Man has actually done a much better job of creating premier waves than destroying them. The are the top 10 man-made surf spots according to Sam George.
While the North Shore of Oahu gets all the attention, when it comes to sizable waves, Makaha, on the west side of the island, is the OG big wave surf spot. That’s where pioneers of the sport pushed the limits, explored what’s possible in terms of riding bigger waves, and accordingly, it’s often .
The Bing Pipeliner, developed in the late '60s, was a sought-after surfboard, one that actually had foil and rocker. It jumpstarted the shortboard revolution.