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Its hurricane-force fury manifested in huge swells that carried thousands of miles through the ocean aimed squarely ... They also created some of the biggest and best surf to ever fire across ...

Slebir’s ride was captured on video and is under review by the World Surf League and Guinness World Records. The world record currently stands at 86 feet. Mavericks, the legendary Northern California ...

"We are anticipating one of the biggest swells ever," contest director Liam ... The NWS also said to expect ocean water to surge and sweep across beaches, coastal benches and lava flows, creating ...