Big Wave World Champion Greg Long (USA) on a beautiful Peruvian beast. Photo: Richard Hallman | BWWT
The ASP Big Wave World Tour has granted the Green Light for the Billabong Pico Alto, Peru, event in Punta Hermosa. Projected 35-40 ft+ surf is expected to slam the southeast Pacific coastline this week as the big wave elite prepare for Thursday competition, July 3rd, 2014 at 7AM local time (9AM PST). Yes, there will be a webcast you can watch from work.
As one of the world’s longest big waves, the right-hand barrel provides for some memorable tube rides, and its share of dangerous wipeouts. Take a look at some of the worst wipeouts ever documented at Pico Alto, Peru:
Video by The Surf Channel. Footage provided by the Big Wave World Tour.
