MASSIVE XL swell hits MAVERICKS!!

[@phillipfrausto122]

Mammoth waves spectacular drone footage, expert surfers, expert jet drivers, water safety crew , powerful mother nature, Merry Christmas 🎄 totally enjoyed.

[@warren818]

Wow, that first wave. All the stars aligned, and it was a thing of beauty, surfer interacting with the perfect huge skatepark where carves are on the menu. I bet that felt insane.

[@sallytobin9096]

Love your enthusiasm ❤

[@DaleWoodward-v7z]

That was at least 30 feet high 🌊🏄🏻‍♂️👏🏻👍🏻

[@chrismack5908]

One of the best Mavericks films I've ever seen! It's perfect conditions!

[@miketausig4205]

I was chatting with Peter Mel yesterday and he told me straight-up and unequivocally that this was the biggest he ever saw Mavs.

[@josephgarcia2979]

This is truly mesmerizing and captivating! Taking on the elements while also having fun with them, is an adventure only a handful of people will enjoy in a lifetime. Cheers to them for being so daring!

[@jenniferloving3863]

Thank you so much. You are a true inspiration for me and all videographers everywhere. This was the absolute best i have ever seen. Completely....Freakinfantastic!!!

[@dgfilms264]

Thank you i appreciate it! 🙏🏼

[@g5lisa]

It’s awesome to see waves like this in California! Woohoo! ❤

[@dgfilms264]

Thanks for watching!

[@dpixvid]

Santa Cruz pier washes out....Mavericks must be cracking I thought. Sweet!

[@dgfilms264]

Yep!! It was a crazy swell forsure!

[@The51Jasmine]

I thought the same thing. The waves at the wharf were huge, so you know Mavericks was goin off.

[@leannaerickson9745]

Power and grace, surfers and waves, perfect union. Splendid soundtrack, inspired. Thanks.🌊🌊🌊🏄🏄‍♂🏄‍♀👏👏👏

[@dgfilms264]

🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@chancellorism]

These guys are a breed apart! Amazing. Love the guy doing a flip off the back side, just because he can. 😮

[@dgfilms264]

🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@tdbarton7712]

Breathtaking. Excellent video of these elite athletes.

[@dgfilms264]

Thanks!!

[@mikenoface]

So gnarly! Great footage. 🤘

[@dgfilms264]

Thanks!!

[@fredcarruthers8285]

My hat is off to the drone pilot incredible footage good job Bud.😎

[@lorettanericcio-bohlman567]

Fabulous only thing better would be their names. Thank you for the fantastic footage

[@dgfilms264]

Thanks for watching!

[@josef9001]

Search the article.

[@HollyLyn]

The Pacific Ocean is gorgeous! ❤ seeing all the surfers having a good time.

[@dgfilms264]

🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@rdmoon4416]

So pleased these surfers get to ride, or try to ride, these big ones. Most have dreamed of waves like this. Enjoy, you all are awesome 🎉🌊🌊🌊🎄🎉

[@dgfilms264]

🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@BCursed2012]

Great montage. Thank you

[@dgfilms264]

Thanks!!

[@dwstoeckel4740]

I’m not a surfer, and I know nothing about the sport...... but this was amazing to watch...

[@joeydlc]

great video, heavy shots. Mother Nature is beautiful. thank you!

[@dgfilms264]

Thanks for watching!

[@d.s.douglas1281]

Good to see how many rescue Jet skis & crafts are in support of these surfers 🏄 🏄🏾‍♀️🏄🏾‍♂️💝

[@EthanGold]

glad to hear real music on an epic video instead of nonsense - great choice dude - post the name of the song - Glories "Easy Dreamless Sleep"

[@ak47man58]

Unreal and beautiful!

[@dgfilms264]

Thank you!

[@VertaSkull]

Great footage! Surprised you could fly there!

[@zhuanjifarms5050]

Truly exceptional!!

[@SurferDuck-w7v]

Insane footage🤙🦆🌊💯

[@davwww]

Awesome shots! 😮

[@dgfilms264]

Thanks!!

[@John-vz5un]

Nice foil bail at 2:00 That is COLD H20!

