Where do you start if you want to surf big, heavy waves by yourself but live in one of the most congested surfing arenas on the planet? Seems like a bit of helicopter reconnaissance is the way to go. Combine that with a bit of research and it turns out there’s no shortage of big wave spots being uncovered.

In a sense nothing new is on offer here (we’ll resist the tired Jaws/Mavs/Cortes comparison) – just another huge offshore wave and a crew of serious big wave guys towing in. What makes Shark Park worth checking out is just how top to bottom the wave breaks – and just how deep these guys are now prepared to tow even on a totally new wave. There are some sick barrels and with that level of commitment plenty of brutal wipeouts too (including a waveski and its rider getting trashed) – plus the usual interview segments between…