Pierre-Louis Costes and Tanner McDaniel join the locals on one of the biggest days at Newport Wedge in a long time. Shoot and edit: Brent Weldon.

“The Wedge is my favorite wave to film in California and this is why. When its huge it can be sooo fun. Swimming in these waves is un like anything i have ever felt. The power is unbelievable. took more beatings on these days then i have in forever. Watch out for those close out sets cause i got smoked on quite a few of them.” – Brent