Brazilian Sets World Record For Biggest Wave Ever Surfed

The waters off the coast of Portugal are home to some of the biggest waves in the world, a dream for any passionate wave tamer. With waves known to hit a staggering 115 feet in height, who could resist them? This surfer sure couldn’t! Portugal has been known to have the most perfect waves and is the main attraction for passionate and extreme surfers .Show more

If you take a look at this wave you would think nothing short of a tsunami coming toward the shore. This wave is most definitely scary to begin with, let alone surf on it. However, for this guy it doesn't seem to be an issue at all.

The daredevil is barely visible in the gripping footage, marked only by the white trail of foam that creates behind him as he slices through the water. Fearless Rodrigo Koxa caught this one perfectly, giving everyone present a masterclass in big wave surfing. Hats off!

In this footage from the Portuguese coast of Nazar, this surfer looks in complete control of his board and beaming with passion. Brazilian surfer Rodrigo Koxa has been officially confirmed as the new World Record holder for largest wave ever surfed after conquering a massive 80 foot (24.38 meter) wave off the coast of Nazar, Portugal, on November 8th, 2017. Credit to 'World Surf League'.