Typhoon 12 Cloud and Surf Action

Typhoon number 12, or Typhoon Talas, is headed straight for central Japan. I cycled down to the beach in Kamakura just before sunset to check out the wave and cloud action. The tide was nearly high, and waves were surging up to the lifeguard stations and flooding into the beach road underpasses. People were scurrying about securing boats, fishing equipment and beach restaurant paraphernalia.

Surfers seemed happy though, as did a maniac kayaker. The light was constantly changing, the surf charging then quieting then raging. These photos were taken from one location on the beach within a time span of just 30 minutes.

 

  

  

Our bikes and potted plants have been secured or brought indoors, laundry poles have been stowed, humidity is now at 95%...now just to wait as Typhoon 12号 slowly approaches. Happy last day of August!