The World’s 15 Most Dangerous Surfing Destinations

Cortes Bank, Pacific Ocean

Cortes Bank isn’t accessible from land. There is no land at all. It’s a break about 100 miles off of the Southern California coast, producing some of the biggest waves in the world. You won’t find yourself here by accident, so you ought to know what to expect, like the shipwrecks just meters below the surface. If something goes wrong at Cortes Bank, you’re 100 miles from land with only hopes and prayers.