Jason Momoa Talks About The Near-Death Surfing Experience In Maui

Jason Momoa, aka Aquaman, has shared a scary story from his neighbourhood, and it goes to show that even superheroes aren't strong enough to stand up to nature. The actor also revealed an incident in which he was almost swept out to sea while surfing near Maui, reminding us of the folly and perils of the ocean, which even someone as physically built-up as Momoa is at the mercy of.

During the August 11 episode of SmartLess, Momoa told a story that took place some 18 years ago at the infamous "Jaws" break. Momoa, along with his buddies Dave Kalama, Joe Flanigan, and surfing legend Laird Hamilton, embarked on a 13- to 14-mile paddle that turned into a disaster." "And you're kind of almost a mile offshore. And then my leash snapped," Momoa said. "We're about seven miles into it, and my leash snapped." Within minutes, he had been overwhelmed by 10-foot waves and violently thrown against the surface.

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Where Momoa turned up is best described using a word the actor himself coined: "'s--tf--ks." "And it's literally because there's all this water that just pulls you out and you just get hit with these waves," he said. Without his friends being able to see or being close enough for anyone on shore to provide him with any assistance, the 41-year-old faced a terrifying fight against both the might of the ocean and one he had never actually been familiar with. The incident occurred just three months after he welcomed his daughter, Lola Momoa, with his ex-partner, Lisa Bonet. The duality of chilling with your homie and nearly dying in the event of a few seconds is a poignant reminder of the randomness of life, even if you happen to be an action movie star.

What Momoa's incident tells us is that the ocean demands respect, no matter how strong or fit you are. For the actor who had spent years playing a character that controlled the seas, it was humbling proof of his frailty against nature's greater power. Momoa fans and surfers alike can appreciate the brute force of this moment, which shows that sometimes bravery and skill aren't enough to overcome the power of the planet. Sure, Jason Momoa is Aquaman on the big screen, but in those huge waves in Maui, he was just another trapper of a massing for dear life.