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Surfers Scramble to Mavericks in California to Catch Building-Size Waves
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- Expert surfers worldwide are preparing to travel to Northern California for anticipated massive waves nearing 50 feet at Mavericks, a renowned surf spot south of San Francisco.
- The swell is expected to arrive between two storm systems bringing California's first widespread rain of the season, with warnings for flooding and strong winds in place.
- Surfers like Bianca Valenti from San Francisco and Clément Roseyro from France are making extensive travel and gear arrangements, including securing Jet Skis essential for tackling these giant waves.
- The window for surfing is narrow, as the first storm is expected to clear by Saturday morning, with another storm forecasted to arrive on Sunday, prompting authorities to advise the public to avoid beaches.
