Everyone knows about Dungeons, the right-hander on the tip of the African continent that launched South Africa into big-wave infamy during the late 1990s. But nearby Sunset Reef is a far more perfect prospect, and where big wave surfing in South Africa really began.

Behind the Peak is a brief look at the history of these two wildly different waves that have collectively produced some of the best big-wave surfers in the world. According to 3x World Champ Grant Twiggy Baker, neither wave has been ridden close to its full potential yet and the best is yet to come. | Shot and produced in partnership with Monster Energy