The Nazaré Canyon is responsible for delivering the biggest surfable waves of all time. We took a dive into the abyss. It was explored for the first time, in the early 20th century, by the Portuguese oceanographers of Missao Hidrografica. We’re talking about an undersea canyon, located off the coast of Nazaré, in Portugal. With […]
After many surf sessions, wax will accelerate wetsuit tear. Learn who get rid of it quickly. What do you need to remove unwanted surf wax from your favorite wetsuit? Get a clothing iron – no steam – and an old tea towel or clean rag. Now, set the iron to a low temperature, for example, selecting […]
Gabriel Medina and Ella Williams are the 2013 ASP World Junior champions, after claiming the HD World Junior Championships at Joaquina Beach, in Florianopolis, Brazil. Adriano de Souza, Jordy Smith and Andy Irons are some of the surfers who have conquered the ASP World Junior Championship title. Medina would go on to dominate the final day […]
Montgomery “Buttons” Kaluhiokalani, one of the most influential surfers of all time, has passed away at 54, after a long battle against cancer. Montgomery Ernest Thomas Kaluhiokalani was born on the 30th March, 1959, in Honolulu, Hawaii. His first contact with surfing only occurred when he was already seven years old, in Waikiki. After experiencing […]
Ken Collins believes that big wave surfers should work to together and support each other to bring the sport to a new level. Ken “Skindog” Collins, one of the best big wave riders in the world, has congratulated Carlos Burle and Maya Gabeira for their achievements in the stormy wave of Praia do Norte, Nazaré, […]
Carlos Burle has responded to Laird Hamilton’s controversial opinions on the Brazilian’s potential big wave record, saying the American is a “spoiled” rider. Carlos Burle and Maya Gabeira, who surfed Praia do Norte, Nazaré, on the infamous 27th October, 2013, have returned to Rio de Janeiro. The man who saved Gabeira’s life and returned to […]
Big waves storm again the Nazaré North Canyon, as surfers return to the most dangerous Atlantic waters in the world. Prepare for impact. The second strike of the Atlantic wave armada kicked off early morning, on the 1st November, 2013, with spaced 30-60 foot wave faces. Jet skis were ready and so were big wave riders. […]
Offering the perfect Christmas surfing gift to an ardent surfer will certainly surprise him/her. From surf watches and surf books, to traction pads and surfboard racks, SurferToday helps you pick the right… Christmas smile. It’s cold outside. It’s almost time to open the presents. Merry Christmas! You’ve just surprised someone with a fantastic surfing gift, […]
The Big Wave World Tour has announced the beginning of the waiting period for three contests in the Northern Hemisphere. The three venues now in waiting are the Punta Galea Challenge (Basque Country, Spain), the Mavericks Invitational (Half Moon Bay, California) and the Nelscott Reef Big Wave Classic (Oregon, USA). Starting on November 1st, 2013, […]
Andrew Schmidt, director of Lifeguards Without Borders, has issued a simple response to the treatment of Maya Gabeira, during her near-fatal accident in the big surf. On the 27th October, 2013, Carlos Burle saved Maya Gabeira’s life, at Praia do Norte, Nazaré, Portugal. He took her out of the water and started cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). […]