mother Nature showing off in a non destructive manner!

[@Seracdog]

Well, Mother Nature did it again... she put on another show: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4iZc3mlfL6naqssi=TTEvoa_ogrCBdtN-

[@rickkearn7100]

Awesome capture of this event, great work AH! I subscribed. Cheers.

[@Seracdog]

Thank you!

[@Seracdog]

Well, Mother Nature did it again... she put on another show: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4iZc3mlfL6naqssi=TTEvoa_ogrCBdtN-

[@charq52]

I love the Oregon Coast!

[@Seracdog]

Ditto that! 👍👍👍

[@georgeallan6550]

Thanks, I wouldn't think of it as anger. More poetic.

[@Seracdog]

Just good old Mother Nature having a little fun!

[@georgeallan6550]

Do you live near that park? Do you have to pay to go in?

[@Seracdog]

No. It does cost to get in but if you are an Oregonian you can buy a season pass to get into any state park

[@carolynnaumann2306]

Outstanding !!

[@Seracdog]

Thank you...thank you! But, all the credit goes to Mother Nature!

[@kane2103]

Wow, Amazing. Only time I saw anything near this huge was at the Bird Sanctuary Lighthouse in Kauai's northeast shore.

[@Seracdog]

It's quite a sight. Mother Nature puts this show on any sparingly... 3-5 times per year!

[@Seracdog]

Well, Mother Nature did it again... she put on another show: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4iZc3mlfL6naqssi=TTEvoa_ogrCBdtN-

[@nwAmerican]

excellent video. and to think that I've been down on those rocks at extreme low tide, and 75 degrees out.

[@Seracdog]

Love it!

[@brookeshaffer4377]

Beautiful work🌟

[@Seracdog]

Thank you, however, Mother Nature should get all the credit!

[@katwashere194]

My favorite place to wave watch!!

[@Seracdog]

It's the best! Mine too!

[@Seracdog]

Here's some more...Mother Nature did it again... she put on another show: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4iZc3mlfL6naqssi=TTEvoa_ogrCBdtN-

[@5thmardiv636]

Nice content, Al ! I really enjoyed the video. We don’t get much of that wave activity here in Oklahoma! 😂

[@robinday2137]

Well, you get the tornados so…..

[@robinday2137]

Here in California insane surfers were trying their stuff. Needed to be rescued!

[@Seracdog]

Nice to see Mother Nature performing in a non destructive manner!

[@georgiagirl3903]

Oregon coast is my favorite place!

[@pamelah6431]

Great videography! Stuck in Illinois.

[@Seracdog]

Can't help you!

[@Seracdog]

I sure miss Chicago style pizza...

[@pamelah6431]

@@Seracdog it is the one redeeming feature here.

[@Seracdog]

The view looking north and south from a viewpoint is stunning. The area has quite a history.100+ years ago a lumberman made a fortune and built a HUGE mansion at Shore Acres complete with indoor & outdoor swimming pool, tennis court, Japanese and English garden. LSS... he went bankrupt, the state bought the property but had to tear down the mansion. The gardens are still maintained and are outstanding.

[@pamelah6431]

@@Seracdog wow!

[@tulaghosh5448]

Wonderful

[@Seracdog]

Mother Nature showing off... in a non destructive manner!

[@pogos6633]

Been here many times. Very interesting place

[@Seracdog]

No place like Shore Acres during a high surf event

[@elflordsjourneys]

We had friends that lived in Charleston Bay, visited often and never saw waves like that.😊

[@Seracdog]

Only happens about 3-5 times a year...

[@doltonmurray1625]

Great shot near the end! Almost like a water fireworks! Why do people think the ocean is angry? Maybe it is just having fun bringing in the new year!

[@Seracdog]

Just a way of describing action filled water

[@allynhansen7398]

Hey Al,......nice video,.... Regards,...Your namesake,.... Alpal Hansen way down under in New Zealand!,.....

[@Seracdog]

Happy New year, Al! Love New Zealand! I am 50% Swedish, 25% German and the rest Danish & French!

