Photos: King tides crash along the San Diego coastline

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — It’s been a dramatic weekend on the coast as king tides rolled along the San Diego County shoreline, bringing waves up to 7 feet high.

Sunday marked the last day for the three-day event, which evolved as the Beaver Moon, the fourth and final supermoon of the year , aligned with the sun and Earth. This celestial sequence caused an increase in gravitational pull, in turn, fueling the king tides that are awed by many.

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From North County to the South Bay, beachgoers in the region captured the slamming waves as they erupted along the coast. Here’s a compilation of captures from local residents:

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The next king tides event, also the last occurrence of the year, is expected to return Dec. 13 through 15…

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