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 ...

On December 19th, 2025, Brazilian big wave charger Rodrigo Koxa rode what some are calling a 29.15-meter (95.64-foot wave) at Nazaré, Portugal. Should the ride be officially confirmed at that height, ...

Some of the best surfers in the world will ride the waves of Huntington Beach as the Lexus U.S. Open of Surfing 2025 takes over "Surf City USA." Malia Ilagan qualified to compete in the World Surfing ...

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (WABC) -- It's called a bore tide but it's far from boring for surf enthusiasts in and around Alaska's Turnagain Arm, just outside of Anchorage. The Turnagain Arm is a waterway in ...

“This one it felt like a bit of redemption. The wave was so big, and felt like a perfect shape, so I got to go really deep in the barrel, ride it out technically. That’s the pinnacle of our sport, and ...

While most Floridians spend their first weekends in November preparing for the holidays, surfing fans in North Florida are intently watching the weather in the lead up to one of the most anticipated ...

Saturday marked the start of the renowned Lexus US Open of Surfing, widely recognized as the world's largest surfing competition. What better location to host the long-awaited event than Huntington ...

When the ISA World Surfing Games ran in El Salvador last summer, Gabriel Medina went on a rampage, won eight heats, claimed the event title, and earned Brazil a third surfer in the 2024 Paris Olympics ...

One great promise of the wild world of wave pools is the increased amount of time actually riding a wave. Unless you’re surfing Chicama, Jeffreys Bay, or any other of the world’s greatest pointbreaks, ...

Nearly 100-foot-tall waves have been recorded off the coast of Nazaré. Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight years of experience editing and writing for both brands and online ...