[@allynhansen7398]

Hi there, my paternal Great Grandfather was a Danish rogue and his wife a beautiful redheaded lass from birmingham. My maternal great grandparents were Prussian. the rest of me is Irish!@@Seracdog

[@Seracdog]

Well, Mother Nature did it again... she put on another show: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4iZc3mlfL6naqssi=TTEvoa_ogrCBdtN-

[@lovesafrica111]

The ocean changes moment to moment, which is why it is so dangerous for folks like in this video to be standing where they are. And it's not about anger. It's about the tides, earth movement, the planets & many other factors coming together to put on such an amazing display. Nature is sooo incredible to be sure.

[@Seracdog]

Actually, NO one was in danger in the vid... an illusion!

[@RobertMJohnson]

it's not about anger? really? i thought it was

[@Seracdog]

LOL!

[@edju9968]

With this it’s one factor: Japanese earthquake. Creates tsunamis for Japan. Violent waves. These too did create major flooding

[@Seracdog]

Yup!

[@liberty_and_justice67]

Magnificent 🎉

[@Seracdog]

It's all Mother Nature!

[@captglenn100]

California storms? The low pressure systems that are bringing these waves have been 800-1000 miles off the coast of Oregon. Anyhow, awesome power of nature. Thank you for the video.

[@Seracdog]

I should have labeled it "Pacific Storms"

[@EFFbriskethead]

good video!

[@Seracdog]

Thank you but all the credit should go to Mother Nature!

[@EFFbriskethead]

@@Seracdog hahaha! for real!

[@Seracdog]

👍

[@ReillyWilde]

Ocean storm waves are majestic, not “angry”. 🌊

[@Seracdog]

Better said!

[@Michal_Kuras]

beautiful video, very well capture. This air bursts of white wash reminds me very similar thing in Nazare. Also shooting around 20m high in the air or even higher. Just be careful while u are at those view points, pay attention if you are not too close to the edge because sometimes theres that one time when white wash will land on them and believe me it may not seem like it but its VERY heavy. Could whipe you off. Definitly smack on the ground. Its what happened to me in Nazare.

[@Seracdog]

That you very much for the advice! As an ex mountain climber I am always aware of the dangers involved when doing some outdoor endeavors! Fortunately, at Shore Acres there are guard rails at most of the good viewing spots and at my age now I am not tempted to go around the rails to get a better shot like many younger folks nowadays...

[@BAGOFROCKS]

Great footage of the beautiful surf. One small correction though: the storms that generated this historic swell did not batter CA. The surf certainly rocked the coast, but there really was not much storm action to get excited about inland. This swell was generated about 2500 miles out in the Pacific.

[@Seracdog]

Great comment… thank you!

[@ayl75057]

Spectacular! But I can’t help having a little thought about all of the creatures living on the shoreline and wonder how they will survive.

[@Seracdog]

Well, the seagulls survive... I have vids of them playing the literally playing in the waves

[@anneletourneau7953]

I think the comment was about tidal pool sea life that cannot escape easily (sea urchins, starfish, clams, etc.). I also think most will not survive such tough beatings. @@Seracdog

[@Seracdog]

Unfortunately, this sort of thing has been going on for many, many years... doubtful many of the creatures you mention choose to live there...

[@johncallery814]

Great work. Was this on Thursday?

[@Seracdog]

Thank you, Yes!

[@allenra530]

Many years ago, my sisters and I were with our uncle and our dad, fishing out of Gold Beach. We were just outside the Rogue River bar when a train of these big waves arrived from a distant storm. My sisters and I were not concerned, since the fishing was good that day and we had several ling cod. Dad and our uncle took notice when we exclaimed about a wave cutting off the view of the bridge and the mountains while we were in the trough. They moved close to a tug that was there with a barge, intending to transfer the tow to a smaller tug to take into the harbor. A conversation with the Master of the tug ended up with the Gold Beach Coast Guard lifeboat coming out to take my sisters and I off the boat for the trip back into the river mouth. The waves were breaking across the entrance. We didn't get to see anything because they put us in the forward locker with a stack of lifejackets, but Dad told us that they stayed on the back of the wave and matched speed with it. Another, smaller boat, was behind them and about 12 feet above them behind the shore break of the next wave. Dad said that he thought the Coast Guard should have left us kids on the boat and put him and our uncle in the lifejacket locker because both of them had back problems and Dad had heart problems.

[@Seracdog]

Wow! That is quite a story!

