Why Is Measuring Big Waves So Controversial?
From Maverick’s to Jaws to Nazaré, new world record potentials for “largest wave ever surfed” have recently rolled in. But why are people still debating?
Hawaii beaches threatened by 35-foot waves as dangerous surf expected to slam islands
Dangerous surf is anticipated to impact the Hawaiian Islands in the coming days, prompting residents and visitors to prepare ...
Watch California surfer catch monster 108-foot wave — possibly riding into history books
A California surfer shredded a monster wave at Mavericks last week — and may have ridden into the record books. Alessandro ...
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Bay Area coastline braces for possible 30-foot waves
SAN FRANCISCO - Dangerous waves are threatening the Bay Area coastline. The National Weather Service forecasts waves reaching 20 to 30 feet high, comparable to the height of a three-story building, ...
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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 for large portions Northern California Thursday morning, with waves up to 30 feet high expected to hit portions of the coast until Sunday ...
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Next storm to bring up to 2 inches of rain, 30-foot waves to Bay Area
Further south on the Central Coast, very little precipitation is forecast: just about half an inch in Monterey and Hollister. The weather service is asking people to stay off piers and jetties ...