Big Wave Stories: Grant Washburn Survives Massive Mavericks Wipeout

Grant Washburn recalls one of his worst wipeouts at Mavericks in excruciating detail. Thankfully, Grant made it out of this dangerous situation and lived to tell the tale.
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[@Pucksndeep6]

How calmly these guys recount these terrifying situations is amazing.

[@kindraericksen3132]

So brave. Thanks for sharing that story Grant. I grew up with Cathy we were in the same high school class.. so I follow your career! Such respect for that and the fact that you know the danger. Not many in the world can say that they have seen what you guys have seen and done.

[@gnosis7662]

The guys that surf those huge waves like Mavericks are the gladiators of the sea. "We who are about to die, salute you!" Brave men!

[@truthseeker6410]

I got caught on the inside of the bowl and took 3 on the head in the Outer Banks during the Hurricane Teddy swell. It was 10-12 feet and heavy! I felt like I was fighting for my life. One of the most humbling moments of my life. I cant imagine the helplessness you would feel in 60ft surf taking 3 on the head.

[@paulhetherington3854]

Prove it, first! Damn stupid! You violated, laws.

[@clarkewi]

Great Mavericks surfer.

[@jeffdarnell7942]

I've seen Darryl do some crazy shit on those videos, on the Waverunners..another one helping "Barney" right around the rocks as well...

[@marko308]

100ft!!! the story gets bigger every time you tell it

[@conspiraciesarejustgreatst2059]

marko308 yeah man seriously...started off as a 50 foot wave...then 50-60 foot faces...to a 65-70 foot wave lol... average? sure...I'll take that

[@John-tg5vn]

Poser

[@ultrasom]

Is this the same guy that appears on "Riding Giants" Mavericks segment?

[@nicolettef.7209]

+Ultrasom Backdoor yeah, he helped produce it too I think

[@jeffdarnell7942]

He's a filmmaker and was the one that recorded ALOT of the film you've seen at Mavs.

[@EKMM]

Crazy. Couldn't even attempt it

[@superorangeish]

...and its COLD water with lots of rubber on the bod...it comes with the turf

[@jamespisano1164]

Very cool and intense story. Glad you survived Twiggy.

[@foggylane22]

+james pisano fyi - This video features Grant Washburn; you are thinking of Grant "Twiggy" Baker.

[@jamespisano1164]

Thanks Bro. Wasn't paying attention.

[@surfingwithsnakes]

Wait so you borrowed jays board the guy who was the inspiration for the film chasing mavericks that’s sick, love you twiggy you’re a legend

[@jeffdarnell7942]

Twiggy is Grant Baker.

[@SeanOboyle-t7i]

Crocodile waves

[@alexsaucedo8032]

HOLY SHIT. . GOT DAMM 😳😳😳😳😳😳😳😳😳😳

[@paulhetherington3854]

No it's called, intelligence not taught, by the US, surfer ever!

[@zombitroid84]

That's not a 60 footer but it's still huge

[@aftershocktv2]

those clips werent from his wave

[@foggylane22]

+zombitroid84 If Grant says it was 60, it was probably 75. These guys don't have to exaggerate.

[@foggylane22]

+zombitroid84 If Grant says it was 60, it was probably 75. These guys don't have to exaggerate.

[@surfingwithsnakes]

foggylane22 yeah for real

[@jamiemoffatt50]

You’re an idiot