If you are an avid surfer, without a doubt you are looking for the big waves. Here are some of the top places to find the biggest waves in the world. Of course, these waves are more than just big, they are also very dangerous.

Ghost Tree - Monterey Bay, California
Located near Monterey Bay just off the 18th hole at Pebble Beach, the wave faces at Ghost Tree can reach heights of 70 feet. Waves here at Ghost Tree are consider some of the most dangerous in the world. This place definitely isn’t for the faint of heart.

Mavericks - Half Moon Bay, California
Located off the northern tip of Half Moon Bay and about 40 minutes south of San Francisco you will find Mavericks. This wave breaks over a punishing rock bottom, the currents shift heavily, and the area is home to Great White sharks.

Pipeline - Oahu, Hawaii
Located on Oahu’s North Shore, everyone has heard of, or at least seen pictures of, the giant tube wave of Pipeline. This super heavy wave dangerously breaks over shallow water onto a lava reef. Several surfers and photographers have died at Pipeline over the years.

Waimea - Oahu, Hawaii
Pipeline isn’t the only big wave at the North Shore. Waimea is the original big wave. It was considered taboo to even try it until Greg Noll did it back in November 1957.

The biggest, best, most dangerous waves in the world are always up for debate among surfers. Other big waves include: Cribbar (Fistral Beach, United Kingdom), Cyclops (Western Australia), Peahi (Maui, Hawaii), Teahupoo (SW Tahiti), Punta de Lobos (Pichilemu, Chile) and Todos Santos (Ensanada, Mexico). Of course, there are dozens of others. Everyone has their own personal choices, but the aforementioned waves are some of the biggest around the world.