What makes Mavericks Mavericks? Surfline has put together a fantastic, graphic-based story on the science behind waves and the unique topological and bathymetric features of the Central California spot to create an informative, easy-to-understand primer on how Mavericks gets to be so big. Written by forecast ninja Sean Collins, it explains why nearby breaks might be cranking while Mavericks is small and vice versa (it depends on swell period and direction) and describes the unique, spiraling reef that focuses waves like a magnifying glass. It’s must-read for any wave lover.

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