Large Waves Batter California Coast

After a Christmas lull, towering waves will wallop California coast again
Powerful waves are expected to batter California again following a flurry of earlier storms that destroyed a portion of a historic pier.
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.
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.
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 Northern California, with 20-to-30-foot waves expected through Sunday.
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.
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”.
Columbus Dispatch4d
Massive waves hit California coast, leaving at least 1 person dead and 2 missing
One person is dead and two others were missing after large waves hammered the California coastline Monday amid a high ...
High surf advisory affecting Northern California until Saturday night – breaking waves of 20 to 25 feet forecast
The NWS Eureka CA issued a high surf advisory at 2:21 a.m. on Saturday. The advisory is for Coastal Del Norte, Northern ...
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 ...
Big waves slam Southern California beaches, more massive surf on the way
Waves showed up at the novelty surf spot, platform Esther off Seal Beach. Surf this week is expert only, so it’s best to stay ...
Northern California to get several waves of rain, snow
Sporadic rain is expected in the Sacramento Valley from Thursday evening through Saturday morning, with the potential for ...
Yahoo News3d
1 dead, 2 missing as Northern California coastline hit by large waves
One person died on a Santa Cruz County beach and another was missing in Monterey County Monday after large waves battered ...
Stunning images of monster waves at California's Mavericks Beach
This aerial view shows a surfer catching a wave at Mavericks Beach in Half Moon Bay, California, on December 30, 2023. Huge ...