Watch a surfer wipe out in a 'gnarly' monster wave and survive

Surfer survives major wipeout in 'gnarly' wave The moment surfer Mickey Brennan wiped out in a huge wave in Tasmania – and survived - was captured on video.

Surfer Mickey Brennan says he's 'amazed' to be alive after he wiped out in a giant wave in Tasmania, an accident that was captured on video.

Brennan is seen riding a huge wave at Tasmania's Shipstern Bluff in early September before falling into it and crashing into the water.

Brennan survived the wipeout and was rescued, though he reportedly sustained bruised ribs and a minor concussion.

Watch the video at the top of this article.