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 ...

La plus prestigieuse compétition de surf de grosses vagues, le Nazaré Big Wave Challenge, sur le spot de Praia do Norte au Portugal, aura cinq Français en lice. La waiting period, qui vient de démarre ...

Girl versus nature. Surfer versus wave. The Biggest, Highest Wave is a picture book about a courageous young surfer determined to face the mighty force of nature’s waves. Inspired by the world-famous ...

The new surf bio-pic Maya and the Wave debuted in California last month and will be releasing world-wide on June 4th. For those need explanation, the Maya is Brazilian big wave challenger Maya Gabeira ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." THE SURFER IS typically depicted as a solitary figure. One person flowing with the force of nature, ...

Ever since Greg Noll’s fabled ride at Makaha during the historic swell of 1969, measuring big waves has been a tricky business – controversial, in fact. And so, when Alessandro “Alo” Slebir rode a ...

There’s a first‑of‑its‑kind surf spot taking shape inland near Lisbon, trading tides and guesswork for a more controlled kind of session. Expect dependable sets and a mellow scene that still tastes of ...