Massive waves hit Penang seafront

Ocean's might: A man and his children watching the rare occurrence of huge waves splashing against the retaining wall at the Esplanade.

GEORGE TOWN: Strong west-southwesterly winds whipped up huge tidal waves here, driving the swells into retaining walls at the Esplanade and Gurney Drive.

The giant waves rose higher than lampposts along the promenade, drenching the roads with sea water.