Portugal's National Maritime Authority said in a statement. Freire was seen as a big-wave pioneer in the surfing community, who travelled the world to surf giant waves. "We didn't have any safety.

It became the Olympus of surfing in the 2010s. Monster waves roll ashore here between late autumn and spring. They are the largest in the world, so Nazaré is a hotspot for big wave surfers such ...

Portugal - an unofficial new world record awaiting confirmation. WATCH MORE: Sebastian Steudtner's 2022 world record for the largest wave surfed by a man Up Next. Nations vote for 2030 & 2034 ...

with tons of different waves and setups along the 586 miles of coastline exposed to Atlantic swells, the small country packs a big punch. Nazaré alone has cemented Portugal’s super legit surf ...

It's been another big year for surfing. From the Olympics to World Titles, big wave breakthroughs, the GOAT, and pumping Indo ...

The world of big wave surfing – particularly when it comes ... As of now, the WSL’s Big Wave Tour is still planning an event ...

The Big Wave Challenge surf competition will be held from 1 November 2024 to 31 March 2025 in Nazaré, Portugal. This coastal ...

Portugal has emerged as one of the world’s top surfing destinations — home to some of the biggest waves for pros in the ...