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Snidely · 03-23-2010, 08:45 AM

Here's a few photos of the big surf and resulting beach.

Looking toward Divi from the Tam taken on March 8, 2010.

Resulting beach on March 12 looking from Sports Center toward the pool area. Had some seaweed for a few days but very tolerable. The waves came from the west and added 30-50 feet of beach depending upon the area of the resort.

Mimi walking the beach on 3-17-2010 in from of the 1100 building. Note beach has been groomed and is 100% white powder.

With the exception of the first two days, the beach from 1100-1300 was exceptional for the two weeks. Along the entire Tam frontage the only bldgs with rocks to cross were 1700-1800 with nice beach between the rocks and surf line. However, on March 20, (day we left) the surf was up again and the waves were coming from the Souteast. Although it hadn't yet started, this wave action in the past has caused erosion/beach loss.

Hope these photo's satisfy a small portion of your needs to be on the island.

*Arubalisa* · 03-23-2010, 09:23 AM

Thanks for the photos! The beach looks beautiful.

*Andrea J.* · 03-23-2010, 09:30 AM

in the blink of an eye, mother nature certainly changes the landscape/seascape!

dividiviprincess · 03-23-2010, 10:32 AM

Wow fantastic pics ! Thank you !

Cple · 03-23-2010, 10:38 AM

Great pictures

corona · 03-23-2010, 11:11 AM

Having never seen big waves on that side of the island, all I can say is - WOW.

mattnewhampshire · 03-23-2010, 11:24 AM

I'm counting the days to our Balashi's on the beach

hockeymom · 03-23-2010, 05:56 PM

We just got home last night. The winds and waves were kicking up the last few days. The Divi beach was holding its own. The Tam looked ok too, although we were only down there at night the last few days.

Awesome trip - weather was hot, although the winds were high the last few days. Trip report and pics coming soon. All I can say for now is I miss it already!!!

lrealnurse · 03-23-2010, 07:09 PM

Wow, never saw waves that big and I live 1 mile from the beaches... can't wait...I am staying at the Tam so these pictures were great to see..

Thanks

Divi chic · 03-24-2010, 10:50 AM

Wow, I have never seen waves like that in Aruba nor have I seen so much beach at the Tamerin. Thank you for sharing..

03-23-2010, 08:45 AM	#1 (permalink)
Snidely Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bunker Bar Posts: 223 Images: 13	Tam Beach Photos March 2010 Here's a few photos of the big surf and resulting beach. Looking toward Divi from the Tam taken on March 8, 2010. Resulting beach on March 12 looking from Sports Center toward the pool area. Had some seaweed for a few days but very tolerable. The waves came from the west and added 30-50 feet of beach depending upon the area of the resort. Mimi walking the beach on 3-17-2010 in from of the 1100 building. Note beach has been groomed and is 100% white powder. With the exception of the first two days, the beach from 1100-1300 was exceptional for the two weeks. Along the entire Tam frontage the only bldgs with rocks to cross were 1700-1800 with nice beach between the rocks and surf line. However, on March 20, (day we left) the surf was up again and the waves were coming from the Souteast. Although it hadn't yet started, this wave action in the past has caused erosion/beach loss. Hope these photo's satisfy a small portion of your needs to be on the island. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Joe & Mimi LIFE IS GOOD Last edited by Snidely; 03-23-2010 at 08:49 AM.

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03-23-2010, 09:23 AM	#2 (permalink)
Arubalisa Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Boca Catalina Posts: 10,685 Images: 174	Thanks for the photos! The beach looks beautiful. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Aruba Bound! ~ Blogging to Aruba ~ Hoosier Kitties ~ Our-Cruises ~ Pictures of Aruba

03-23-2010, 09:30 AM	#3 (permalink)
Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: renaissance island, eagle beach, amsterdam manor/passions beach bar, Hung Paradis, alto vista chapel, madam janettes, big porch at B55 Posts: 13,258 Images: 80	in the blink of an eye, mother nature certainly changes the landscape/seascape! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

03-23-2010, 10:32 AM	#4 (permalink)
dividiviprincess Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Divi All inclusive is the best !!! Curtis is the BEST bartender EVER !!! Hi Curtis !!! Posts: 199	Wow fantastic pics ! Thank you ! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________

03-23-2010, 10:38 AM	#5 (permalink)
Cple Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Our favorite place on the island, is the great beach at the Boca Grandi. The water is the best, and its very quiet. Posts: 219	Great pictures Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

03-23-2010, 11:11 AM	#6 (permalink)
corona Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 415	Having never seen big waves on that side of the island, all I can say is - WOW. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ No Shirt, No Shoes, No Problem Next Aruba trip in Loving Aruba Since Honeymoon 1984

03-23-2010, 11:24 AM	#7 (permalink)
mattnewhampshire Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 204	I'm counting the days to our Balashi's on the beach Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________

03-23-2010, 05:56 PM	#8 (permalink)
hockeymom Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 292 Images: 5	We just got home last night. The winds and waves were kicking up the last few days. The Divi beach was holding its own. The Tam looked ok too, although we were only down there at night the last few days. Awesome trip - weather was hot, although the winds were high the last few days. Trip report and pics coming soon. All I can say for now is I miss it already!!! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

03-23-2010, 07:09 PM	#9 (permalink)
lrealnurse Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: anywhere there is a beach and water Posts: 253 Images: 3	Wow, never saw waves that big and I live 1 mile from the beaches... can't wait...I am staying at the Tam so these pictures were great to see.. Thanks Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ First trip to Aruba down; many more to come Lisa

03-24-2010, 10:50 AM	#10 (permalink)
Divi chic Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 50	Wow, I have never seen waves like that in Aruba nor have I seen so much beach at the Tamerin. Thank you for sharing.. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook