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 ...

Garrett McNamara’s net worth in 2025 reflects decades of success as a big wave surfing pioneer, extreme athlete, and television personality. Best known for breaking world records on massive ...

Ben Larg, from Scotland, rides a wave during the Nazare Big Wave Challenge surfing tournament at Praia do Norte, or North Beach, in Nazare, Portugal, Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Ana Brigida) ...

January 26, 2025, Nazaré, Portugal. @benhartleyphoto shared a video of a surfer riding a massive wave while thousands of spectators watched from a distance. They commented, "a huge wave passing ...

Surfing's best surfers flocked to the invire-only 2025 TUDOR Nazaré Big Wave Challenge in Portugal, which runs from November through March.

French big wave surfer Justine Dupont rides a wave in Praia do Norte, Nazare, Portugal February 18, 2025. REUTERS/Pedro Rocha ...

The Surfer Big Wave Challenge -- powered by 5-Hour Energy -- will air live from Nazaré, Portugal at 4 pm EST / 1 pm PST. The show will present $150,000 in awards for men and women for categories ...

The Surfer Big Wave Challenge -- powered by 5-Hour Energy -- will air live from Nazare Portugal at 4 pm EST / 1 pm PST. The show will presenting $150,000 in awards for men and women for categories ...

Every year, record-seeking surfers and spectators descend on the small Portuguese town of Nazaré for the "big wave" season, when water can surge up to 100 feet (30 meters) tall.

Witness the raw power and awe-inspiring beauty of Nazaré, Portugal, as massive waves crash against the rugged coastline. This breathtaking drone footage captures the world-famous big waves ...