Clark Little is aknowledged as one of the finest photographers of the big ocean wave. Here is one example of his work:
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y30/RichardS/Waves5-666_741959aClarkLittle-SWNS.jpg)
More of his stunning photographs can be seen at this link:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/artanddesign/gallery/2009/feb/27/clark-little-photograph-waves?picture=343885006
Somewhere, the surf is up!