Lots and lots of news and pix of the huge waves off the California coast. I'll bet surfers from all over the world are there to ride those monsters. I remember body surfing there as a kid but there no way I would ever even get in the water with these.
This story @ Surfers race to catch massive waves across Southland - LA Times
Another @ Newport s Wedge lives up to its reputation 1 hurt in thundering surf - Daily Pilot
More @ Monster highs Massive summer swells bring out surf legends gawkers destruction - The Orange County Register
And, thanks to American Power blog, this video @ Hurricane Marie Brings Epic Waves to Southern Calif. - YouTube