Specifically, Lucas “Chumbo” Chianca. The Brazilian big wave charger was on a heater during the event, along with tow partner ...

Hence, the WSL has called a “Yellow Alert” for the TUDOR Big Wave Challenge, which means event organizers are eyeing a possible start on Saturday, December 13th. And this swell looks particularly ...

Surfers Lucas Chianca, 30, of Brazil and Justine Dupont, 34, of France were crowned champions at the 2025-26 TUDOR Nazaré Big ...

Brazil's Lucas "Chumbo" Chianca survived two brutal wipeouts to claim another Nazare Big Wave Challenge title in huge, clean ...

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 ...

The Nazaré Big Wave Challenge is officially a go. The World Surf League has issued a green alert for a potential run day on Saturday.

The Nazare Big Wave Challenge concluded with Brazil's Lucas Chianca and France's Justine Dupont emerging victorious amidst massive waves. Chianca survived two severe wipeouts, while Dupont showcased ...

STORY: Brazil's Lucas "Chumbo" Chianca survived two brutal wipeouts to claim another Nazare Big Wave Challenge title in huge, ...

Veteran big-wave surfer Carlos Burle experienced a terrifying wipeout at Nazaré, Portugal, on an estimated 80-foot wave.

Ask the well-seasoned Nazare chargers for the best month to score big, yet tameable, surf at the mutant beachbreak, and the small cadre will likely identify November. It might not deliver the largest ...

Nazaré is not to be trifled with. Sure, there are the claims that the wave is one giant mushburger, and therefore not as heavy as other XXL spots like Jaws or Maverick’s or wherever. But still, the ...

Sept 10 (Reuters) - Brazilian daredevil Maya Gabeira has improved her own world record for the biggest wave surfed by a woman, riding a 73.5 foot (22.4m) giant at Portugal's Nazare and overshadowing ...