Justine Dupont, Clement Roseyro, Nic Von Rupp Win Big at TUDOR Nazaré Big Wave Challenge

Clement Roseyro Wins Best Men’s Performance
Justine Dupont Dominates for Women’s Best Performance Award
Nic Von Rupp and Clement Roseyro Win Best Team Performance Award
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Pictured: Justine Dupont (FRA), Clement Roseyro (FRA), Nic Von Rupp (POR) crowned winners at the TUDOR Nazaré Big Wave Challenge. Credit: © WSL / Laurent Masurel

NAZARÉ, Portugal (Tuesday, February 18, 2025) – The World Surf League (WSL) TUDOR Nazaré Big Wave Challenge unfolded today in challenging 25-35 foot waves at the world-famous Praia do Norte in Nazaré, Portugal. The best big wave surfers had major performances with today’s consistent conditions offering plenty of waves in every heat. The strong offshore wind made it more challenging, with competitors having to navigate huge bumps while traveling full speed down the massive faces. As the swell started to build throughout the afternoon, the teams took their performance to the next level by treating the crowds to a spectacular show of skill and commitment that Praia do Norte demands.

Pictured: Clement Roseyro’s (FRA) unique approach and major performances set him apart to earn the Men’s Best Performance Award. Credit: © WSL / Laurent Masurel

Clement Roseyro Wins Men’s Best Performance Award

Clement Roseyro (FRA) earned the Men’s Best Performance award with an individual score of 21.83 (out of a possible 30). Roseyro earned his highest score of the day in Heat 1 with a 7.50 (out of a possible 10). In his second appearance at the TUDOR Nazaré Big Wave Challenge, Roseyro was able to raise the bar with his unique approach to big wave surfing, and secure the Men’s Best Performance Award.

“I’m grateful to Nic von Rupp, we’re a really good team,” Roseyro said. “He taught me a lot, especially about driving the jet ski, and we push each other to perform.”

Former back-to-back Best Men’s Performance Award winner Lucas Chianca (BRA) fought hard for runner-up and TUDOR Nazaré Big Wave Challenge debutant Ben Larg (SCO) completed the men’s individual podium. Larg received a last-minute call-up after Garrett McNamara (HAW) was unable to compete, and joined teammate Andrew Cotton (GBR). Larg impressed with his snappy carves into the monstrous wave faces, and proved his skill in the tow-in discipline.

Pictured: Justine Dupont (FRA) showcases her best in Nazaré to secure the Women’s Best Performance Award. Credit: © WSL / Laurent Masurel

Justine Dupont Dominates for Women’s Best Performance Award

Back in action after the birth of her first child, Justine Dupont (FRA) was on fire, drawing beautiful lines on the monstrous walls of Praia do Norte. The former winner looked comfortable in the conditions, staying busy and catching eight waves to build on her score. Dupont’s teammate Eric Rebiere (FRA) only managed to get one wave on the board, but it was enough for a solid start to the day.

“I used to have a lot of fear before,” Dupont said. “Now, after the baby, I’m more worried about my child, whether they are sleeping or eating. At least it takes my mind off the fear! We are a family team, we understand each other, and I’m really happy to be back here to perform. I’m a bit sad that I couldn’t put Eric into a good wave. It was a bit like riding a rodeo out there, really bumpy conditions.”

The experience of Michelle des Bouillons (BRA) prevailed, with her partner Ian Cosenza (BRA) towing her into some of the biggest and cleanest waves of the day, earning her a runner-up finish. In her TUDOR Nazaré Big Wave Challenge debut, Laura Crane (GBR) showed her strong form to get two waves under her belt before towing Antonio Laureano (POR) into a few bombs.

Pictured: The Best Team Performance Winners Nic Von Rupp (POR) and Clement Roseyro (FRA) rewarded for their team performance charging the world-famous Praia do Norte in Nazaré. Credit: © WSL / Laurent Masurel

Nic Von Rupp and Clement Roseyro Win Best Team Performance Award

Nic von Rupp (POR) and Clement Roseyro (FRA) took the lead from the get-go with a strong start in the first heat of the day. Von Rupp did exceptionally well to tow his partner into some of the biggest waves, but it was Roseyro’s good read of the waves, allowing him to open up and unleash massive carves into the critical part of the wave and riding out safely, that earned him the best score in the morning.

