The New Big Wave Challenge is a fresh take on the tradition of providing a “town square” for the best athletes and content creators to gather together and share what they do with the world. All year long the surfers surf and the shooters shoot and at the end of the season the crew gets together and celebrates the best waves and the best performances as captured on video and still photos.

This year’s event window will include every wave ridden at every big wave break around the world from August 2022 through July 2023. The top contenders will rise to the top and the winners will be declared in a gala awards party to be held in Nazaré, Portugal on October 28, 2023. Watch as big wave surfing’s favorite annual competition returns to keep the fans informed and entertained.