Surfing
Sometimes a quick clip featuring some of the craziest big wave surfing isn't enough to satisfy your need for digital adrenaline. To help you out when that need strikes, we've put together a list of our all-time favorite big wave movies, from the slabs of Australia to mountains of Nazaré. Here are our picks.
01
Paradigm Lost
1 h
Paradigm Lost
Take an in-depth look at the life of one of the world's most complete watermen, Kai Lenny.
An in-depth look at the life of one of the world's most complete watermen, Kai Lenny. Whether it's kiteboarding, windsurfing, stand-up paddleboarding or big wave surfing, Lenny does it all and does it well.
02
The Wave I Ride
1 h 7 min
The Wave I Ride
Paige Alms is leading the charge in women's big wave surfing, and she's doing it for all the right reasons..
Paige Alms is among an elite group of surfers who dedicate their lives to riding giants. Historically dominated by men and not for the faint at heart, Alms is leading the charge in women's big wave surfing.
03
Beneath the Surface
30 min
Beneath the Surface
Big wave surfer Andrew Cotton rolls the dice on his season by choosing to explore a wave with huge potential.
Big wave surfer Andrew Cotton risks his season on an unexplored part of the Atlantic that could hold the biggest wave ever. He travels to the middle of the ocean looking for the next huge swell.
04
The Battle of Cape Fear
Elite big wave surfers gather to tackle Red Bull Cape Fear in Australia, a potentially lethal break. Behind-the-scenes footage reveals how tough it is to coordinate a groundbreaking surf competition.
05
The Other Side of Fear
58 min
The Other Side of Fear
The inspirational tale of big wave surfer and keynote speaker Mark Mathews and his journey back from disaster.
Champion big wave surfer and professional keynote speaker Mark Mathews is no stranger to fear. His incredible journey back from the brink will inspire anyone facing their own battles in life.
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