The dangerous world of big wave surfing is defined by a number of unique and remarkable waves around the globe, and arguably ...

A 2020 satellite photo shows the immense power of 7-story waves crashing along the Portuguese coast. Later the same day, a ...

Primarily, the cliffside at Praia do Norte in Nazaré, Portugal is jam-packed with spectators, photographers, videographers, drone operators, etc. any time a massive swell funnels into the underwater ...

By comparison, the World Record for biggest wave ever surfed is currently held by Sebastian Steudtner, a colossal 93.73 feet ...

Oftentimes, in the big wave realm, massive surf is likened to double black diamond peaks. The analogy makes sense – both have tall, steep slopes, and are reserved for experts only. And one mountaineer ...

The Nazaré Big Wave Challenge is officially a go. The World Surf League has issued a green alert for a potential run day on Saturday, but event organizers will provide a final competition update ...

(Reuters) — Brazil’s Lucas “Chumbo” Chianca survived two brutal wipeouts to claim another Nazare Big Wave Challenge title in huge, clean waves in Portugal on Saturday, while France’s Justine Dupont ...

SANTA MONICA, California -- A Brazilian smashed the world record for the largest wave ever surfed when he rode a monster wave off Portugal. The World Surf League's judges determined that a wave ...

All eyes turn to Portugal as one of the largest swells in years lights up Nazaré with historic big wave glory on the line. The 2025/2026 TUDOR NAZARÉ Big Wave Challenge official competition window ...

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