American Shane Dorian packed his bags and hopped on a jet from Hawaii to join some of Europe 's top surfers , including Justine Dupont and Benjamin Sanchis , for a once in a lifetime chance to master the big Belharra swell . Surfers travel from around the world to ride the waves caused by recent French storms . The low pressure system has caused the so-called `` Black Swell '' European surf hot spot the Met Office was a magnet for surfers . The stormy waters in the Ireland and U.K. have also attracted surfers .
Surfers travel from around the world to ride the waves caused by recent French storms . The low pressure system has caused the so-called `` Black Swell '' European surf hot spot the Met Office was a magnet for surfers . The stormy waters in the Ireland and U.K. have also attracted surfers .