McWay Falls - Big Sur
by Joe Schofield
Title
McWay Falls - Big Sur
Artist
Joe Schofield
Medium
Photograph - Photography
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The CA-1 Iconic McWay Falls at Julia Pfeiffer State Beach. Unlike most waterfalls, McWay Falls plunges straight down to the beach in McWay Cove.
In years past, the 80-foot waterfall landed right in the ocean. A 1983 landslide deposited sand at the base of the waterfall and created the sandy cove seen today beside McWay Falls. Now McWay Falls only kisses the ocean when high tide waves roll ashore. Because it is capable of spilling right into the ocean, McWay Falls can be categorized as a "tidefalls," making it a rare attraction.
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April 16th, 2026
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Comments (15)
Pat Goltz
Breathtakingly gorgeous! I will never get to visit, but I sure enjoy images like this one.
Pamela Smale Williams
What a great place for a chilly shower! I went to the coastal Monterrey Carmel area long ago but don't recall this. Might have missed it! You got great definition on the water caps! L ArtographyPamela
Laurel Adams
CONGRATULATIONS!! Your lovely image has been featured in The ARTIST BUZzz GROUP!! You are cordially invited to POST your Homepage Feature’s EMBED link to the ⭐️2026 Features Archive Thread in the Discussion thread. Thank you for your glimpse of BEAUTY.
Brian Commerford
Joe, Beautiful and unusual view !!! Big Sur was a favorite when we lived in California !
Deb Beausoleil
Congratulations on being featured on The Outdoor Photographer homepage! This striking image beautifully celebrates the essence and wonder of the natural world, and we’re delighted to showcase your vision.
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