Last weekend Ken and I had planned on sneaking away on Labor Day for one last trip to the ocean, but I had forgotten that I had promised Hannah a day of school shopping on the same day, so we postponed our beach day at Wallis Sands State Park until yesterday...and what a day it was!
The waves were HUGE! Unlike the gentle waves we encountered at South Beach on the Cape, the waves were fast and furious as it got closer and closer to high tide.
In addition to the waves were the non-stop winds..and it wasn't necessarily a warm wind. Another sign that autumn is on it's way, but the sun was bright and warm however, so we stayed. We spent a good amount of time walking along the water and watching people enjoy the high surf. I love feeling the pull of the ocean and sand on my feet when the tide is high.
As late afternoon approached and the sun disappeared behind a big cloud, it was time to pack up..brr...it was chilly. We took a quick drive over to Rye State Park and could see the impending storm line heading in our direction, so we turned around and headed into Portsmouth for dinner.
....I could not end a post about a visit to the ocean without a picture of my favorite little beach friends, now could I? These sea birds were enjoying something good that the tide was bringing in for them to eat.
I'm not sure that there will be many more beach days, but for sure we enjoyed this one!
Beautiful day Kim! I hope your dinner was delicious and I hope your birthday is terrific! Happy Birthday!
Posted by: Patty | Tuesday, September 11, 2012 at 07:43 AM
Great photos. Love the surf when it is so majestic...as long as I am not riding it, but preferably watching it from a high perch.
BTW - Happy Birthday!
Posted by: Mary | Tuesday, September 11, 2012 at 07:42 AM
Great high tide and surf photos! Glad you had a chance to get away for the day and enjoy yourselves. The gulls look amused checking out the swimmer out there in the frigid water.
Posted by: Manise | Tuesday, September 11, 2012 at 06:40 AM
oh how lovely!!!!!!!!! i love fall and these pics of fall on the beach are just perfect <3
we had a nice fall day on the mediterannean beach on saturday too. it was warm and sunny but not too hot. however no waves whatsoever to my kids dismay - no wave jumping ;P
happy birthday
Posted by: rebeccawip | Tuesday, September 11, 2012 at 04:45 AM
That surf looks amazing! I'm so glad you guys got to spend another day at the beach. Where did you go for dinner?
Posted by: Carole | Monday, September 10, 2012 at 03:06 PM
Very powerful pictures! Experiencing the ocean in varying moods must be so interesting. Glad you had a good day!
Posted by: Jo | Monday, September 10, 2012 at 12:57 PM
Kim, where do you like to eat in Portsmouth? We usually end up at the brew pub but I'd like to try something different. Any suggestions?
Posted by: Bonney | Monday, September 10, 2012 at 12:23 PM
I love all the pictures, you truly captured the beach feeling. My favorite is the surf crashing on the rocks, I could sit and watch those forever. So glad you and Ken got your little beach getaway and the weather cooperated!
Posted by: Jo-Ann | Monday, September 10, 2012 at 12:08 PM
Your pictures show the power behind the waves. It's easy to feel the atmosphere of the approaching storm and the buffeting of the wind. The weather was much the same when I was there in April when the tides were high. Good for you to take a day for yourself.
Posted by: margene | Monday, September 10, 2012 at 12:01 PM