There are two reasons why surfing is popular during those harsh winter months; one is that the swell throughout the winter is relentless. Low-pressure systems build up in the Atlantic or Arctic to drive surf on to the west coast of Britain or Scotland’s north shore and the east coast from Aberdeen all the way down to Lowestoft. With the wind in the right direction – not something that can be guaranteed – winter surfing here can be as good as it gets.
A new YouTube video is circulating the web. It shows waves of the west coast of Ireland. These monster waves, following last week’s storms have been named the ‘Prowlers’.
‘Prowlers’ may only be surfed once or twice a year. The exact location of these waves has remained secretive, however, about 1.2 miles off the coast of Ireland, off the Cliffs of Moher, a group of surfers from Ireland, Britain and South Africa (led by Richie Fitzgerald) have hit the surf and document their incredible ride.
The conditions, generated from Hurricane Tomas, created massive and intense waves, with 12-15m (40 – 50ft) faces. This group of surfers, who caught the waves, claim they have been waiting five years for the type of conditions required for Prowlers.
To watch the video, click here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uaoyxdpRu90
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