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The British surfer had been competing in the Nazare Big Wave Challenge at the famed Praia do Norte — a wild section of Portugal’s west coast where waves, in storm season, can reach over 25 metres high.
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British surfer Laura Crane competed in the Nazare Big Wave Challenge at Praia do Norte, Portugal, where storm season waves can exceed 25 meters high.
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{
    "event": "Nazare Big Wave Challenge",
    "location": "Praia do Norte, Portugal",
    "statistic": "waves over 25 meters high"
}
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Geography Competition Surfing
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September 25, 2026 at 3:54 AM (2 weeks ago)
Last Updated
September 25, 2026 at 3:54 AM (2 weeks ago)

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Meet Laura Crane, the surfer who conquered 20m waves — and something much, much bigger
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https://nytimes.com/athletic/7512183/2026/09/21/meet-laura-crane-the-surfer-who-conquered-20m-waves-and-something-much-much-bigger

Laura Crane, a British surfer, discusses her experience riding massive waves in Nazare, Portugal, and her personal battles with an eating disorder and the loss of a friend. She shares how big-wave surfing became a path to self-belief and empowerment after overcoming significant trauma.

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