I have during the course of taking seascapes, been caught by the occasional rogue wave.
It usually means that I go home with drenched shoes, jeans and lens filters covered in salt spray.
Nothing to really worry about, a quick clean of the filters and camera, hose the tripod off and cover it in WD-40, and put the shoes in the sun.
However the fisherman in this image will think about location and tides a little more before he next casts a hook.
PS he was knocked over by this wave, he got up only to be knocked over twice more…then he packed up and left!!
andrewplacephotography 
Love the shot… But as an experienced rock fisherman I have to wonder at the lack of good sense the angler is displaying.
¡What amazing photo!