Storm brings powerful winds, big waves to Avila Beach. See the stunning photos
By Sarah Linn
A surfer hits the waves in Avila Beach on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, following a powerful storm.
Laura Dickinson
ldickinson@thetribunenews.com
A powerful rainstorm brought wind and waves to Avila Beach in San Luis Obispo County this weekend.
Avila Beach experienced high winds on Saturday evening — reaching nearly 30 mph, according to Windfinder.com — while Sunday morning brought huge waves ocean smashing onto the beach.
About a dozen surfers took to the storm-surge waves Sunday morning at the Avila Beach Pier.
The wave action created a foamy ocean and, combined with a high tide, sent frothy waves to the wall of the Avila Beach promenade.
Even the seabirds on the beach had foam on their claws.
A powerful storm brought large, foamy waves to San Luis Obispo County on Sunday, Dec 11, 2022. Laura Dickinson ldickinson@thetribunenews.com
A surfer hits the waves in Avila Beach on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, following a powerful storm. Laura Dickinson ldickinson@thetribunenews.com
A powerful storm brought wind and rain to San Luis Obispo County Saturday, Dec 10. 2022. This seabird had foamy ÒbootsÓ after walking around the foam looking for snacks. Laura Dickinson ldickinson@thetribunenews.com
A powerful storm brought large, foamy waves to Avila Beach on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022. Laura Dickinson ldickinson@thetribunenews.com
Large, foamy waves can be seen in Avila Beach on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, following a powerful storm. Laura Dickinson ldickinson@thetribunenews.com
A rain storm brought large, foamy waves to Avila Beach on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022. Laura Dickinson ldickinson@thetribunenews.com
