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Huge Waves Expected To Crest Along Coast Excite Surfers, But Hurt Local Fishermen

On New Year's Day, the NWS reports that we could see waves up to 25 feet.

HALF MOON BAY (KPIX 5) — The New Year will likely start off with a bang along the coast as waves as high as a two-story building are expected to crest Wednesday.

“I mean, it’s always exciting because you might get the wave of your life,” said Adam Coopersmith, who was surfing at Half Moon Bay Monday night.

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