[@dawntreader7079]

sick move for sure

[@SurferDuck-w7v]

Guess it's better to bail in the deeper water then get smashed into the rocks😮

[@bamgrok]

Yeah who's on the hydro foil

[@JacksonTylerOR]

Epic ! Thanks and Happy New Year

[@suzannebabcock2328]

That's amazing!!

[@dgfilms264]

Thank you!

[@brianchristenson6055]

Great video!!!!

[@JamesSmith-qj9kd]

Tow and rescue👍

[@dgfilms264]

🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@daisydela]

Excellent flying and filmmaking!

[@tylertastemaker]

Dang that was sick. Thanks

[@dgfilms264]

Thanks for watching!

[@johnk4437]

That was a good day at Mavericks I haven't been down there in a few years but wow I wish I'd seen that. Thanks for posting

[@ChantePierce-kp3uf]

I always LOVE to see the Mavericks Biggest of the year !

[@naturalfreehuman]

good footage...

[@dgfilms264]

Thanks!

[@per48]

some really nice waves there

[@dgfilms264]

🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@justingurley836]

Thanks. Was looking forward to the footage.

[@dgfilms264]

Thanks for watching!

[@dorianhorton6805]

I swear natures just so graceful letting man ride along while she does her thing

[@smsultana68]

Mother Ocean is always fully in charge. Don’t panic while you’re under.

[@smsultana68]

Don’t waste your energy fighting your way up. That’s one reason why these pros survive.

[@Stevo_Drums]

Cowabunga! Shred the gnar, bro 🤙🏼

[@totalt6600]

I've been wrong. Mavericks can be if not tamed, cooperated with. And it's a beautiful thing.Ty. ❤️🏄

[@dgfilms264]

🙏🏼🤙🏼

[@manohoo]

hypnotic!

[@dgfilms264]

🙏🏼🤙🏼

[@Ptntmstr]

Awesome to see people living in the moment. Natures speed

[@bryansmith9231]

Thank you very much for this content. We used to live 9 blocks away, and was wondering for a week what was happening there. I appreciate you work greatly

[@RandyZimmerman-pp5wj]

I really love these videos make me forget about my problems

[@nbbailey21]

Glad someone got footage. The news stories are lacking.

[@EdgarVazquez-k2t]

Saludos ❤ PR

[@skyrocketcoast219]

Lived in Montara a zillion years: the Winter waves at Montara State Beach was heard , clear as a bell 1 mile inland!

[@brentwalker8596]

There were some epic rides.

[@MattSorensen-mr9lx]

Peter Mel, Anthony Tashnick, Barney, Ken Collins, Adam Replogle, the Wormhoudt brothers, Jay, the list goes on...

[@richardpascual5491]

i live in the Bay Area, first time i went to Mavericks was Nov 21 2001 later called 100 foot wednesday, i called in sick, and rode my GL1000 to the coast, climbed up the cliff side and perched with binoculars...

[@totalt6600]

Me too. Came from farther South, but couldn't leave once I saw it. 🖖

[@dgfilms264]

Nice!!

[@wellscampbell9858]

I was there. It looked fake. The lip would pitch, then take forever to impact, super slo-mo. One of the powerlines VHS tapes featured that day, Year of the Drag-in, or Low Tide at High Noon maybe.

[@Mac-td7lt]

Im a motocross guy just clicked on this . These surfers are just as crazy as pro Motocross and pro bull riders.

[@dgfilms264]

🙌🏼🙌🏼 thanks for watching!

[@seancallahan1312]

My mom (R.I.P.) was from Oklahoma. I was born in Santa Cruz, so I surfed. Ended up at Mav's in the 90s (not to detract from the amazing things they pull off now, but with no skis and no flotation. Without help). She always said I would've been a bullrider if they stayed in Oklahoma. Respect to all who push it. And motocross is crazy. I pulled off jumping a Volkswagen and that was enough for me. Taco'ed the forks trying to jump 2. You know how your brain disconnects when you're in a situation you don't know if you're gonna make it? I was rolling around underwater being hit by these giant balls of force on my first big wipeout at Mavericks. Just spin cycle, being rag-dolled. My brain was having this calm conversation with myself: "Oh my God! I can't believe a wave can hit me this hard! What does this remind me of? A wave drill in football? No. Oh, I know! It's just like being blindsided on my motorcycle by a car running a stop sign at 30mph!!" If you've been blindsided by a car driving good traffic speed on your bike, that's what it's like being hit by those waves, but not pointy metal ripping into you. But imagine it keeps happening for 10, 15 seconds or more. You're a motorcycle guy. You probably get what I'm saying. Sorry old guy rant. Can't surf anymore cause of injuries. Can barely walk with my cane anymore.

