Where Are The World's Biggest Waves?

Surfing the world's biggest waves takes a certain kind of commitment. Whether it's paddling undeterred into an over-sized XL bomb, or letting go of the rope on an 80-to-90 foot monster, there's a ...
Yardbarker

Here Are The Biggest Waves Ridden in 2025...But Which One's the Winner?

In one month, the 2025 Big Wave Challenge will name its heavy-water winners from around the globe. Like the past two iterations of the Big Wave Challenge, there are nine categories with three surfers ...

Big Wave Surfer Pete Shaw on the Best Wave of His Life at Jaws, and His Worst Wipeout

Pete Shaw put together a YouTube video breaking down what it’s like to surf Jaws and catch the best wave of your life – and ...
Reuters

Dupont, Chianca claim big wave titles in giant Nazare surf

Dec 13 (Reuters) - Brazil's Lucas "Chumbo" Chianca survived two brutal wipeouts to claim another Nazare Big Wave Challenge title in huge, clean waves in Portugal on Saturday, while France's Justine ...
Yardbarker

Who Surfed the Biggest Wave of the Year?

Spoiler alert: I don’t know who rode the biggest wave of the 2024-2025 Big Wave Challenge window. That’s being kept under lock and key until the award show live from the Lido Theater in Newport Beach ...
The Atlantic

How to Catch a Monster Wave: The Psychology of Big Wave Surfing

The Inertia, multimedia site about surfing, kicks off a new documentary series with an in-depth exploration of big wave surfing. Sine Qua Non is a portrait of champion Greg Long, who has spent years ...
Big Island Now

High surf warning issued for north- and west-facing shores of Big Island

A high surf warning for north- and west-facing shores of Big Island is in effect through 6 p.m. Wednesday, as a powerful ...