Von Rupp pushed the limits and admittedly, pushed a bit too hard, which saw him take a few heavy wipeouts in the first session. In the second session, Roseyro improved on his score with a great backup ride, pushing the team to the top of the leaderboard.

“I fell a lot in the first heat, it was really bumpy, but I pushed really hard,” Von Rupp reflected. “Last year we should’ve won, so this year we came back, training really hard. It’s been a long season, we’ve put in the time here. We’re stoked Clement got two good scores today to get on top of the leaderboard,” Von Rupp said.

Runner-ups Lucas Chianca (BRA) and Pedro Vianna (BRA), last year’s team winners put up a valiant effort to try to take the lead away from Von Rupp and Roseyro, but despite a strong showing in their second heat, they came up short.

“It was a really hard day,” Vianna said. “The waves weren’t that big, and with the wind, it was really bumpy. It all comes down to choosing the best waves.”

Replay All The Action From Nazaré
The TUDOR Nazaré Big Wave Challenge ran today and was broadcast LIVE on Red Bull TV, WorldSurfLeague.com, and the free WSL app.The 2024/2025 TUDOR Nazaré Big Wave Challenge is proudly supported by TUDOR and Red Bull.

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TUDOR Nazaré Big Wave Challenge Results:

HEAT 1: Nic von Rupp (POR) 15.67 DEF. Clement Roseyro (FRA) 19.37, Kai Lenny (HAW) 7.67, Ian Walsh (HAW) 12.97, Justine Dupont (FRA) 19.06, Eric Rebiere (FRA) 8.34

HEAT 2: Lucas Chianca (BRA) 14.71 DEF. Pedro Vianna (BRA) 15.17, Andrew Cotton (GBR) 9.69, Ben Larg (SCO) 14.91, Michelle des Bouillons (BRA) 13.03, Ian Cosenza (BRA) 0.00

HEAT 3: Rodrigo Koxa (BRA) 9.01 DEF. Vitor Faria (BRA) 6.59, Rafael Tapia (CHL) 10.67, Pierre Rollet (FRA) 14.33, Laura Crane (GBR) 4.71, Tony Laureano (POR) 7.47

HEAT 4: Nic von Rupp (POR) 10.33 DEF. Clement Roseyro (FRA) 20.06, Kai Lenny (HAW) 15.16, Ian Walsh (HAW) 3.07, Justine Dupont (FRA) 10.83, Eric Rebiere (FRA) 5.54

HEAT 5: Lucas Chianca (BRA) 18.67 DEF. Pedro Vianna (BRA) 15.96, Andrew Cotton (GBR) 14.33, Ben Larg (SCO) 16.53, Michelle des Bouillons (BRA) 7.33, Ian Cosenza (BRA) 9.47

HEAT 6: Rodrigo Koxa (BRA) 10.74 DEF. Vitor Faria (BRA) 15.69, Rafael Tapia (CHL) 9.03, Pierre Rollet (FRA) 7.90, Laura Crane (GBR), Tony Laureano (POR)

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About the WSL
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PRIOR UPDATES BELOW
Re-Watch: TUDOR Nazaré Big Wave Challenge was Called ON and is completed!
WINNERS: Nic Von Rupp (POR), Clement Roseyro (FRA) & Justine Dupont (FRA), Eric Rebiere (FRA)
Competition Started at 11:00 AM GMT (10 hours ahead of Hawaii 1:00am Tuesday)
Specialty Tow-in Teams Event ran in Massive Conditions at Praia do Norte Today
Best Individual and Team Performances To Be Awarded
Watch LIVE at WorldSurfLeague.com and Red Bull TV

Pictured: Today, eighteen of the best big wave surfers will compete at the TUDOR Nazaré Big Wave Challenge, including Michelle des Bouillons (BRA) and her teammate Ian Cosenza (BRA) Credit: © WSL / Damien Poullenot

NAZARÉ, Portugal (Tuesday, February 18, 2025) – The World Surf League (WSL) TUDOR Nazaré Big Wave Challenge has been called ON and will start at 11:00 a.m. GMT at Praia do Norte, Nazaré, Portugal. Eighteen of the best big wave surfers received the call to compete in this one-day, tow-in teams event with waves in the 25-35 foot range.

