The wave, which is being acclaimed as the biggest ever ridden, is believed to be the result of deep water canyons amplifying an eight-metre swell at Praia do Norte off the coast of Nazaré.
McNamara was being towed into waves with UK surfer Andrew Cotton and Ireland's Al Mennie and later reportedly described himself as "blessed" - not to survive the ride but just to have got the opportunity.
“I feel so blessed and honored to have been invited to explore this canyon and its special town. The waves here are such a mystery”, Garrett said.
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My mrs surfed a bigger wave when I dropped my guts in the backyard pool.
ReplyThis is not real, all fixed by the computer, it is like watching a movie with all the make up bullshit.
Replywow...., it is real? Want to see more video...
ReplyIf you use the size of the surfer as a reference you should be able to calculate the approximate size of the wave. E.g, if he is 2 metres tall then count how many body lengths the wave is to get its size -- i would say that they're not far off the mark..
ReplyThat's me in the video, and it's not even my biggest ride!!!!
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