[@siameseblue4824]

Scituate Massachusetts has winter storms like this with waves pounding houses!

[@Seracdog]

wow, any vids?

[@siameseblue4824]

@@Seracdog yes a few really cool drone vids.

[@Seracdog]

I will search them out!

[@rgrndu]

Mesmerizing 😳

[@Seracdog]

Amen!

[@rk41gator]

It is like watching fireworks at 4th of July.

[@Seracdog]

And in a way much better... no pollution!

[@donnaduhamel6004]

Indonesia 6. Quqke ..tsunami anyone??? All along west coast will it reach Alaska?????

[@Seracdog]

at some point... yup!

[@Mark-pp7jy]

No video of the waves hitting "Terrible Tillie"? Great video nevertheless! ✌️

[@Seracdog]

Love it! Thank you!

[@codyn3613]

I live in Bandon and have always wanted to see some major waves like this. How do you know when they are coming? The tides really weren't very high that day. Are you mostly checking wave forecasts somewhere? Great video thanks for any advice!

[@Seracdog]

There is a website called surf-forecast.com. Plug in Oregon South and Bastendorff Beach. When forecasted wave heights are 18' or better it's is likely a "show" will happen. Also, NOAA will often issue a high surf warning which serves to "confirm" that something may happen! It looks like something may be coming for this Friday/Sat.

[@codyn3613]

Thank you!@@Seracdog

[@Seracdog]

We come over from the PDX area and I just told my wife to book a room... At this stage I am 75% certain a show will happen!

[@codyn3613]

Nice I might check it out if off work. Is this the main parking lot by the entrance to the holiday lights? Do people watch farther down the road or is this the main spot?@@Seracdog

[@Seracdog]

Most storm watchesr simply go to the Observation Shelter and watch from there...

[@cj3720]

The sky was so dark! Just a study in shades of gray. Gotta hand it to Mother Nature, the most deadly, yet powerful, force on Earth!

[@Seracdog]

Amen!

[@Seracdog]

Well, Mother Nature did it again... she put on another show: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4iZc3mlfL6naqssi=TTEvoa_ogrCBdtN-

[@roxannhanrahan7639]

A frickin amazing!

[@Seracdog]

I underscore that...

[@Seracdog]

Well, Mother Nature did it again... she put on another show: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4iZc3mlfL6naqssi=TTEvoa_ogrCBdtN-

[@iWitnessTeachings]

It’s like a non polluting fireworks display!

[@Seracdog]

You nailed it! Right on

[@Seracdog]

Well, Mother Nature did it again... she put on another show: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4iZc3mlfL6naqssi=TTEvoa_ogrCBdtN-

[@dianacryer]

Those rocks at shore acres were probably 10 times that size 1,000,000 years ago.

[@Seracdog]

If not bigger!

[@4672-m9f]

real nice

[@Seracdog]

Amen!

[@Seracdog]

Well, Mother Nature did it again... she put on another show: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4iZc3mlfL6naqssi=TTEvoa_ogrCBdtN-

[@douglaslawrence4614]

Just wondering? Are the huge wave surges on the west coast of the United States of America a result of the earthquakes in Japan? Are there more coming? Perhaps even larger wave patterns are expected?

[@Seracdog]

No, just normal Winter Pacific Ocean storms

[@douglaslawrence4614]

Thank you, for your response. Still very amazing!@@Seracdog

[@Seracdog]

Mother Nature!

[@시커먼선생Mr.Blackman]

❤ 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍

[@Seracdog]

The wave explosions are an awesome sight!

[@karlabritfeld7104]

The Oregon coast in winter is almost always like this.

[@Seracdog]

Thanks, however we only get a show like this a few (4-6) times a year

[@Zubeneshemali]

Hope those massive waves pounding the West Coast don't destabilize the earthquakes! DO NOT need either California's or Oregon-Washington's, but especially not at the same time!

[@Seracdog]

Love it! LOL

[@Joan-p5k]

You rule the raging of the sea, when its waves rise you still them. Psalm 89:9

[@Seracdog]

👍

[@Brad-99]

Its like wave bombs 😮

[@Seracdog]

Yup!

[@anawile3152]

How is weather in Oregon a “California” storm? The storm originated in the ocean.

