(KRON) — A portion of the Santa Cruz Pier has collapsed and is floating away Monday, according to the National Weather Service. The collapse comes amid a major swell that is expected to bring wave heights up to 26 feet high to parts of the Central Coast.
“You are risking your life, and those of the people that would need to try and save you by getting in or too close to the water,” the NWS said.
Monday’s collapse was reminiscent of an incident in winter of 2023 when the Seacliff State Beach pier was pummeled beyond repair by a heavy winter storm.
