The Pipeline is known to be the most dangerous wave to surf. Most pros can’t even handle the giant waves which break above shallow reefs.

Surfers will always want to find bigger and better waves. Around the world, there are several locations where surfers go surfing, knowing that it may be their very last. Massive waves, dangerous currents and specific weather conditions are the biggest dangers.

Pipeline, Oahu, Hawaii

The North shore in Oahu, Hawaii, offers a surf reek break called the Pipeline. If you are a fan of tube rides, then this would be the perfect place as it offers the perfect huge waves which break in shallow water. However, only attempt surfing here if you are experienced. The waves break above a sharp reef. So if you fail to tube ride, you will be covered by a massive wave pushing your body to sharp corals underwater. This can be fatal.

Shipstern Bluff, Tasmania, Australia

The waves at this surfing spot get insanely high; vertical drops are usual. Thus if you are not a professional, you should try and stay away for your safety as a wave like that will crush you instantly. A standard occurring phenomenon in this surfing spot is mutant steps. This is when a wave is created within another wave due to the reef’s bottom. Additionally, there are sea creatures who give it another problematic element. Only the bravest souls can surf these waves.

Teahupo’o, Tahiti

The waves here are truly incredible to surf. However, there are several reasons why it is very dangerous to ride them.
The coral reef you can land on if you fall off your board might cause severe injuries. Surfers who previously surfed here and fell had to get several stitches to help with their injuries. The speed of these waves is also incredibly fast. A surfer, Robbie Maddison, had tried to outride the wave, but the wave was quicker!
Beyond the first shallow reef, the ocean suddenly becomes 300 feet deep. This is how the waves gain so much velocity; thus, they become so high, powerful, fast and dangerous. Oh, and one last thing, there are also sharks. Once again not a wave for beginners.

Nazaré, Portugal

The Nazaré canyon, which is underwater, causes the waves to become massive. They are not only giant, sometimes up to 70 feet high but also weigh a lot; thus, being crushed by one of these waves could end fatally. Observing the wave from the cliff point is amazing and impressive, but to surf there, one should be very, very experienced.

Ours, Sydney, Australia

The Sydney surfers `bra boys’ used not to want any outsiders surfing this wave; however, it has become more inviting and mainstream due to competitions hosted by Red Bull taking place in this surfing spot. That’s the history behind the name ‘ours`. The waves break onto a shallow reef, and rocks are dangerously close to where the waves break.

Mavericks, Half Moon Bay, California, USA

Mavericks was one of the first big wave surfing spots out there. It was initially only surfed by Jeff Clark, and several years later, crowds caught on, becoming a popular surfing spot. The water is very cold, there are rocks around, and the waves are very high. These are the dangers of surfing Mavericks.

These are only a couple of the world’s most dangerous surfing spots. The combination of massive waves, shallow reefs or coral reefs, sea creatures or rocks surrounding the surfing spots makes them so dangerous. Only for the experienced one can only imagine the satisfaction of successfully surfing these monster waves.

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