Brazilian surfer Michelle des Bouillons potentially breaks world record for largest wave ridden by a woman in Nazaré, Portugal

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Brazilian surfer Michelle des Bouillons may have ridden the largest wave ever by a woman, potentially breaking Maya Gabeira's record. Preliminary measurements suggest the wave, surfed in Nazaré, Portugal, on December 13, 2025, was 24.99 meters, surpassing Gabeira's 22.4-meter record. The official validation process is ongoing. Des Bouillons was focused on winning the competition, not setting a record, but fellow surfers encouraged her to pursue official recognition after her ride.


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