Santa Cruz Harbor continue clean up after strong waves damaged hundreds of boats

Santa Cruz boat owners left reeling after gigantic wave event

Santa Cruzans are reeling this week as a result of the immense damage caused by the gigantic wave event that hit our coast on Monday. Size estimates ranged from 20-30 foot waves, with some reports claiming swell heights over 50 feet. Most would agree that our local big-wave spots were producing rideable surf in the 15-20 foot category.

Santa Cruz Harbor continue clean up after strong waves damaged hundreds of boats

After three months of living on the water, several waves crashed into boats Monday, leaving hundreds of boats damaged and one man without a home.

Why Santa Cruz Harbor was so devastated by storm surge

Facing $20 million in losses, why Santa Cruz Harbor was so devastated by storm surge

Santa Cruz Harbor rocked by high swells, capsizing boats, leaving debris

After avoiding a tsunami warning weeks ago, Santa Cruz Harbor was faced with high surf…this time bringing destruction. Monday around 1 p.m., dangerous waves started making their way through the Santa Cruz Harbor. Boats damaged from the swells and docks destroyed. "Just massive waves coming up to the back of the harbor and slamming against the back wall and coming back out and lifting the docks up and just ripping everything apart," Santa Cruz lo…