Maverick's, in Half Moon Bay, California, is one of the surfing's most
menacing and dangerous big waves.
This edit shows exactly why.
NOAA nautical chart with the GeoGarage platform
High resolution mapping of Mavericks
(courtesy of Sanctuary Simon & Fugro)
Just 20 minutes south of San Francisco, and 1/2 mile offshore from
Pillar Point Harbor, Maverick’s rises from the wintery horizon to form
perfect, massive waves that reach up to 60 feet.
(courtesy of Sanctuary Simon & Fugro)
Just 20 minutes south of San Francisco, and 1/2 mile offshore from
Pillar Point Harbor, Maverick’s rises from the wintery horizon to form
perfect, massive waves that reach up to 60 feet. 
...exploding with such
ferocity that it can be recorded on the Richter scale.
see SFGate
Links :
- NewScientist : Map reveals secret of awesome Mavericks waves
- Surfline : Mechanics of Mavericks
- GeoGarage blog : Surfing Mavericks : aerial footage
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