Large Waves Batter California Coast

Waves up to 30 feet forecast to rock California coast, days after deadly weather and pier collapse
The National Weather Service issued high surf advisories Thursday morning for large portions Northern California, with waves up to 30 feet high expected to hit portions of the coast until Sunday. In San Francisco, the weather service issued a high surf ...
Raging Waves Batter California’s Coast and Its Beloved Piers
An increasingly ferocious and volatile surf is raising questions about the future of the state’s piers, which have defined the coastline for generations.
Massive waves hit California coast, leaving at least 1 person dead and 2 missing
One person is dead and at least one other is missing after large waves hammered the California coastline Monday amid a high surf warning. First responders were called to Sunset State Beach, a state park in Watsonville,
Massive Waves Pound California Coast, One Person Dead
At least one person is dead and one reported missing amid massive surf that pounded parts of the California coast Monday, including Santa Cruz and the Monterey Bay area. The waves were fueled by the latest in a series of storms to hit the West Coast in recent days.
Huge waves batter California coast: Man dead, another missing, section of pier collapses
A man died on a Santa Cruz beach Monday after being pinned under debris washed up by a large wave, authorities said. Another man has been reported missing.
California storm turns deadly as waves wreak havoc in coastal communities
A powerful storm pummeling the West Coast churned up waves as high as 60 feet, killing one man, sweeping another out to sea and prompting multiple rescues when a pier collapsed in Santa Cruz, California, authorities said.
Big waves thrash against rocks on California’s Mendocino coast
Powerful waves pounded rocks along the Mendocino coast in northern California on Thursday, December 26, while a high surf advisory was in effect for the area. Footage from X user @lolly_28 shows the stormy conditions in Fort Bragg.
After a Christmas lull, towering waves will wallop California coast again
Powerful waves are expected to batter Northern California, again, following a flurry of earlier storms that destroyed a portion of a historic pier.
US: Large Waves Batter California Coast
Large waves continued to pound the California coast on Thursday, December 26. The National Weather Service issued high surf advisories for large portions Northern California. RESTRICTIONS AND USAGE TERMS: Please credit “@lolly_28 via Spectee”.
UPDATE: High surf advisory affecting Northern California until Saturday night – breaking waves of 20 to 25 feet forecast
The NWS Eureka CA issued an updated high surf advisory at 2:25 p.m. on Saturday. The advisory is for Coastal Del Norte, ...
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Strong, Dangerous Waves Return to Northern California Coast Through the Weekend
Days after heavy surf killed at least one man and damaged the Santa Cruz Wharf, large breaking waves of 20 to 30 feet ...
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Mavericks' Mighty Swells Draw Courageous Surfers to California Coast Amid Warnings of Danger
Extreme waves above 60 feet hit the California coast, particularly Mavericks, attracting surfers and onlookers despite safety ...
California’s piers may not be able to withstand climate change
Climate change continues to worsen the coastal storms that batter California's aging piers. The result is frequent and ...