Big Wave Surf Spots

Part of the allure of big wave surfing is the mystery and adventure that surrounds each big wave spot. It’s not every day that big waves crash upon these shores. The conditions have to be perfect – big storms sending large swells into the ideal coastal setup. There are only a handful of beaches in the world that have the ability to consistently create waves of such immense size and power.

Below is a list of the top big wave surf spots located throughout the world. Please click on the links below to read more about each surf spot:

Banzai Pipeline – North Shore Oahu
Sunset Beach – North Shore Oahu
Waimea Bay – North Shore Oahu
Makaha – West Shore Oahu
Peahi/Jaws – North Shore Maui
Puerto Escondido – Mainland Mexico
Todos Santos – Baja Mexico
Teahupoo – Tahiti
Shipsterns Bluff – Tasmania
Punta de Lobos  – Chile
Mavericks – Northern California
Dungeons – Cape Town, South Africa
Cortes Bank – Offshore San Diego
Cloudbreak – Tavarua, Fiji