Extreme waves above 60 feet hit the California coast, particularly Mavericks, attracting surfers and onlookers despite safety warnings.

Big-wave surfers capitalized on a massive swell pummeling California’s coast by riding some of the biggest waves ever at Mavericks near Half Moon Bay.

The recent winter storm brought strong and tall waves to the California coast. Conditions were perfect for professional surfers to ride the monster waves produced at Mavericks near Half Moon Bay. “Pretty righteous conditions out there,

Thick fog enveloped the world-renowned surfing spot Mavericks in San Mateo County on Tuesday when surfer Chase LaRue stepped on the beach. For the past few days, waves at the iconic surfing spot just up Highway 1 from Half Moon Bay have been massive — and LaRue wasn’t going to miss out on catching a bomb like the ones breaking on the shore.