big wave surfers
Extreme ocean riders
Big wave surfers are surfers who ride waves of extreme height—generally at least twenty feet, often much larger.
The practice requires specialized equipment, physical conditioning, and acceptance of serious danger.
Famous big wave locations include Nazaré in Portugal, Mavericks in California, and Jaws in Hawaii.
Big wave surfers use jet skis to tow into waves too fast to catch by paddling.
- MavericksRebels or free spirits
- tow-inPull something behind
- jet skiMotorized recreational water vehicle
- swellIncrease in size
- code redUrgent crisis designation
barrel · wipeout · white water · hold-down · leash · impact zone · charging · fearless · death wish · adrenaline · slab · reef · foam · paddle · lineup · dawn patrol · wetsuit · thunder
- surferslongboarders, grommets, kooks