For California hellmen, winter time means one thing: Maverick’s. The North Pacific is just starting to heat up, and last week Half Moon Bay’s most infamous big wave spot showed its teeth for the first time this season. Santa Cruz native Nic Lamb snuck in a XXL Ride of the Year entry amidst the opening day crowds.

For the latest XXL updates, visit the Billabong XXL Awards. Or check out a couple of last year’s XXL entries.
