This is really sad. Too many people just don't realize the dangers that exist in the ocean and particularly crossing bars. Rogue waves do happen but there's usually an indication of the danger before these occur. I learned years ago watching disasters at Tillamook that you better be very careful when the current is ebbing. I won't even cross the bar on a strong ebb as that's when the greatest chance of a large wave occurs.
Probably didn't have life jackets on either.