[@XxmattitudexX]

its hard to compare it to anything else one thing for sure all three must be able to face fears and be tough.surfing can test body limits one guy might be fine another get a ruptured ear drum or dislocated limb from same situation.the tow surfers shortcut much of the work and toughening up that paddle surfers would have to endure to get to the level of riding massive waves. the lifeguards used to tell us they did not like us jumping off the pier to get out on big days because if we were not ready and tried to get out from beach we would not make it out past the surf line and the danger would be self limiting.surfing can mess you up when your paddling out and ducking waves impact from lip if you cannot get deep enough can be violent. you can be dragged back underwater feels like your in violent river rapids for a long time and go 1-200 yards.when riding the lip can hit you and chip shot you up into the air.if you get in the turbulence its very violent and can rip vests off your body while trying to drown you and this can happen until the sets end or you are dragged far enough inside the lineup . none of this involves getting impacted into anything which can also happen in shallow breaks

[@seancallahan1312]

@@XxmattitudexX Remember you can't duck-dive a real gun, also. I used to duck-dive an 8' 6" Steve Coletta board, I made up a method of first paddling fast, grab the rails, and kind of belly-bunnyhop to get extra punch under. But no way anyone is duck diving whitewash on a 9' 6" or a 10' 4" like I used to ride. Punch under, blast paddle over, if the whitewash is like 6 ft. or less and you're right in front of a cliff or rocks, but that's an enormous expenditure of energy, like life threatening situations only. (In front of the jump rock at giant Swift St. on the Dec. 2000 swell, for instance. Fight for your life.)

[@nickortcoski6769]

That 20 second swell is something else. Thise surfers are really equipped to deal with it, not just thst but they're fucking riooing the shit out if it ehen it stands up! Respect.

[@dgfilms264]

Totally!!

[@Pompomgrenade]

Massive 🌊

[@dgfilms264]

🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@billybupkis3688]

Looks like surfing nirvana. Beautiful sets.

[@dgfilms264]

Thank you!!

[@smsultana68]

@@dgfilms264 Epic footage. Mesmerizing.

[@mardono1]

America is getting great again, great big waves.

[@ImThe1stAvenger]

Watching the Eddie makes these tow ins look cute. Cool film tho. 🤙🏼

[@Ryk-qu1ub]

Can only imagine the energy ya'll get from this - live nature. I've skied some insane steeps in Utah & CO, where one can go to that "other" place. I applaud you all as individuals that are willing to risk for gain - in fact, most likely, hunger for it. Peace ya'll -R

[@penelopelgoss2520]

35 - 40 foot waves. That first one was EPIC!! KNARLY!!

[@0gnomer]

through great balancing act, mother's winds traveled o'er great length, deliver to one massive effort of many, righteous in magnitude and in depth, barreling forward with maverick's deliverance, these riders of the storm, they carve [hence]

[@petelohstroh6998]

Incredible footage! Who did the music, it’s great too.

[@chrisnizer]

Psshht, big deal, I could do that...if I wanted to. Just couldn't do it on purpose, or in the dimension/universe we currently occupy. But other than that...yawwnnn, 🥱 piece o' cake! Thanks for sharing the waves 🌊 with us my friend, they are truly awesome!! Semper Fidelis!

[@Krunch2020]

The Eddie, Jaws, Mavericks all XXL!

[@alicevanderbruggen1339]

Beautiful!!!! Hang 10!!!!❤❤❤❤❤

[@dannyzuehlsdorf3697]

I used to surf there when I was nine years old living in Point Reyes. Never towed it tho like these dudes. Makes it EASY

[@smsultana68]

Paddled out at Mavs at age 9?

[@dgfilms264]

Nice! 🤙🏼

[@AaronPeterkin]

Not on a day like this you didn't.

