The Biggest Wave Ever Surfed Was in Portugal

Portugal, as the westernmost European country, has almost 500 miles (800 km) of coastline. Yet one of the lesser-known Portugal facts is just how good the country is as a surfing destination. For those in the know, Portugal is a surfer’s paradise, said to have 364 days of surf. In 2011, this fact was taken advantage of at Praia de Norte, a beach near the town of Nazaré. It was here that Hawaiian Garret McNamara broke records by surfing the biggest waver ever caught, which was an astonishing 90 ft. high! That’s nearly 27.5 meters!