The world’s biggest waves, decoded
Know when it’s worth the journey.
Clear, source-backed big-wave forecasts for spectators, travellers and the surf-curious.
Nazaré
Portugal · 2026-09-04A powerful long-period northwest swell is lining up with light offshore wind during the morning window.
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See how the world’s major big-wave breaks are spread across both hemispheres.
- Nazaré: 39.602, -9.07
- Teahupoʻo: -17.85, -149.267
- Jaws / Peʻahi: 20.944, -156.3
- Waimea Bay: 21.641, -158.067
- Mavericks: 37.495, -122.501
- Mullaghmore: 54.468, -8.455
- Supertubos: 39.35, -9.367
- Punta de Lobos: -34.423, -72.05
- Todos Santos: 31.797, -116.8
- Shipstern Bluff: -43.22, 147.75
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All big-wave spots
One calm view of the world’s most consequential surf breaks. Forecasts weigh swell, wind, local geography and source agreement.
Nazaré
A deep submarine canyon focuses Atlantic energy into some of the tallest rideable waves on Earth.
Teahupoʻo
Long-period southern swells meet an abrupt reef to create an intensely powerful, below-sea-level barrel.
Jaws / Peʻahi
A North Pacific proving ground where clean winter swells turn into fast, mountainous walls.
Waimea Bay
The birthplace of modern big-wave surfing and home of the invitation-only Eddie Aikau event.
Mavericks
Cold-water peaks, shifting ledges and immense Pacific power just offshore from Half Moon Bay.