Follow professional surfer Maya Chen through an epic dawn patrol session at Mavericks, where massive waves meet fearless determination.
Perfect 10 Team
Passionate surf photographer capturing the perfect wave moments.
The alarm goes off at 4:30 AM, but Maya Chen is already awake, checking the surf reports and weather conditions. Today's mission: tackle the legendary Mavericks break in Northern California.
Maya's preparation is meticulous. Every piece of equipment is checked twice – from her custom-shaped boards to her safety gear. 'At Mavericks, there's no room for error,' she explains while waxing her 9'6 gun.
As the first light hits the water, Maya paddles out through the channel. The waves are solid 20-25 feet, with occasional cleanup sets pushing 30 feet. The power of the ocean is immediately apparent.
From my position on the cliff, I watch Maya position herself perfectly for each set. Her wave selection is impeccable – she knows exactly which waves to take and which to let pass. When she drops into a perfect barrel, the entire sequence unfolds like poetry in motion.
Passionate surf photographer capturing the perfect wave moments.
