Mavericks Non-Contest Surf

Favorable weather conditions made for an amazing morning of surfing in a Mavericks non-contest event on January 15, held at the Mavericks tournament site a half-mile from the shore at Half Moon Bay’s Pillar Point. Non-contest days are essentially practice sessions held prior to the one-day tournament (this year’s tournament window closes February 28). The actual date for the Mavericks contest will be set 48 hours before the contest, depending on conditions. Photographer Steve Martarano took this photo from the Queen of Hearts boat operated by Half Moon Bay Sportfishing.