Biggest Wave Ever Surfed

Watch Mason Barnes taking on a massive left-hand wave at Praia do Norte in Nazaré, Portugal.

The surfer from Wilmington, North Carolina, rode this giant wall of water on February 25, 2022, after a huge North Atlantic swell hit the Portuguese coastline.

Barnes was towed into this big wave by Pierre Caley.

“It’s the biggest wave of all time,” and “it surely is the first 100-foot wave ever ridden” are some of the thoughts shared after his viral clip descending the liquid mountains hit the internet.

“It was the biggest left of my life. It was a dangerous, scary day, but we made it happen. I have to thank Pierre and Clément for the tow and safety,” expressed Barnes.

“Nazaré is making my dreams come true. A lot of work went into finding this wave. Finding two guys to trust my life with, a spotter, two jet skis, two sleds, two ropes, and three radios took days of reaching out to everyone I know.”

“These waves take a team, and I’m forever grateful to have the right people in my corner. So next time, I’m pulling in!”