Brazilian big-wave surfer rides a historically massive wave at Nazaré, Portugal, sparking the ongoing debate for the world record of biggest wave ever surfed.

Surfing the world's biggest waves takes a certain kind of commitment. Whether it's paddling undeterred into an over-sized XL bomb, or letting go of the rope on an 80-to-90 foot monster, there's a ...

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 ...

NAZARÈ, Portugal – Off the coast of Portugal, a quiet fishing village has progressively evolved into the premier venue for big wave surfers looking to catch the wave of a lifetime. For decades, thrill ...

Imagine a world where winning isn’t everything. Where great athletes are rewarded by their peers not just for their astonishing skills, but for the qualities that make them great. This is the world of ...

Well, it’s official. Maya Gabeira has broken her own Guinness World Record for largest wave ever surfed by a woman, courtesy of her bomb back in February of 2020 at Nazaré, which is now deemed at 73.5 ...

HALEIWA, Hawaii -- There are two sayings that come along with the Eddie Aikau big-wave surfing invitational: "The bay calls the day" and "Eddie would go." For the first time in six years, the bay -- ...

Dec 13 (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 ...

The waves were pumping — big, bombing and beautiful. For the “Thriller at Killers” surf contest off the islands of Todos Santos near Ensenada, the forecast was a fun event for the world’s best ...