In Pictures: Waves, surfers and a shipwreck among coastal shots captured in 2024

Here are some of the most dramatic and colourful coastal snaps of the year.

Monday 30 December 2024 16:00 GMT

Huge waves crash against the sea wall near Whitley Bay (Owen Humphreys/PA) (PA Archive)

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Britain’s coastline saw spectacular waves, packed beaches and some more unusual sights throughout 2024.

Here are some of the most dramatic and colourful sea or sand-related snaps captured by the PA news agency’s photographers:

Away from the wave action, Britain’s beaches saw an array of sights, from sunseekers to surfers.

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In Pictures: Waves, surfers and a shipwreck among coastal shots captured in 2024

Here are some of the most dramatic and colourful coastal snaps of the year.

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