“Swell of the year” forecasts can often be a double-edged sword. On one hand, hype is hype for a reason, and systems that pop up over the Atlantic Ocean and are aimed right at Nazaré are nothing to ...

Along Portugal’s Atlantic rim, Nazaré has become shorthand for oceanic extremes, where 7‑story waves rise like moving buildings and crash with enough force to reshape the water column below. Those ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Being a professional big wave surfer isn't all about riding giant waves. Nic and Clement speaking to journalists outside of Nazaré ...

All eyes are turning towards Portugal, as the biggest swell of the year is percolating in the Northern Atlantic, swirling seas, and sending massive surf to Nazaré. Hence, the WSL has called a “Yellow ...

Green means go, as the World Surf League has called the TUDOR Nazaré Big Wave Challenge on, with a potential start on Saturday, December 13th at 9:00am GMT. Expectations are high, tensions are raging, ...

The World Surf League has activated a yellow alert for the Tudor Nazaré Big Wave Challenge at Praia do Norte in Portugal. Incoming Atlantic swells could produce waves over 50 feet, setting the stage ...

“I didn’t grow up by the ocean. I didn’t have rich parents to travel around with me as a kid, I didn’t start surfing until I was an adult, I’m not from Hawaii, Australia, the US – I’m not even from ...

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, ...

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 ...