Large breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats near shore." Beachgoers were urged to stay out of the ocean because of the conditions.

Hitting the rocks A man watches the waves crash over the rocks in Nazaré, Portugal. In this spot, there’s an underwater canyon that causes some of the biggest waves in the world.

A stock photo shows waves crashing against the shore near exposed cliffs at Bodega Bay in California's Sonoma County. This week, swimmers in San Francisco were advised to stay out of the water as ...

Two people drowned after being washed off the rocks by a wave in Santa Cruz on Tuesday evening, fire department officials said. According to the incident report of the Santa Cruz Fire Department ...

The National Weather Service issued high surf advisories for large portions Northern California Thursday morning, with waves up to 30 feet high expected to hit portions of the coast until Sunday ...

Massive waves hit California’s beaches Thursday, as much of the coastline remains under coastal flood and high surf warnings and meteorologists warn residents to stay away from the water. The ...

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.

Large breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats near shore." Pelicans fly above a powerful Pacific wave breaking on December 30, 2023, in Ventura ...

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.