Today, the world’s top surfers descend on Half Moon Bay, California, to compete in the Maverick’s Invitational big wave surf contest. For the first time since 2010, the Maverick's organizers have decided an incoming swell is strong enough for the competition to take place. Wave faces promise to be 30-40 feet and exceptionally powerful.
The beaches will be closed to spectators for their own safety, but you can get close to the action on Instagram. Be sure to follow @surfline and @gopro for updates from the competition, and stay tuned to Maverick’s competitors @donkeyshow, @jamie_sterls, and @carlosburle for an athlete’s perspective. You can also visit the Maverick’s Beach location page by tapping the blue location text above this image. Photo by @gopro.