The dangerous world of big wave surfing is defined by a number of unique and remarkable waves around the globe, and arguably ...

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, ...

Currently, the Guinness World Record for the “ largest wave surfed (unlimited) by a female” is held by retired Brazilian big wave surfer, Maya Gabeira, from a 2020 ride also at Nazaré, which was ...

From world record paddles to tow-assisted giants, here are 10 of the biggest waves ever surfed at Jaws, Nazaré and Cortes ...

A British surfer and former Love Island contestant may have claimed the women's world record for riding the largest wave ever after taking on a colossal swell in Portugal last Saturday. Laura Crane, a ...

The powerful storm system that’s forecast to bring blizzard conditions to the Upper Peninsula and unfurl high winds across the state could also whip up waves on Lake Superior that rival record-setting ...