the biggest waves in the world

Nazaré: the biggest waves in the world

Praia do Norte is as well known to surfing aficionados as it is to those who love thrills and spectacular images. Of the surfing enthusiasts travel from all over the world to this beach in Nazaré, Portugal, to tame the biggest waves in the world. Discover this unique place through spectacular images!

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Intrepid

A surfer draws a line in the foam of this big wave with the fins of his board.

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Attraction

The curious gather on the beach to admire these huge rollers.

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Imposing

A fantastic close-up image shows us a surfer being chased by a wave.

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blue world

Australian surfer Ross Clark-Jones takes an impressive wave in full view of the public.

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Rescue

A jet ski hits the waves trying to bring a surfer back to the beach.

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water wall

Compared to this surfer, this wave is a real wall of water.

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wait for the right moment

Sebastian Steudtner, German, gets into the water during a surf session.

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Respect

A fearless surfer descends a wave by managing to escape the lip which closes in his path.

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duel the titans

A surfer tries to escape the wave crashing behind him.

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Treated

Two surfers are towed in order to slide over the most impressive waves.

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Observation

The crowd admires Australian surfer Ross Clarke-Jones taming an impressive roll.

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Calm

A surfer prepares to face the power of the waves of Nazaré.

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Curious

A photographer takes the opportunity to immortalize this sight, which is both admirable and intimidating.

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Challenge

Another surfer tackles a towering wave at Praia do Norte.

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Courage

A surfer takes advantage of the swell hitting Praia do Norte.

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Strong in the foreground

The Australian is surfing a new wave off Nazaré.

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vertiginous descent

The surfer looks infinitely small in the middle of this huge wave.

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Powerful

Another surfer tackles an impressive roll.

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Nice view

A simple rock becomes the ideal place from which to admire these giant waves.

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Intrepid

The crowd rushes to witness the courage of these athletes confronting the biggest waves.

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Danger

A surfer is picked up by a lifeguard on a jet ski during a session.

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Without fear

Surfer Sebastian Steudtner seems to be flying over this incredible wave.

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moment of truth

A surfer takes on a huge wave at Praia do Norte. If he falls, he will have to be picked up by a jet ski to get out of the water.

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giant waves

surfers from all over the world meet at nazareth to face the strongest waves.

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Power

A man admires the power of the swell at Praia do Norte.

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Vitesse

Sebastian Steudtner seems to be chased by a huge steamroller.

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Fun

Close-up of a panel covered with stickers.

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This help is welcome

Two surfers are towed by jet skis to prepare to tame the waves.

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No mistake

This giant wave seems to be heading straight for this surfer.

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Infinity of waves

This surfer hardly leaves a wave, that a second is regarding to win.

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