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 ...

This type of wave is formed by several smaller waves that combine into one big wave, and it can hit after ... including over rocks and jetties. These waves can suddenly knock people off of their ...

This type of wave is formed by several smaller waves that combine into one big wave, and it can hit after ... sweeping people into the sea from rocks, jetties, and beaches. These sneaker waves ...

"Large breaking waves along the coast will lead to increased wave run-up on beaches with waves topping and washing over large rocks and jetties," the NWS said. "These large waves can be erratic and ...

Waves driven by ocean winds can cause ... eventually splitting into bits and pieces. Critters big and small trample, crush, and plow rocks as they scurry across the surface and burrow underground.

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 ...