Huge waves generated by winds between 30- and 40-mph with gusts to 50-mph ripped through the La Paz area for three days, from Tuesday to Thursday, forcing the closure of the port. The gale force winds made for some great watching from shore where it was still a comfortable 82 degrees, but everyone stayed off the water. Waves inside the normally tranquil Bay of La Paz were slamming against the concrete, throwing waves as far as 10 feet and spraying cars on the highway across the street. These photos are from Las Cruces facing Cerralvo Island.

Just before the winds started and the waters were flat, Dave Vincent was able to get out and squeeze in one day of fishing with his son Carson at Bahia de Los Muertos. They caught 5 dorado and lost a few others.

What a freakish week we had here in La Paz. This is the time of year when things transition from warmer conditions to cooler conditions. With it, we start to get more and more windy days with winds whipping from the north.

Well, lately, we've had more "breezy days." That's normal. It's expected. I never expected what we had this week!

They talk about winter roaring in like a lion. Well, it didn't just roar. It tore in like a freight train! Tuesday to Thursday, wind of 30-50 mph generated huge waves and gust up to 70 mph had the port captain closing down the port and keep folks off the water It was pretty incredible to watch...from the shore! Definitely NOT a good time to try to be on the water!

Huge waves crashed against beaches and against the concrete sidewalks of the waterfront Malecon throwing giant plumes of spray and water as far as parked cars across the street. Strolling pedestrians were sent scampering each time a wave crashed in much the same way that kids run through sprinklers in the summer except one could get seriously soaked by the giant swell. Even within the bay, it was uncharacteristically white-capped and foaming. Many folks just parked themselves on the shore or in a nearby restaurant or bar to watch the display!

Then, on Friday, it pretty much disappeared!

And out we went fishing again. Just like before the storm, the dorado bit pretty readily with fish in the 20-30 pound class not uncommon but decent numbers of 10-15 pound fish as well. Some rooster fish and pargo were also hooked.

Really hard to get a read on things. Not many folks in town or many fishermen as Thanksgiving week isn't a big week here in La Paz for tourism. But, still a nice time to spend onshore as the sun was still comfortably warm. We'll get a run of folks in between now and Christmas, but this week, was just nice to spend onshore and watching Mother Nature do her thing...Jonathan Roldan, Tailhunter