Only experts, like Portugal’s own Nic Von Rupp, tempted fate in search of glory and motored out to have a crack at what Rupp called the “biggest swell in years.” Check out his video recap below. “Some ...

The world of big wave surfing – particularly when it comes to competition – has undergone a tectonic shift (read: an Orwellian disappearance) over the last few years and seasons. First of all ...

We have a live cam at Nazare, for your viewing pleasure. Also, here’s what makes this wave tick: Mechanics.

Former surf champion Brazilian Lucas Chumbo, was in Nazare at the time, and towed Mr Formston to the highest waves. "Lucas Chumbo is one of the all time legends of big wave surfing, so it was a ...

The current holder of the surfing “the largest wave (unlimited) — male” is Sebastian Steudtner of Germany, who broke the previous record in October 2020 at Praia do Norte in Nazaré ...

Big wave surfing is one of the ultimate thrills, where surfers conquer massive walls of water that defy comprehension. The unquenchable thirst for adrenaline and pursuit of world records is a ...

Big wave surfer, Maya Gabeira, has been a driving force in the surf world since the start of her professional career as a young teenager. In 2020, Gabeira set a Guinness World Record for the ...