Big wave surfing is a discipline within surfing in which experienced surfers paddle into, or are towed into, waves which are at least 20 feet (6.2 m) high...

Surfing is a surface water sport in which an individual, a surfer (or two in tandem surfing), uses a board to ride on the forward section, or face, of...

Mark Sheldon Foo was a professional surfer who favored big wave surfing. Foo drowned while surfing at Mavericks, Half Moon Bay, California, in 1994. Mark...

has clear and calm water. The surf break at Waimea Bay was significant in the development of big wave surfing. Larger surf at the bay went unridden for...

Tow-in surfing is a surfing technique which uses artificial assistance to allow the surfer to catch faster-moving waves than was traditionally possible...

state of Hawaii. It has lent its name to a big wave surfing break, also known as Jaws. Pe'ahi (Jaws) surf break is roughly three miles east of Pāʻia and...

Hamilton (né Zerfas; born March 2, 1964) is an American big-wave surfer, co-inventor of tow-in surfing, and an occasional fashion and action-sports model and...

world's best big wave surfers. From 1999 to 2016, an invitation-only contest called the Titans of Mavericks was held there during most winter surfing seasons...

"The Eddie", also known as The Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational, is a big wave surfing tournament held at Waimea Bay on the north shore of Oahu, Hawaii...

and size of its waves, it hosts the annual Billabong Pro Teahupoo surf competition (part of the World Championship Tour (WCT) surfing circuit) and the...

professional surfing contest was held at a wave pool, specifically: Kelly Slater's Surf Ranch. Wakeboarding is a popular type of surfing done behind a...

A surf break (also break, shore break, or big wave break) is a permanent (or semi-permanent) obstruction such as a coral reef, rock, shoal, or headland...

Lawhead; February 11, 1937 – June 28, 2021) was an American pioneer of big wave surfing and a prominent longboard shaper. Nicknamed "Da Bull" by Phil Edwards...

an interest. USA surfing is the governing body for the sport of surfing in the United States, with surf leagues such as the World Surf League available...

beginnings, then moves on to focus on the dangerous lure of big-wave surfing (surfing waves that can reach up to 70 feet (21 meters)). The documentary...

surfing the big Hawaiian surf, winning several awards including the 1977 Duke Kahanamoku Invitational Surfing Championship. The Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational...

Peninsula in Newport Beach, California known for its large waves that makes it a popular spot for surfing and bodysurfing. The Wedge is located at the intersection...

Sunset Beach is on the North Shore of Oahu in Hawaii and known for big wave surfing during the winter season. The original Hawaiian name for this place...

Surf culture includes the people, language, fashion, and lifestyle surrounding the sport of surfing. The history of surfing began with the ancient Polynesians...

professional big wave surfer best known for setting the world record for largest wave ever surfed, as documented in the HBO series 100 Foot Wave. McNamara...

Non: The Psychology of Big Wave Surfing with Greg Long (2013) Big Wave Hellmen (2014) "Greg Long Signs With Billabong". SURFING Magazine. June 10, 2008...

most noteworthy big-wave surfers, famous for surfing Mavericks alone for 15 years before it was widely discovered by the big-wave surfing community. Born...

enlarges wave heights. Due to the height of the waves, numerous surfing records have been set at Nazaré. In November 2011, surfer Garrett McNamara surfed a...

Darrick Doerner is a big wave pioneer in the sport of tow-in surfing, in which personal water craft are used to tow surfers into large surf. Also known by the...

This glossary of surfing includes some of the extensive vocabulary used to describe various aspects of the sport of surfing as described in literature...

begins competing in surfing at age 15, and turns pro at 17. However, her abilities are doubted by many of her big wave surfing male peers. In 2013, Gabeira...

surfer. He is a 3-time world surfing champion, ocean conservationist and entrepreneur Winner, 2019 World Surf League (WSL) Big Wave Tour (BWT) Nazare Challenge...

"Flippy" Hoffman (January 24, 1930 – November 10, 2010) was an American big wave surfing pioneer and businessman. Hoffman was born in Glendale, California in...

present the current title holders of each surfing theme. There are various ways to measure the height of a wave. Miguel Moreira, professor at University...

Rock also creates a renowned big-wave surfing spot recognized as capable of producing some of the tallest surfable waves in the world. Historically, the...