Translation of "Crashing" in French

Waves crashing against the coast.

Les vagues déferlent sur la plage.

I could hear it crashing along right behind me.

Je pouvais entendre les fracas derrière moi.

He grimaced as if memories of his bitter past were crashing like waves inside his head.

Il grimaça, comme si les souvenirs de son amer passé déferlaient tels des vagues à l'intérieur de sa tête.