Big waves batter Morro Bay breakwater as Mother Nature puts on a show. See the photos

Another day of heavy surf on the Central Coast brought crowds of people out to Morro Bay on Saturday to take in the sight of the massive waves crashing against the breakwater.

The parking lot at Morro Rock was closed, as was Coleman Drive beyond the Morro Bay Power Plant.

So people parked by the hundreds along the harbor and walked out along the path see the waves, which were visible from up and down the Embarcadero as they exploded over the jetty.

Spectators gathered just beyond the end of the road, standing on big boulders behind caution tape warning people not to proceed any closer to the breakwater.

Here’s a look at some photos from midday, shortly after the peak high tide.

This story was originally published December 30, 2023 at 4:35 PM.

Joe Tarica

The Tribune

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Joe Tarica is the editor of The Tribune in San Luis Obispo. He’s worked in various newsroom roles since 1993, including as an award-winning copy editor, designer and columnist. A California native, he has been a resident of San Luis Obispo County for more than 35 years and is a Cal Poly graduate.