Biggest Wave Ever Surfed

00:00 – Intro: Welcome to the show
01:32 – Jeff Clark on discovering Mavericks
03:00 – Breaking down the biggest day in Mavericks history
07:45 – How wave intervals create giant surf
13:10 – What makes Mavericks grow and throw
17:40 – Tsunami stories and surfing during natural disasters
22:15 – Jeff’s advice on what to do if the ocean suddenly drains out
26:40 – Comparing Mavericks to Cortez Bank, Jaws, and Nazaré
31:55 – The dangers of inflatable surf vests
38:30 – Two-wave hold-downs and traumatic brain injuries
44:00 – Fog, jet skis, and the chaos of launching at Mavericks
52:00 – Jeff gets a wave on a prototype big wave board
56:45 – The rebirth of big-wave single fins
59:50 – Gear talk: surfboard design, Ocean Beach boards
1:04:10 – Outro with Jeff Clark: shaping, shop info, and boards for sale
1:05:30 – Jack Sandler interview begins
1:07:00 – Jack’s journey into the fog at Mavericks
1:10:45 – Shooting what could be the biggest wave ever
1:15:30 – Behind the lens: filming from a jet ski
1:20:20 – Mavericks

🎙️ Podcast Episode #1 – The Biggest Wave in Mavericks History? | Featuring Jeff Clark, Jack Sandler, and Brad Gerlach 🌊

Welcome to the debut episode of The Josh Pomer Surf Show! In this epic premiere, we dive deep into what might be the biggest swell ever recorded at Mavericks — with firsthand stories from the legends who lived it.

🔥 In This Episode:
🏄‍♂️ Jeff Clark – The original Mavericks pioneer shares insight into the insane January 2025 swell. Was this the biggest wave ever? He breaks down the science of 30-second intervals, reef mechanics, and what makes Mavericks unlike anywhere else on Earth.

🎥 Jack Sandler – 19-year-old phenom and surf filmer details the fog-shrouded chaos of shooting the swell of the decade. From jet ski wipeouts to filming potentially the biggest wave ever surfed, this behind-the-scenes story is wild.

🏆 Brad Gerlach – Surfing icon, former World #2, and creator of WaveKey joins to talk big wave evolution, Cortez Bank memories, and how to build flow and technique into your surfing at any level.

🧠 Topics Covered:

Was this truly the biggest wave ever surfed at Mavericks?

Why Mavericks breaks so uniquely and powerfully

Real-time logistics of shooting and surviving the biggest days

Mavericks vs. Jaws vs. Nazaré – size, shape, danger

The connection between surfers, storms, and natural disasters

Gear talk: jet skis, inflation vests, boards, and safety innovations

🎧 Listen now for:

Heart-stopping stories

Historical insight from Jeff Clark

Youth perspective from Jack Sandler

Surf wisdom from Brad Gerlach

📍 Recorded in January 2025 | Location: Half Moon Bay, CA

📺 Watch More:
🎬 Discovering Mavericks – The feature surf documentary by Josh Pomer
🌊 WaveKey by Brad Gerlach – https://wavekey.com

Subscribe and join the journey into wave-riding history!
Special Thanks to interviews
Jeff Clark
@JeffClarkSurfboards
Jack Sandler
@JSANDYCAM
Brad Gerlach
@waveki
@wavekidojo8037
And filmer
Kyle Buthman
@kyle_buthman
@kylebuthman4148
Water Safty
Drake Stanley
@carptarpitz

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