A California surfer, Alessandro “Alo” Slebir, 23, may have made history by riding one of the tallest waves ever recorded. The wave, surfed on December 23 at Mavericks near Half Moon Bay, is estimated to be an incredible 108 feet high. If verified, this ride will break the current record of 86 feet set by Sebastian Steudtner in 2020 off the coast of Portugal.
Slebir shared his experience with KSBW-TV, describing the challenge of riding such a towering wave. “When you’re riding waves that big, the speed is intense—around 30 to 50 miles per hour. This wave was so gigantic, that .it was pulling a tremendous amount of water back under my board. The friction from the water was unlike anything I’ve ever felt before. It was surreal,” he said.
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Mavericks, a famous big-wave surfing destination, is known for its colossal waves during winter swells. On December 23, conditions were perfect for massive swells, attracting surfing enthusiasts. Slebir’s daring ride has gone viral on social media, sparking excitement in the surfing community.
Official verification from Guinness World Records and the World Surf League is awaited to confirm if this wave sets a new world record. Until then, Slebir’s feat is already being celebrated as one of the most remarkable moments in surfing history.
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