US: Extreme Wave Pounds Pacific Coast, Surfers Chase Massive Swells

Dangerously high waves battered the northern California coastline, including Santa Cruz County, on Monday, December 23. Three people fell into the ocean, and a large section of the Santa Cruz Pier collapsed. This video captures a jet ski towing a surfer chasing big waves in Santa Cruz.

US: Santa Cruz Wharf Collapses As High Waves Batter Northern California Shoreline 3

Three people fell into the ocean as dangerously high waves battered the Santa Cruz County coastline on Monday, December 23, causing a large portion of the Santa Cruz Pier to collapse. Minor injuries were reported, and authorities evacuated the wharf immediately to ensure public safety. This video shows huge swells rolling into the Santa Cruz Harbor, pushing and smashing boats.

US: Santa Cruz Wharf Collapses As High Waves Batter Northern California Shoreline 4

Dangerously high waves battered the northern California coastline, including Santa Cruz County, on Monday, December 23. Three people fell into the ocean, and a large section of the Santa Cruz Pier collapsed. Authorities reported minor injuries and promptly evacuated the wharf to ensure public safety.

US: Santa Cruz Wharf Collapses As High Waves Batter Northern California Shoreline 5

Dangerously high waves battered the northern California coastline, including Santa Cruz County, on Monday, December 23. Three people fell into the ocean, and a large section of the Santa Cruz Pier collapsed. Authorities reported minor injuries and promptly evacuated the wharf to ensure public safety.

US: Santa Cruz Wharf Collapses As High Waves Batter Northern California Shoreline 2

Three people fell into the ocean as dangerously high waves battered the Santa Cruz County coastline on Monday, December 23, causing a large portion of the Santa Cruz Pier to collapse. Minor injuries were reported, and authorities evacuated the wharf immediately to ensure public safety.

US: Santa Cruz Wharf Collapses As High Waves Batter Northern California Shoreline

Three people fell into the ocean as dangerously high waves battered the Santa Cruz County coastline on Monday, December 23, causing a large portion of the Santa Cruz Pier to collapse. Minor injuries were reported, and authorities evacuated the wharf immediately to ensure public safety. This video shows a boat capsized due to high waves in Santa Cruz Harbor.