First-time competitors make up half of the top 10 after round one, and several are second-generation big wave surfers.

The surfers aren't ranked in any order, and finally, 10 people isn't many and we apologise to deserving surfers who are not featured. Each of the 10 women highlighted below have changed the sport ...

Best of lists are always tough. They're subjective, they're open to interpretation, and not everyone can be included. To be clear, this list of 10 female surfers you need to know has some ...