Waves crash at Shore Acres State Park in Southern Oregon on Tuesday. Courtesy/Stuart Thomas

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The storm has arrived and Portland is getting soaked. From Monday evening through Tuesday morning, the metro area saw sheets of rain, strong winds and power outages affecting thousands.



Ahead of the storm, however, the Oregon coast saw much of the action with towering waves slamming into rugged seaside cliffs.

Officials cautioned the public to stay away from beaches and jetties, warning breakers could reach 30 to 40 feet and that sneaker waves could come out of nowhere and wash unsuspecting spectators into the angry ocean.



We've rounded up the best big waves photos and videos we could so that you can take in the power of the stormy seas from the safety of your computer or smartphone. If you really want to get out there the next time the ocean unleashes its fury, check out our guide to the best storm-watching spots along the Oregon coast.

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This afternoon at Shore Acres. Big waves are now supposed to last until Wednesday! Posted by The Mill Casino on Sunday, December 16, 2018

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The fury of the Pacific Ocean...Shore Acres State Park Oregon Posted by Marshall Johnson Sr. on Monday, December 17, 2018

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