The Cribbar (
Cornish - ''kribow'': reefs), also known as the Widow Maker, is a reef off the
Towan Headland in
Newquay
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The Cribbar is best known for creating annual
big waves, popular with experienced big wave surfers from across the world. Wave faces can be in excess of . The Zorba is a reef further off the coast and can create even higher waves.
Surfing
The Cribbar was first surfed in 1966 by
Ric Friar and Australians Pete Russell and Johnny McElroy as well as American Jack Lydgate. In January 2016, 15 year old Kamron Matthews became youngest human known to surf Cribbar.
References
External links
Location and webcam for the Cribbar
Geography of Cornwall
Newquay
Big wave surfing
Reefs of the United Kingdom
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