“Craziest Thing I’ve Ever Seen”: Surfer Riding the Longest Wave in Florida Throws Fans Into Frenzy

Large waves that may cause a surfer to wipe out are a common topic of conversation among surfers. Large waves are impressive to look at, but in the world of surfing, long waves require the surfers to work on a whole other level. Long waves, which may persist for more than a minute, are so named because of their duration. Artificial surf technology has made it possible to manufacture such amazing waves, providing those who practice cruising in the long wave. Ben Gravy, a star surfer and YouTube sensation showed the world just how amazing it is to ride such lengthy waves.

Ben Gravy recently posted an Instagram reel of himself riding long waves off Florida’s Gulf Coast. The onlookers were left drooling because not only are these waves incredible to look at, but Gravy also put on display his exceptional riding skills.

The secret behind these fantastic waves

Natural causes may account for big waves, but the long waves are artificial. Ben Gravy rode a 90-second-long wave that was formed by a well-driven motorboat and a gorgeous sandbank on the Gulf Coast of Florida. Moreover, it’s possible that Gravy rode it without a hitch, making it the longest wave ever surfed in Florida.

As soon as the wave was made, Gravy got into a good position and surfed it to its full potential. From the get-go, he kept his balance on his board, witch can be tricky at times as surfers cannot generate a lot of momentum from such waves. The thrill of seeing him ride the waves was so great that the spectators behind him stopped trying to ride the waves themselves.

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The duration of the 1-to-2-foot-high waves was close to 90 seconds. The surfer looked like having trouble maintaining his equilibrium once, but he succeeded in cruising till the end with pinpoint precision.

The surfing community goes crazy in the comments section

The video gained traction on Instagram, going viral in no time. Surfing enthusiasts also rushed to share their awe in the post’s comments section. Here are some such comments.

As these kinds of waves are pretty unique, this fan commented, saying, “Craziest thing I’ve ever seen.”

Even if it’s not natural, this fan doesn’t mind as they say, “This is epic but I’m pretty positive that’s a boat wake … still epic.”

Surfing sensation Kai Lenny also appreciated the waves, saying, “The dream wave.”

It looks like this fan fell in love with the location, saying, “Dang. Florida looking good right now!”

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