Oftentimes, in the big wave realm, massive surf is likened to double black diamond peaks. The analogy makes sense – both have ...

Once a quiet fishing village, Nazaré, Portugal, is home to some of the world's largest rideable waves, reaching up to 100 feet. Learn more about this destination, what causes these massive waves, and ...

The Tudor Nazare Big Wave Challenge has officially been given the green light to potentially run on Tuesday, February 18. The ...

Some of the biggest waves ever surfed break off the now-iconic coastline of Nazaré, which is Portugal's charming little town, packed with terracotta rooftops and dramatic cliffs. Gigantic, 80-foot ...

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 ...

The TUDOR Nazaré Big Wave Challenge is a premier surfing event on the Big Wave surfing calendar. The event draws elite surfers from across the globe to the treacherous waves of Praia do Norte in ...

Teammates Clement Roseyro of France and Nic von Rupp of Portugal, and France’s Justine Dupont stole the show at the World Surf League’s 2024-25 Tudor Nazaré Big Wave Challenge, held in massive, ...

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, ...

Surfers Lucas Chianca, 30, of Brazil and Justine Dupont, 34, of France were crowned champions at the 2025-26 TUDOR Nazaré Big Wave Challenge at Praia do Norte in Nazaré, Portugal, on Saturday. Nic von ...

Feb 18 (Reuters) - France's Justine Dupont overcame tough conditions and waves of up to 35 feet to win the Tudor Nazare Big Wave Challenge on Tuesday, with countryman Clement Roseyro taking the men's ...

Sept 10 (Reuters) - Brazilian daredevil Maya Gabeira has improved her own world record for the biggest wave surfed by a woman, riding a 73.5 foot (22.4m) giant at Portugal's Nazare and overshadowing ...