Garrett, Nicole, Cotty, Justine, Chumbo and Nic set out onan overnight boat to Cortes Bank, an unusual and legendarysurf spot in the open ocean 100 miles off the coast of SanDiego, when a rare swell appears. For the big wave surfers,the opportunity represents a chance to get the waves of theirlives. For Garrett, he must also contend with painful memoriesfrom his previous trip to the mythic – and dangerous –destination.