Cribbar
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The Cribbar (Cornish: Kribow, meaning reefs), also known as the Widow Maker,[1] is a reef off the Towan Headland in Newquay, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
The Cribbar | |
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  The Cribbar Location in Cornwall | |
| Coordinates: 50.425°N 5.099°W | |
| Grid position | SW799629 |
| Location | Cornwall, England, UK |
The Cribbar is best known for creating annual big waves, popular with experienced big-wave surfers from across the world. Wave faces can be in excess of 30 ft (9.1 m).[2] The Zorba is a reef 2 miles (3.2 km) further off the coast and can create even higher waves.[3]
