The morning of October 29, 2020, was cool and clear in Nazaré. This coastal town in Portugal is famous for its beaches and vibrant nightlife. It’s also known for its waves. They’re among the largest surfable ones anywhere. Every year, surfers flock here to ride down the monsters that rise out of the sea, especially off the north end of the beach. On this day, conditions were perfect for record-breaking waves.
In the early morning, a jet ski towed German surfer Sebastian Steudtner away from shore to where he met a towering wall of water. The jet ski zipped away to safety in one direction as Steudtner coasted right up to the breaking point.
Then gravity took over.
For 25 seconds, he tore down the wave. As the water broke above him, he raced to the side. Tears streamed out of his eyes because of the wind. “My face was melting,” he later Read Entire Article
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