Biggest Wave Ever Surfed

Nazaré, Portugal is renowned for its massive waves that attract surfers from around the world. Waves can reach as high as 100 feet. The unique geographical features of Nazaré, including its deep underwater canyons (Nazaré Cayon) and the interaction of swells from the Atlantic Ocean, contribute to the formation of these gigantic waves. Surfers flock to Nazaré to challenge themselves, the best time to visit is between October and March. Unfortunately the biggest waves I saw on my trip were only 30 feet.

Wikipedia has some great statistics on Nazaré: Numerous surfing records have been set. In November 2011, surfer Garrett McNamara surfed a then record-breaking giant wave measuring 23.8 m (78 ft) from trough to crest, at Praia do Norte, Nazaré. On 8 November 2017 Brazilian surfer Rodrigo Koxa broke the previous record by surfing a wave of 24.4 m (80 ft). In October 2020, German surfer Sebastian Steudtner broke this record, riding a wave which was measured at 26.2 m (86 ft).
On 18 January 2018 Brazilian big-wave surfer Maya Gabeira surfed a wave of 24.7 meters (74 feet).
On 5 January 2023 Brazilian professional surfer Márcio Freire died whilst practicing tow-in surfing.

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