[@purdyboi807]

@@smsultana68 It's only like that a handful of times a year between November thru March when conditions are just right. The rest of the year it's surf-able

[@purdyboi807]

Ha, right on! I'm from Petaluma but now live in Pt. Reyes. Too cool

[@oscaroliva5736]

sick dudes

[@dgfilms264]

🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@nickrudine2365]

That was pristine conditions man

[@ronkirk5099]

Smashed boats in Santa Cruz harbor, but great fun for big wave surfers! These waves are so big and moving so fast I guess tow-in is the only way to catch them and keep surfers safe in the event of a wipeout.

[@sMVshortMusicVideos]

Bravo

[@dgfilms264]

Thanks!

[@bobphillips7610]

Who's on the foil? That's crazy at Mavericks!

[@purdyboi807]

Right?!!

[@scottmulholland1329]

I live just down the Coast a wee bit, in Pacific Grove. We’ve had massive waves for nearly 2 weeks now: a “King Tide.” About a mile South from us near Monterey Peninsula CC a “sneaker wave” from these conditions claimed another soul. A tourist unaware of this phenomenon was on the boulders near the breakwater, no doubt trying to get the ‘right photograph’ before a single rogue wave snuck up on him and pulled him into the bay amidst the chaos of the breakwater. Never to be seen again. These XL conditions on the Central Coast bring us much beauty with even more danger!

[@stevodakine1]

They are brave souls out there.

[@oldmanandthesea3384]

Brings back memories of Jakes Iron Cross. Of course I wasn't in any position to see it live. To busy looking for my next wave.😂😂😂. To old now, and damaged ❤.

[@dgfilms264]

🙌🏼🤙🏼

[@BMAC321]

R.I.P. Mark Foo

[@jeanbaptisteemmanuelzorg5911]

Nice footage 👏 Few guys at the end shouldn’t be there lol

[@dgfilms264]

Thanks 🤙🏼

[@phytorx1]

That glass ride at 2:48 was epic.

[@pmccarty]

Any info on the tunes? Great stuff. Of course, thinking The Mermen, but not sure if this is them. Thx.

[@dannyzuehlsdorf3697]

it's the Carpenters, bruh

[@MaryHesketh-gt4cg]

Came here to ask this!

[@4dogsannacat]

1:20 barrel dodger😂 Everyone on it well done.

[@dgfilms264]

😂😂

[@BrianPayne-ef6kn]

I bet Jay would've loved this one 😢.

[@garse70]

Looks cold and scary. Much respect to these amazing surfers.

[@SFA985]

Same day Santa Cruz wharf broke 50-mi down the coast, right?

[@smsultana68]

Yup

[@janesooby7699]

Actually no. This was filmed Sunday, Dec. 22. The wharf broke apart Monday, Dec. 23.

[@sammysosa7356]

The most beautiful dance with death ever...

[@shroomzzz]

Holy crap...the ride at 3:34!!!!

[@Lindleyferchel]

Pure nature

[@dgfilms264]

🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@oughtssought1198]

yay film

[@dgfilms264]

🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@danm4935]

How far away from the shoreline are these massive waves? Never seen Half Moon Bay this gnarly.

[@j.thomas7128]

I came looking for a clip of the record 108' full ride! There might be a new biggest ever ridden wave record and it was set at MAVERICKS last week!

[@Chris4Bama]

Gnarly day. Thanks for the video. 🤙

[@dgfilms264]

Thanks for watching!

[@bufordtjustice8630]

Live like Jay

[@dgfilms264]

🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@efo1358]

I should’ve had a jet ski! 😂👍🤙🙏❤️

[@nickbunt9967]

Looks heavier than Waimea to me. That section that stands up makes it more interesting as well.

[@dgfilms264]

🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@smsultana68]

Epic day.

[@dgfilms264]

It definitely was! 🙌🏼

[@olha_]

What is the background music? It's amazing!

[@chriskilham]

as good as it gets...

[@OM3N1R]

1:58 wow, that had to hurt

[@cleartrueblue]

Gods.

[@jsmcguireIII]

It’s like an old man sending back soup at a deli.

[@davewitter6565]

This is the storm that trashed the Santa Cruz pier and Marina.

[@dgfilms264]

Yep!

[@jensometimespaul]

Towing must be fun but I like watching paddling.

[@victoriafisher6934]

Why wasnt this in the news(bigest waves)

[@Tipp_Of_The_Mitt]

So, which wave is the extra-large one?