Massive Waves Cause Flooding Near California Coast, Force Evacuation: IN PICS

A surfer walks along a jetty on his way to enter the water as large waves break near the beach in El Segundo, California. (Image Source: Getty)

Large waves break near the beach in Ventura, California. Dangerous surf churned up by storms in the Pacific is impacting much of California’s coastline with coastal flooding possible in some low-lying areas. (Image Source: Getty)

A Pacific Ocean wave crashes against a jetty as other waves roll towards shore with people watching from a playground ship in Ventura. (Image Source: Getty)

A surfer jumps into the water as a wave crashes onshore. Breaking waves of 26-30 feet are likely to crash at west-facing beaches along the central and northern California coastline. (Image Source: Getty)

Manhattan Beach resident Martin Leikarts takes a selfie with his son Frederick on his shoulders as another large wave crashes against the Manhattan Beach Pier. The pier was closed to the public due to the high surf. (Image Source: Getty)

A surfer catches a wave after huge waves caused damage and injuries in Ventura. Huge surf is battering the US West Coast, with rogue waves already sweeping away pedestrians and vehicles and inundating a hotel, and forecasters warning of more danger ahead for beach communities. (Image Source: Getty)