Surfline’s Kevin Wallis Explains: Is a 1000ft Wave Physically Possible? – LENNY BROS. EP. 38
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In this episode, we sit down with Surfline’s Head of Forecasting, Kevin Wallis — the guy surfers rely on when the world’s biggest swells are on the horizon. Kevin breaks down how he became a wizard of forecasting, the stories behind historic XXL swells, why spots like Cortez Bank can theoretically hold 1000-foot waves, and what the future of big-wave surfing might look like.
About Kevin Wallis:
Kevin is Surfline’s Head of Forecasting and one of the world’s most trusted swell analysts. With over two decades of experience predicting the planet’s most powerful surf, he’s guided surfers through everything from weekend sessions to historic, high-risk XXL days. His deep knowledge of ocean science and weather patterns makes him a critical figure in big-wave surfing.
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