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Crane explained that because of the sheer size of the waves, there’s usually a lot of bumps and troughs in the waves which can often be up to a metre or two-metres big.
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Laura Crane explained that large waves typically have bumps and troughs that can be up to one or two meters in size.
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Laura Crane
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{
    "statistic": "one or two meters big"
}
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Physics Attributed Statement Surfing
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September 25, 2026 at 3:54 AM (2 weeks ago)
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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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