Current and wave measurements provide essential data for evaluating how water movement affects coastal infrastructure ...

The vertical rise and fall of the tides — driven by the gravitational forces of the moon and sun acting on the oceans’ waters — also causes motion of water called currents within bays, harbors and ...

SANTA MONICA, Calif. (KABC) -- Big waves and strong currents are again creating dangerous conditions along Southern California's scenic coastline. While surfers are enjoying the high tides, lifeguards ...

RODANTHE, N.C. (AP) — Hurricane Erin began strengthening again Wednesday while creeping toward the mid-Atlantic coast and churning up menacing waves that have closed beaches from the Carolinas to New ...

A portion of Westward Beach Road leading to the Westward Beach parking lot, located between Zuma Beach and Point Dume, was washed away by the strong surf Thursday afternoon. The city of Malibu has ...