From Fortune:

Powerful surf hits West Coast and Hawaii. Big swell led to flooding and waves of up to 40 feet in some spots. Coastal areas faced flooding in California. Novice surfers warned to avoid dangers. Professional surfers took advantage of the good waves. Hazardous riptides and life-threatening surf in Southern California. Hawiian lifeguards rescued 20 people.



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