Photos: Big waves show at wild Wedge in Newport Beach – Orange County Register
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The expert-only spot saw a handful of wave riders who braved the 10-foot plus surf, with a high tide pushing ocean water up the sand to the surprise of spectators who scrambled to safety as the sets raced onto the shore.
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Photos: Big Waves Show At Wild Wedge In Newport Beach – Orange
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Photos: Big Waves Show At Wild Wedge In Newport Beach – Orange
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