Science of Big Waves
A monster lurks just off the coast of Northern California. Known as “Maverick’s,” this surf break north of Half Moon Bay generates some of the biggest waves in the world, and draws the big wave surfers that live for them. But what makes these waves so big? QUEST talks with scientists who are getting to the bottom of it and the big wave surfers willing to take their lives in their hands for the ultimate thrill ride.
You may watch the “Science of Big Waves” TV story online, and view geotagged photos from this story on the KQED QUEST - Science of Big Waves photo set.
Sudden Oak Death and Science of Big Waves (episode #108), airs tonight on QUEST at 7:30pm on KQED 9, and KQED HD, Comcast 709. (full schedule)
Chris Bauer is a Segment Producer for television on QUEST, and is the producer for this story.
F-A-N-T-A-S-T-I-C segment! You brought the scientific fascination to the fore. Great work!
The best tech surfing story in a long line of fine surfing stories by the man in the hat. Cool, effective graphics, great interviews, and some killer footage. Some of the metaphors were a bit over the top, but the waves that inspired them are - indeed - mythic, and I enjoyed the ride.
Congrats Chris; I bet that was fun.
ps -I still haven’t heard about an airdate for that show you dad was in.