On Monday, the World Surf League wrapped the Nazaré Big Wave Challenge in 30-to-40 foot surf at Portugal’s Praia do Norte, home of the world’s largest waves. It was a Brazilian sweep on the podium ...

Portugal's legendary big wave spot Nazaré changed the game of big wave surfing. It's where big wave surfers constantly push their limits, making and breaking records. The video below highlights five ...

Oftentimes, in the big wave realm, massive surf is likened to double black diamond peaks. The analogy makes sense – both have tall, steep slopes, and are reserved for experts only. And one mountaineer ...

Nearly 100-foot-tall waves have been recorded off the coast of Nazaré. Once a quiet fishing village, Nazaré, Portugal, is home to some of the world's largest rideable waves, reaching up to 100 feet.

The Atlantic big wave season is slowly stirring to life, as the first substantial swell of the 2025/26 winter period hit Nazaré recently, awakening the Portuguese beast. Perennial chargers were on ...

If you’ve watched the HBO series “100 Foot Wave,” you’re familiar with the Portuguese town of Nazaré. If you haven’t, check out this video. The second season is streaming now. As longtime HBO ...

Nazaré is not to be trifled with. Sure, there are the claims that the wave is one giant mushburger, and therefore not as heavy as other XXL spots like Jaws or Maverick’s or wherever. But still, the ...

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 ...

Carlos Burle had one of the closest calls of his surfing life on Wednesday at Nazaré, Portugal. The 58-year-old Brazilian surfer was riding a huge wave when an estimated 80-foot swell crashed over him ...

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 ...