Mountainous swells, reportedly 20-feet high, hammered the rocky coastline of Sydney, Australia, late Sunday as a raging Pacific storm proved too extreme even for the aptly named Red Bull Cape Fear surf competition.

Heavy waves consistently topped a dozen feet throughout the day at Cape Solander along the southeast corner of Australia, which forms a dramatic, rocky ledge that hurtles walls of water toward shore – offering infamously gnarly surf breaks.
According to local news outlets, most competitors in the 16-surfer tournament were bested by the titanic swell, with one rider, Justen Allport, being hospitalized after suffering a neck injury and facial laceration.
Allport is reportedly in stable condition. No other riders suffered serious injuries.
