Maya Gabeira, from Brazil, rides a wave during the Nazare Big Wave Challenge surfing tournament at Praia do Norte, or North Beach, in Nazare, Portugal, Monday, January 22, 2024. (Photo by Armando Franca/AP Photo)





In this image made from video provided by AubC, waves hit a coastline in Bowen, Australia, Thursday, January 25, 2024. Strong winds hit Australia’s northeast coast Friday, leaving thousands without power, but the area was spared heavy damage as Tropical Cyclone Kirrily weakened into a tropical storm. (Photo by AuBC via AP Photo)





Waves break on the sea front in Blackpool on Monday, January 22, 2024. Thousands of people have been left without power as Storm Isha brought disruption to the electricity and transport networks across the UK. (Photo by Danny Lawson/PA Images via Getty Images)





Massive waves hit a jetty by the Pierpont, Calif. neighborhood on December 29, 2023. (Photo by Juan Carlo/The Star via USA Today Network)





A person takes photographs of the sea as waves crash against the breakwater in Newhaven on January 2, 2024, as Storm Henk was set to bring strong winds and heavy rain across much of southern England. (Photo by Adrian Dennis/AFP Photo)





High tides brought flooding and closed roads to Hampton Beach side roads and Ocean Blvd. January 10, 2024. (Photo by Deb Cram)





Big waves in Blackpool on Monday, January 22, 2024. Thousands of people have been left without power as Storm Isha brought disruption to the electricity and transport networks across the UK. (Photo by Danny Lawson/PA Images via Getty Images)





A surfer emerges under the waves in Seal Beach, Calif., Saturday, December 30, 2023. (Photo by Damian Dovarganes/AP Photo)





Waves crash against the harbour wall on January 21, 2024 in Porthcawl, Wales. The Met Office issued an amber weather warning for all of Wales as it predicted “Storm Isha” would bring winds consistently of 50-60 mph, with winds of 70-80 mph possible in coastal areas. (Photo by Matthew Horwood/Getty Images)





Nyah and Thea watch as the top end storms roll in across Nightcliff beach and Jetty in Darwin, Australia on Wednesday, January 17, 2024. (Photo by Neve Brissenden/AAP Image)





Large waves hit the harbour wall during Storm Isha in Newhaven, southern Britain, on January 22, 2024. (Photo by Toby Melville/Reuters)





Two women surf at San Sebastian, Basque Country, Spain, 30 January 2024. Spain continues in a period of high pressure which has settled the weather conditions with high temperatures during the winter season. (Photo by Javier Etxezarreta/EPA/EFE)





Windy conditions near Poolbeg Lighthouse, Dublin during Storm Isha on January 21, 2024. Met Éireann said “extremely strong” winds and “destructive gusts” are expected in the three counties on Sunday, particularly in coastal and exposed areas. (Photo by Stephen Collins/Collins Photos)





Large waves hit Tynemouth Pier in United Kingdom on January 14, 2024 during sunset, colour was reflected into the waves smashing over the pier. (Photo by John Fatkin/Cover Images)





Chilean surfer Rafael Tapia rides a wave during the World Surf League Nazare Big Wave Challenge at Praia do Norte in Nazare, on January 22, 2024. (Photo by Miguel Riopa/AFP Photo)