Massive waves hit California coast, leaving at least 1 person dead and 2 missing
The man was transported to an area hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. About 30 minutes south, at Marina State Beach, Marina police and fire personnel responded to a water rescue incident around noon Monday,
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.
1 dead, 2 missing as Northern California coastline hit by large waves
One person died on a Santa Cruz County beach and two went missing in Monterey County Monday after large waves battered the Northern California coastline amid a high surf warning.
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, pier partially 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.
Big waves slam Southern California beaches, more massive surf on the way
This will not be the week to hit the waves to learn to surf – and even experienced surfers should use extreme caution in the water.
At least 1 dead after massive waves batter Northern California coast
At least one person died after massive waves battered Northern California's coast on Monday. A man was trapped by debris that washed up on a beach in Santa Cruz, authorities said. The man was rescued and taken to the hospital where he later died.
One Dead, One Missing In Massive California Waves Fueled By Storm
Two people were rescued when a pier in California collapsed amid high surf. The death of another person is being blamed on the waves.
Portion of California pier crumbles into the ocean amid heavy waves
A major storm pounded California’s central coast on Monday, bringing flooding and high surf that was blamed for fatally trapping a man beneath debris on a beach and later partially collapsing a pier,
Alert: Man dies after large wave trapped him beneath debris on California beach, likely related to storm pummeling West Coast
Man dies after large wave trapped him beneath debris on California beach, likely related to storm pummeling West Coast. Got a question? Put a reporter on it. Ever think of a question that you wish someone would answer?
UPDATE: High surf warning affecting California until Tuesday evening – breaking waves of 25 to 35 feet expected
An updated high surf warning was issued by the NWS San Francisco CA on Sunday at 12:59 p.m. valid from 4 p.m. until Tuesday ...
Atmospheric River Update: 25-Foot Waves to Hit California
Average wave heights this time of year are around 5 to 8 feet, meaning the incoming waves will be significantly larger.