Photos of the Massive Swell that Hit Plettenberg Bay’s Shores Last Week
A massive swell hit Plettenberg Bay last week on 24 August 2017, particularly hammering the well known Beacon Island resort… although it didn’t seem to bother them too much. The resort wrote on facebook: “Beacon Island lawns and outdoor pool took a beating, but what a show! Snuggled up in the Sea Lounge, our guests […]
A massive swell hit Plettenberg Bay last week on 24 August 2017, particularly hammering the well known Beacon Island resort… although it didn’t seem to bother them too much. The resort wrote on facebook: “Beacon Island lawns and outdoor pool took a beating, but what a show! Snuggled up in the Sea Lounge, our guests got to enjoy front row seats.” For those who weren’t there, here are the photos…
Hotel guest John Vicky Goslin uploaded these Before and After pictures:
This photo, source unknown, was also shared on social media:
Notshokovu Nkululeko uploaded these two pictures:
Photos by Marius Venter:
Local photographer Vinthi Neufelt captured these photos. (Check out Vinthi’s amazing photos of a similar swell at Beacon Island, Plettenberg Bay in November 2016… which were so huge people thought they’d been photoshopped!)
Watch waves batter Beacon Island, Plettenberg Bay:
https://www.facebook.com/DivePlett/videos/1360401290723912/