Mavericks surf break

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Mavericks surf break is a world-famous big-wave surfing spot off the coast of Northern California known for its massive, powerful waves that attract elite surfers and major surf competitions.

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instanceOf big wave surfing spot
surf break
access typically by boat or jet ski
associatedWith Mavericks big wave surf contest NERFINISHED
Titans of Mavericks surf competition NERFINISHED
attracts big wave surfers
elite surfers
international surf media
bestSwellDirection northwest
bestWindDirection easterly
breakType reef break
country United States of America
discoveredBySurfers early 1960s
distanceFromShore approximately half a mile offshore
famousFor challenging only the most experienced surfers
hasReputation one of the most dangerous surf breaks in the world
one of the premier big wave spots globally
hazard cold water
long hold-downs
massive wave impact
shallow reef
strong currents
knownFor big wave surfing
dangerous surfing conditions
elite surf competitions
massive waves
powerful waves
locatedIn Northern California
United States of America
surface form: United States
locatedNear Half Moon Bay, California NERFINISHED
Pillar Point Harbor NERFINISHED
locatedOffCoastOf San Mateo County, California NERFINISHED
mediaCoverage magazine features
online surf media
surf films
namedAfter a dog named Maverick
ocean Pacific Ocean
partOf California big wave surfing culture
popularizedInSurfing 1990s
seaFloor rocky reef
sport surfing
state California, United States
surface form: California
surfSeason primarily winter
waterTemperature cold
waveHeight can exceed 50 feet (15 meters) during major swells
often exceeds 25 feet (7.6 meters)
waveType right-hand reef break

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Half Moon Bay, California locatedNear Mavericks surf break