Visitors might also notice sea foam along the Oregon coast. Sea foam is the combination of natural organic matter ... more in winter due to more local waves crashing, which stirs up the sea ...

The waves were generated by an offshore storm related to an atmospheric river that hit the Pacific Northwest over the weekend.

In addition, large waves due to the wind, storm surge and high tides are causing high water levels and coastal flooding, the City of Victoria stated on its website. Video: Deluge of seafoam washes ...