The Ocean Beach Pier was still closed for human traffic Sunday, but the roiling waters drew at least a dozen hearty surfers amid a king tide.
Both sides of the pier’s railing were peeled away by pounding 10- to 12-foot waves Friday, and expected 5- or 6-foot waves on top of the 7-foot tide made for spectacular scenery two days later.
An estimated 200 feet of railing and planks has been reported damaged. San Diego city officials say the pier was expected to be closed for several weeks.
But people repaired to the Ocean Beach seawall to watch the surf action, gathering at high tide at 7:54 a.m. Sunday.
The big surf also drew many sightseers to La Jolla Cove.
The Ocean Beach Pier continues to be closed after damage to the railing during a storm. Photo by Chris Stone
The Ocean Beach Pier sustained damage to the north and south sides of the pier. Photo by Chris Stone
The Ocean Beach Pier sustained damage to the north and south sides of the pier. Photo by Chris Stone
A fisherman ventures out close to the shoreline during king tides. Photo by Chris Stone
Swimmers climb the staircase after a swim in La Jolla Cove. Photo by Chris Stone
Visitors inch closer to the beach at La Jolla Cove during the king tide. Photo by Chris Stone
Waves from the king tide slam into the staircase at La Jolla Cove. Photo by Chris Stone
People line up along the Ocean Beach sea wall to watch the king tides slam into the pier early at high tide. Photo by Chris Stone
The Ocean Beach Pier sustained damage to the railing on the north and south sides. Photo by Chris Stone
