The situation has been devastating, with extensive damage from waves reaching an estimated 20-30 feet and reports of waves over 50 feet impacting the Santa Cruz region.
At least three deaths have been reported due to individuals being swept away by the ferocious shorebreak, highlighting the dangers posed by these powerful waves.
Damage to the Santa Cruz Harbor may rival the devastation seen from the 2011 tsunami, with preliminary recovery and repair estimates already exceeding $20 million.
While the incredible waves can be seen as an 'act of God,' there are questions about how ongoing construction may have compromised the structural integrity of the Santa Cruz Wharf.
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