Giant Waves Crash onto the Shores of Hawaii

The Unique Shape of the Seabed Causes the Waves to Break Higher

Due to the peculiar shape of the seabed, the waves here break particularly high. After strong winter storms, the breakers regularly reach heights of 75 meters and more. This makes the spot a popular destination for surfers who are looking for the ultimate thrill. The waves are so powerful that they can even knock over large ships.

The Birth of Big Wave Surfing

Fitting, the birth of big wave surfing happened on the same Hawaiian island where surfing itself originated. For centuries, Hawaiians of all classes have been riding the waves, but it was only in the 1950s that surfers began to tackle the big waves at Makaha Beach. The first surfer to ride a giant wave at Makaha was Greg Noll, who rode a 30-foot wave in 1954.

The Mavericks Awards

According to its website, The Mavericks Awards is a digital video performance contest in which big wave surfers and videographers submit their best surf content from Mavericks from the previous winter season. The contest is judged by a panel of experts, and the winners are awarded cash prizes and trophies.

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