A couple of years ago four of us were on a winter horse ride along the stormy coast. I was doing nothing but watching the waves while everyone else was engaged in conversation. I noticed a really large & long wave coming at the shore. We charged high up the dunes just in time to see it come ashore. I went to sea for 30 years and had not seen one that impressed me like this one. We could see it crash ashore along the beach for three miles. The beach was solid full of huge logs which made it look like the earth was rising. It was surreal.
Wow and double wow. Scares me to death just thinking about it!!!
I went to college in CA. And the rule was, never take your eye completely off the ocean when walking on the beach.
I’ve been fortunate enough to walk along the beautiful coast you describe and will again, but next time with the memory of your warning. Thank you.