Episode #1.12 - Production & Contact Info (original) (raw)

Surfers have traveled from all corners of the globe to ride one of the biggest swells to hit Puerto Escondido, Mexico in the last ten years. This notorious beach break is one of the most dangerous and challenging waves to surf. Big wave ...See moreSurfers have traveled from all corners of the globe to ride one of the biggest swells to hit Puerto Escondido, Mexico in the last ten years. This notorious beach break is one of the most dangerous and challenging waves to surf. Big wave surfers Garrett McNamara and Francisco Porcella hope the swell will provide cleaner, more organized waves compared to the previous day, for them to get a few strong rides. The streets are still flooded from a combination of high tide and massive surf. With the swell subsided, surfers such as Grant 'Twiggy' Baker, are rising up to the occasion, pulling into a couple barrels. But even they are not immune to the destructive force of the waves. Garrett gets his opportunity for a big barrel but he suffers a vicious wipe out and finds himself at the mercy of the beach break. Luckily, his specialized floatation device, one that is now a requirement in big wave surfing, proves handy and keeps him above water. He is able to float back onto the shore. Francisco faces the same fate and while he ends up with a broken board, one that he borrowed, he has his life. With the wind direction making conditions less than ideal, Garrett heads back to the villa to celebrate his wife, Nicole's birthday, while Francisco, armed with another borrowed board, heads to La Punta with Brad Domke. They ride some decent-sized waves, revelling in the mellow conditions after a day in dangerous waters.See less