Jamie Mitchell at Belharra, France - Billabong XXL Big Wave Awards

Jamie Mitchell (Gold Coast, Australia) paddles into one of the biggest waves ever attempted at Belharra, France, begins the drop and then experiences a wipeout of historic proportions. Shot on January 7, 2014 during the “Hercules“ swell along the Basque Country coast. Video by Vincent Kardasik. An entry a yet-to-be determined category of the 2014 Billabong XXL Global Big Wave Awards presented by Pacifico. For more info see the event website at .