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Massive Swells Following El Nino Storm at Half Moon Bay's Mavericks Break

The famed surfing spot lived up to its name this week.


HALF MOON BAY, CA- Waves as high as 40 feet? That’s what’s been reported in Half Moon Bay this week, on the area’s famed surfing location: Mavericks.

The swells were a calling for many surfers who took to the water on Thursday to ride the waves.

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There is one report of a surfer being injured, according to KPIX. Watch the above video report for more.

Did you go check out the waves following the storm? Send us your pics to renee.schiavone@patch.com!

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