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
Incredible footage captured the impressive feat and showed Slebir fearlessly riding the enormous wave as it swelled to more ...
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After a Christmas lull, towering waves will wallop California coast again
Stormy seas along the California coast calmed a bit for the Christmas holiday, but powerful ocean waves were expected to return to the Bay Area for the rest of the week. Waves up to 30 feet high ...
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Huge waves batter California coast: Man dead, another missing, pier partially collapses
LOS ANGELES – Northern California is bracing for another day of deadly waves topping 40 feet Tuesday ... Meanwhile, about 15 miles farther down the coast, dangerous conditions forced authorities ...
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Massive waves hit California coast, leaving at least 1 person dead and 2 missing
but they could not rescue them due to large waves and strong currents, police said. Marina police said an "extensive search" was conducted with assistance from the Coast Guard and the California ...