Riding a 100-foot wave has been a white whale for big-wave surfers, as documented by HBO and an ongoing series of the same name. (Check outseason twonow.) And one of those Captain Ahabs is Portugal’s Nic Von R
A nation of seafarers, Portugal has beaten off stiff competition in recent decades to take the crown as the surfing capital of Europe, ushering in a new era of surf tourism, bolstered by the popularity of the 2021 documentary series 100 Foot Wave. Offering more gentle breaks than the monster...
100 Foot Wave (2021–) This documentary series follows big wave surfer Garrett McNamara as he pursues his dream of riding a 100-foot wave in Nazaré,Portugal. The series captures the risks, rewards, and relentless pursuit of surfing the biggest waves in the world. Watch it on Amazon Surf G...
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10. Madeira, Portugal T. Schneider/Shutterstock Madeira, the birthplace of surfing in Portugal, is an island off the coast of Morocco, north of the Canary Islands. The island isn't popular yet with mainstream tourists, but in the outdoor adventure community, it's known as a top destination...
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wave-riding craft. Called “malibus,” forthe California beachon which they were introduced, and weighing a mere 20 pounds (9 kg), these boards allowed surfers to “trim” (adjust their position and weight on the board to allow it to travel at the same speed as the breakingwave), “...
Today, there are many top big wave venues around the world, from California'sMavericksto Ireland'sMullaghmore,South Africa’s Dungeons to Portugal'sNazaréand a lot more. No matter where you find a huge wave, you're going to find someone dedicating their life to riding it. ...