Energy from Hurricane Narda brought big, bombing waves to the Southern California area the past few days, with the strong surf continuing through the early part of the week.

The wild waves kept lifeguards busy starting on Sunday when strong currents showed up with 6- to 8-foot surf, even some 10-foot waves, along south-facing beaches.

Surfers catch a wave at Newport Point, south of the Newport Beach Pier, in Newport Beach, CA on Monday, Sept. 29, 2025. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)

People watch surfers and bodyboarders at the Wedge in Newport Beach, CA on Monday, Sept. 29, 2025. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)

A bodyboarder rides a wave at the Wedge in Newport Beach, CA on Monday, Sept. 29, 2025. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Re

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