Wave clouds go viral in California

People in the California city of Santa Cruz were left amazed after unusual wave shaped clouds appeared across the evening sky.

According to media reports the stunning cloud formation was seen on Tuesday evening.

Dark and white clouds stretched across the sky creating a pattern that looked like ocean waves.

As the sun began to set its golden light reflected off the clouds making the view even more beautiful.

Many local residents captured the rare moment on their phones and shared photos and videos on social media, where they quickly went viral.

One woman at the beach posted a video of the breathtaking sky, and it has attracted widespread attention online.