BC Surfer Conquers Rarely Seen Giant Wave—Check Out these Breathtaking Images

February 4, 2025 TruthUSA

It’s the best-kept secret in elite surfing circles. Only insiders know the whereabouts of certain unrivalled waves—knowledge that’s been earned through years of experience riding on the water.

Through pain, dedication, respect, and humility, cold-water surfer Pete Devries, from Tofino on Vancouver Island, came to be considered one of the best surfers in Canada. Like other famous surfers, he has been sworn to secrecy about some of the giant waves he has navigated. To speak too loosely would invite danger to less experienced athletes who might recklessly endanger themselves.

“I don’t really like to name waves or talk about locations,” Devries, 41, told The Epoch Times. “Most of these places we surf are remote and still have a few secrets.”

When pressed, he revealed only “Vancouver Island,” adding that aspiring surfers must put in the time before gaining access.

Devries—who won first place in the 2009 Cold Water Classic and is featured regularly in magazines like Surfer, Surfline, and Canadian Surf Magazine—has put in his time, surfing for 34 years.

Added to his credit, he’s endured pain for the sport he loves.

“I had a wipeout last winter out at this reef that I got completely smashed on,” he said. “I caught a hollow [wave] deep, and realized I wasn’t going to make it so I jumped forward to get away from my board. This is standard procedure for me and something I’ve done thousands of times.”