The Wedge
A surfer, bodyboarder and bodysurfer compete to ride a big wave at the Wedge in Newport Beach. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)
A bodyboarder flies off a large wave -- some reach 20 feet on the face -- from a south swell at the Wedge in Newport Beach. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)
A bodysurfer gets launched down a wave at the Wedge. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)
A surfer reacts upon realizing a wipeout is coming as he rides a large wave at the Wedge. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)
A surfer bails off his board at the Wedge. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)
A surfer gets what is known as a tube ride at the Wedge in Newport Beach Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)
Surfers check out conditions at the Wedge. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)