Biggest Wave Ever Surfed

Surfing. Dawn Session, Nice Waves, Duranbah Sunday 18th May 2025 pretty crowded early & the great run of swell is finally dropping off

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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

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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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Surfing. Dbah Wall Dawn Session. The Swell is Hanging in. Waves For Days! A little uneven today but still plenty of waves coming through!

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