[@Seracdog]

Not sure where the darn storm originated... maybe should have just called it a Pacific storm!

[@fergferguson7370]

Long interval swell produces these bombs….what you don’t see would move a train under the water…power. Big lulls then wow😳

[@Seracdog]

Yup!

[@philliplopez8745]

When the sun sneezes. The earth catches cold . Earth quakes , insane weather . Mother nature is angry .

[@Seracdog]

Amen!

[@Raelven]

A natural berm. Nature knows what she's doing. And CA needs to stop complaining. 😉

[@Seracdog]

Nature is certainly boss!

[@rk41gator]

Is this why this ocean is called 'pacific'?

[@Seracdog]

Should have titled the vid Pacific Storm...

[@lyleme1951]

Looks like King Tides have arrived...... 😁

[@Seracdog]

Actually just a normal Pacific storm!

[@BrianLarin]

It's not the California storm, it a Pacific storm

[@Seracdog]

Yup!

[@straightarrow372]

Do any of these people think that maybe this isn't safe?

[@Seracdog]

All the people shown in the vid are safe! As long as they stay behind the rock barrier!

[@straightarrow372]

@@Seracdogthe waves went over the sea wall in Southern California. Nothing to say that they couldn’t do so in Oregon

[@Seracdog]

At Shore Acres, where people stand is 90' above the ocean floor and in some areas higher!

[@straightarrow372]

@@Seracdog and yet they're getting wet

[@rj-zz8im]

Amazing power. A fall into that water would be certain death.

[@Seracdog]

Amen!

[@jeffrenshaw]

Luke 21:25 King James Version 25 And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring;

[@Seracdog]

👍

[@cliffordbaxter1992]

Wonder what Pebble Beach looks like ✝️🇺🇸😟

[@Seracdog]

Boring!

[@1940limited]

Easy to see how coastal erosion takes place and has for millions of years.

[@Seracdog]

I think the area is a geologists dream land...

[@BrianLarin]

At least the people in Oregon aee smai enough to stay off the beach

[@xltek1]

Not some tourists

[@Seracdog]

Not always true... we have our fair share of idiots!

[@thehotdoghouse8236]

Oregonians love to pretend the weather is worse in California. On behalf of the entire state, I'd like to apologize for the weather up north.

[@Seracdog]

LOL! And our crap doesn't smell!

[@thehotdoghouse8236]

@@Seracdog 🤣🤣🤣

[@ashleylaw]

Now you know why By the way tide pools dead..

[@Seracdog]

Unfortunately!

[@ashleylaw]

@@Seracdog Diablo Canyon ...tick tock...will happen. In fact over due. Right on the subduction zone.

[@xyzct]

Why are you calling them _California_ storms? They originated and propagated across almost the entire north Pacific.

[@Seracdog]

Just parroting what most national news media outlets have reported! They probably should have referred to the storms as Pacific storms

[@Seracdog]

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[@brookeshaffer4377]

Surfs up anyone😂

[@Seracdog]

Big time!

[@Frickitall]

Yea sorry... you can't blame California for the waves... haha

[@Seracdog]

No blame... just a reference

[@TheDieselndust]

If only everyone would have bought electric cars, this never would’ve happened.🤡🌎

[@Seracdog]

Love it!

[@TheDriller571]

Where’s Greta ? 🤣

[@Seracdog]

I think she went surfing today!

[@TheDriller571]

@@Seracdog Sounds like the best thing she ever did. 🤣🤣🤣

[@22161]

God is angry for sure

[@NuttinChunkySpunk]

Great footage! Nice work.

[@Seracdog]

Thank you!

[@ChasingDifferentAdventures]

Awesome Footage of Our Pacific Coast Beaches I had been there long ago at Low Tide passing, didn't have camera charged. 👨🏻👍🏻🏎🏎🌲🌲⛰⛰🏎🏎🏁🏁🚩🚩 It was an Awesome drive too from Los Angeles

[@Seracdog]

Double thumbs up!

[@lotus30com]

The sea was angry that day, my friends!

[@Seracdog]

Yup!

[@tomballenger1809]

Since when did California start owning storms? (JK) 🤣

[@Seracdog]

Just parroting what has been widely reported in the National news! News media outlets should have referred to the storms as Pacific storms!