Jan 28, 2025 · Even though Steudtner suffers from vertigo — far from ideal when staring down at a 90 foot drop — he holds the Guinness World Record for the biggest wave ever surfed, after riding a 26 …

Discover the top 15 largest waves ever ridden from Nazaré and Belharra to Mavericks and Peahi/Jaws, alongside the surfer's name, location, and wave height.

Longest wave surfed by a dog Abbie Girl, an Australian Kelpie, completed a distance of 107.2 metres (351.7 ft) at a dog surfing contest at Huntington Beach on October 18, 2011.

Sep 3, 2025 · Find out the 11 biggest waves ever surfed at Nazaré, Jaws, and Cortes Bank, including record rides by Steudtner, Koxa, McNamara, Dupont, and Gabeira.

Oct 31, 2023 · According to Guinness World Records, the waves in Nazaré, Portugal, are the biggest ever surfed. Scientists attribute the massive waves to an underwater canyon, but how does it work?

Sebastian Steudtner broke the Guinness World Record for the world's largest-ever surfed wave. On October 29, 2020, the German surfer rode an 86-foot wave (26.21 meters) at Praia do Norte in ...

The biggest wave ever surfed was ridden by Sebastian Steudtner at the iconic big wave spot Nazare, on the West Coast of Portugal in October 2020. The wave height was measured at 86ft

Feb 1, 2026 · In December 2024, Benjamin ‘Sancho’ Sanchis surfed perhaps the largest wave ever seen at Jaws, a towering 64-foot wave that ended up landing him in the ER for the pleasure.

On this list, readers will find information about the ten largest waves ever surfed. Some of the records are more controversial than others while some are just incredible to watch.

Feb 17, 2026 · Guinness Book of World Records have ratified the ride and history has been made. Sebastian Steudtner’s tow wave from a crazy session at Nazare in October 2020 was announced …