Types of Breaking Surf Waves. There are three common types of breaking surf waves: spilling, plunging, and surging. Each type depends on the slope of the ocean floor and the energy of the wave.

Update: High surf warning issued for Bay Area Shorelines until 3 a.m. Saturday – breaking waves of 20 to 30 feet expected Share this: Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) ...

The National Weather Service issued high surf advisories Thursday morning for large portions Northern California, with waves up to 30 feet high expected to hit portions of the coast until Sunday.