For now, he has a simple, sage word of advice. “I know a lot of people want to go to the beach and watch the big breaking waves, and I totally get that,” he told SFGATE over the phone.

BEVERLY SHORES — The public is encouraged to stay out of Lake Michigan through at least Tuesday evening as a result of life threatening waves that ... according to a beach hazard warning issued ...

Massive waves and coastal flooding are wreaking ... stay out of the water and away from the beaches due to potentially life-threatening conditions. Ventura County officials have closed all beaches ...