Exactly how massive are 50-foot waves at Mavericks?

HALF MOON BAY, Calif. (KGO) -- Experts say that some of the biggest waves at Mavericks on Monday were as massive as 50 feet tall. Just how big is that?

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Here's a look at how the swells measure up to everyday objects.

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