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Biggest swell of the year -- so far! -- hits Tahiti

Bodyboarder turns human cannonball on Tahiti's biggest stage

The same swell that triggered Bells gave Shipstern an opening day or three.

Staff On March 6, 2021, one of the bigger swells in years hit the east coast of New South Wales, Australia. When it comes to waves of serious consequence, it could be said that Australians have an excess of people who are willing to put themselves in the spot. It’s not an easy thing — looking over a ledge and pulling the trigger is something your brain screams at you not to do — but if you’re someone like, say, Ryan Hipwood, your brain’s voice has been tempered by years of e...