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Big Wave Grand Prix, the event that revolutionizes big wave surfing


About Big Wave Grand Prix

The Big Wave Grand Prix is an innovative platform dedicated to showcasing the world’s top big wave surfers. Through year-round broadcasts and exclusive content, BWGP offers a unique look into the lives of the athletes who ride the planet’s most impresive waves. The platform aims to bring the sport closer to its global audience and highlight the vibrant local community of Nazaré, Portugal.

This platform is designed to provide year-round visibility to the athletes who brave Nazaré’s legendary swells, offering audiences an unprecedented look at the sport’s most thrilling feats.

Unlike traditional surfing events that are confined to a single competition day, the Big Wave Grand Prix will showcase the daily achievements of big wave surfers throughout the entire season. Through high-quality broadcasts, exclusive content, and immersive fan engagement, the BWGP aims to bring the global audience closer to the action. The platform will feature behind-the-scenes footage, interviews, fan interactions, and live updates, offering a comprehensive look at the challenges and triumphs of these elite athletes.

To date, 28 world-class surfers have confirmed their participation, with two more expected to join. The lineup includes record-breaking big wave legends such as Rodrigo Koxa, as well as rising stars like Tony Laureano and Salvador Couto. The international team represents 13 countries, including top names like James Storm Carew of Australia and Polly Ralda of Guatemala, reflecting the global reach of the sport.

More than just a surfing competition, the Big Wave Grand Prix aims to shine a spotlight on Nazaré’s vibrant local community. The event will involve local photographers, videographers, and other key figures in the big wave surfing scene, bringing the behind-the-scenes world of the sport to life for a global audience. The platform will also take a unique approach to evaluating performances, recognizing surfers not just for their athletic abilities but for their contributions to the community and surf culture as a whole.

For more information, visit the official website: www.bigwavegrandprix.com

 

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World Surf League’s Big Wave Tour Is On!

World Surf League’s Big Wave Tour Is On!

Makua Rothman Photo: Zack Noyle






















The world’s best Big Wave surfers are on heightened alert as the World Surf League (WSL) commences the second phase of the 2015/2016 WSL Big Wave Tour (BWT) season. With a window running from October 15, 2015 to February 28, 2016, the remaining portion of the competition year focuses on the Northern Hemisphere swell cycle with the potential of running four world-class events at some of the most dangerous locations on the planet.

“I don’t think you will find a Big Wave surfer in the world who doesn’t believe this winter has a chance to be one of the greatest of all time,” said Peter Mel, former Big Wave World Champion and Commissioner of the WSL’s Big Wave Tour. “Everyone is training hard and preparing themselves physically and mentally for whatever the oceans have in store for us in the coming months. I surfed through the last two major El Niños in 1982/83 and 1997/98, and like anyone who experienced the surf in Hawaii or on the west coast will tell you, those seasons were legendary. If this winter even approaches those levels, it’s going to be a show not to be missed.”


The Oregon Challenge, Punta Galea Challenge, Pe’ahi Challenge and the Todos Santos Challenge comprise the upcoming Northern Hemisphere season and an expert meteorological team from Surfline.com, the official surf forecaster of the WSL, will track swell systems daily through the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, monitoring for the precise combination of conditions that will produce waves of 25-feet or higher with ideal winds.


Each event features a competitive field of the 24 best Big Wave surfers in the world, including the Top 10 finishers from the 2014/2015 BWT rankings, plus a diverse assortment of wildcards made up of local specialists and globally respected Big Wave legends. For a full list of competitors for each event, see the BWT section of the WSL website.


The Quiksilver Ceremonial at Punta Lobos in Chile was the only event during the Southern Hemisphere season to experience the required wave size to run. The event took place on Friday, May 1, 2015, where reigning WSL BWT Champion Makua Rothman (HAW) claimed victory and solidified his place at the top of the current BWT rankings.


All upcoming BWT events will be webcast LIVE at WorldSurfLeague.com and via the WSL mobile app. In addition, the WSL recently announced a deal with Universal Sports that will give millions of fans in the US the opportunity -- conditions permitting -- to watch televised broadcasts of the following four heart-pounding Big Wave events.


Oregon Challenge: Lincoln City, Oregon

October 15, 2015 - February 28, 2016
$50,000


Punta Galea Challenge: Punta Galea, Basque Country Spain

October 15, 2015 - February 28, 2016
$50,000


Pe’ahi Challenge, Haiku, Hawaii (aka “Jaws”)

October 15, 2015 - February 28, 2016
$100,000


Todos Santos Challenge: Ensenada, Mexico

October 15, 2015 - February 28, 2016
$75,000


In addition to the Top Ten finishers in this year’s events, coveted spots on next year’s Big Wave Tour will also be awarded to the highest finishers in the Surfline Overall Performance Award category of the WSL Big Wave Awards. The Overall Performance Award recognizes the greatest rides captured on video throughout the course of the entire season -- outside of BWT competitions -- at the most incredible surf breaks around the world.


Following the conclusion of the winter’s action, the winners from both the WSL Big Wave Tour and WSL Big Wave Awards will be crowned at a gala ceremony in Southern California in April. Total prize money at stake across all WSL Big Wave competitions this winter will exceed $500,000.

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