What are sneaker waves, and how can you stay safe at the beach?

You may not know about sneaker waves, but they're one of the deadliest threats on many beaches. Here's how to stay safe.
Los Angeles Times

High waves sweep beachgoers into the ocean in Oahu, claiming lives of California man and Oklahoma woman

Two people are dead, including a 63-year-old Hollister, Calif., man, and one injured after being swept into the ocean by strong currents this week at Ke Iki Beach in Pupukea on Oahu’s North Shore ...
Orange County Register

Waves finally show up for surfers at the US Open of Surfing

Few people know the waves on the south side of the Huntington Beach Pier as well as Kanoa Igarashi — and his experience at the surf spot showed during his first heat of the day Saturday, Aug. 2, as ...
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Mother and child in critical condition after being swept into sea - just days after students died

A mother and child are in a critical condition in hospital after a monstrous 'sneaker wave' swallowed them into the ocean off the California shore. The pair, who have not yet been publicly identified, ...
Orange County Register

Big waves slam Southern California beaches, more massive surf on the way

Getting a new surfboard for Christmas? This will not be the week to hit the waves to learn to surf – and even experienced surfers should use extreme caution in the water. Big waves are slamming the ...