In February of 2022, a supercharged extratropical cyclone, dubbed “Eunice,” spiraled across the Atlantic and sent extra-large waves to Nazaré, Portugal. During that swell, Vinicius “Vini” Dos Santos ...

Nazaré, Portugal, is home to the biggest waves in the world. Literally, it played host to the Guinness Book of World Records “Largest Wave Surfed,” which was ridden by Sebastian Steudtner in 2020, ...

A new world record for the largest documented wave ever ridden was crowned at the 18th annual WSL Big Wave Awards. Brazilian Rodrigo Koxa broke the previous record with an 80-foot ride back in ...

A new contender for the coveted, hotly-debated “biggest wave ever surfed” title has emerged. This time, from a familiar face in the race; but the location is no surprise. On December 19th, 2025, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jim Clash writes about extreme adventure and classic rock. About an hour and a half north of Lisbon, Portugal, by bus, lies the ...

There is a popular, Emmy Award-winning HBO documentary television series, “100 Foot Wave,” just beginning its third season of production. It’s about the personal lives of big wave surfers and their ...