The TUDOR Nazaré Big Wave Challenge is different than other surf contests – and not just because of the behemoth waves. The format is somewhat peculiar. First of all, it’s a tow surfing contest, and ...

In one iteration or another, surfers have long gathered to celebrate, to talk story, to relive the season’s greatest moments, and to take home oversized checks. That’s especially true when it comes to ...

Bill Sharp, founder of WSL’s Big Wave Awards, has announced the "Next Era" of big wave awards, the New Big Wave Challenge (NBWC). "@NathanFlorence (Haleiwa, Hawaii, USA) paddles into a beefy Irish ...

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.

(FOX 5/KUSI) — This September, every wave you ride can help change lives. Your daily surf sessions can provide basic needs to remote villages. Are you up for the challenge? Join the annual Make A Wave ...

Featuring James Carew, Rodrigo Koxa, Laura Crane, Vitor Faria and Andrew Cotton. The 2025/2026 TUDOR NAZARÉ Big Wave Challenge official competition window opens today and runs through March 31, 2026.

Like most every other aspect of surfing at the moment, the state of big-wave riding is hurdling forward. New frontiers are being explored, performance barriers are being shattered, and thanks to ...