German surfer Sebastian Steudtner made history in February by riding an 86-foot wave in Nazaré, Portugal. This could be a new record for the biggest wave ever ridden, with footage showing a massive white water trail behind him. Porsche was involved in measuring the wave using drone technology developed by Team Steudtner and Porsche Engineering, which allowed for precise tracking of the surfer throughout the entire ride.
Steudtner described the experience as “surfing the unsurfable” and said that he had taken a scientific approach to his surfing. He uses wind tunnels for car testing and partners with tech company Siemens to research the biomechanics of big-wave surfing. His dedication to pursuing waves taller than 100 feet has earned him the title of the biggest wave ever surfed.
The World Surf League will need to confirm if this wave can be recognized as an official world record. The conditions at Nazaré on February 24 were particularly ideal for big-wave surfing, with some speculating that they may have even exceeded the mythical 100-foot mark. The Atlantic Ocean swells and deep canyon near the shoreline make Nazaré an ideal location for surfers seeking to ride some of the world’s biggest waves.
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