The world's best surfers are gearing up for Mavericks International, an elite surf competition that pits big-wave riders against the monster swells at a Northern California Beach.
The competition happens every year in the winter at Pillar Point in Half Moon Bay, Calif., at a time when the waves and weather align. When the forecast looks good, surfers have just 48-hours to make it to the competition.
Image Courtesy of M - Pics / FreeDigitalPhotos.net