Portugal

António Laureano is a professional big wave surfer from Nazaré, Portugal, renowned for his exceptional feats in some of the world’s largest waves. He became the youngest nominee for the World Surf League’s XXL Big Wave Awards, marking a significant milestone in his career. In 2020, Laureano surfed a wave estimated at 101.4 feet (30.9 meters) at Praia do Norte in Nazaré, a ride that set a new world record for the largest wave ever surfed.