Fans and extreme sports enthusiasts worldwide can experience every heart-pounding moment LIVE on Red Bull TV and WorldSurfLeague.com.

“We’ve waited for the tide to drop, and the swell to increase, and now we expect excellent conditions for today’s Big Wave competitive surfing,” said Rob Gunning, WSL Europe Tour Manager.

The TUDOR Nazaré Big Wave Challenge will kick off with the first group in Heat 1 with Nic Von Rupp (POR) and Clement Roseyro (FRA), who had a solid run in last year’s event and is a real threat for the Best Team Performance award. They’ll be up against highly decorated watermen Kai Lenny (HAW) and Ian Walsh (HAW), and former Women’s Best Performance winner Justine Dupont (FRA) and Eric Rebiere (FRA).

Coming up in Heat 2, back-to-back Best Men’s Performance winner, Lucas “Chumbo” Chianca (BRA) returns with his 2024 Best Team Performance partner Pedro “Scooby” Vianna (BRA). With the late withdrawal of giant-slayer Garret McNamara (HAW), he will be replaced by Ben Larg (SCO) teaming up with Andrew Cotton (GBR). The experienced Brazilian duo of Michelle des Bouillons (BRA) and Ian Cosenza (BRA) completes the second group.

Heat 3 will feature Laura Crane (GBR) in her TUDOR Nazaré Big Wave Challenge debut, partnering with Nazaré local António Laureano (POR). Crane was announced as the replacement surfer for Maya Gabeira (BRA) who announced her retirement last month. Bringing their vast experience to the lineup, Brazil’s Rodrigo Koxa (BRA) and Vitor Faria (BRA) team up once again and Chile’s Rafael Tapia (CHL) and Pierre Rollet (FRA) will round out the third group.

In today’s event, the nine two-person teams will alternate between surfing and driving their jet ski. The competition is structured into three groups, with each group participating in two 45-minute heats. A surfer’s total score is based on their two best waves across both heats, with their highest-scoring wave counting for double points. Each wave is scored from 0.1 to 10, making the maximum individual score 30 points. At the end of the event, surfers will be recognized across the following award categories:

Men’s Best Performance: Male surfer with the highest two scoring waves
Women’s Best Performance: Female surfer with the highest two scoring waves
Best Team Performance: Total of best two scoring rides of both team riders

Heat 1, Group A
Team 2: Nic Von Rupp (POR), Clement Roseyro (FRA)
Team 6: Kai Lenny (HAW), Ian Walsh (HAW)
Team 8: Justine Dupont (FRA), Eric Rebiere (FRA)

Heat 2, Group B
Team 1: Lucas “Chumbo” Chianca (BRA), Pedro “Scooby” Vianna (BRA)
Team 5: Andrew Cotton (GBR), Ben Larg (SCO)
Team 7: Michelle des Bouillons (BRA), Ian Cosenza (BRA)

Heat 3, Group C
Team 3: Rodrigo Koxa (BRA), Vitor Faria (BRA)
Team 4: Rafael Tapia (CHL), Pierre Rollet (FRA)
Team 9: Laura Crane (GBR), Antonio Laureano (POR)

Heat 4, Group A
Team 2: Nic Von Rupp (POR), Clement Roseyro (FRA)
Team 6: Kai Lenny (HAW), Ian Walsh (HAW)
Team 8: Justine Dupont (FRA), Eric Rebiere (FRA)

Heat 5, Group B
Team 1: Lucas “Chumbo” Chianca (BRA), Pedro “Scooby” Vianna (BRA)
Team 5: Andrew Cotton (GBR), Ben Larg (SCO)
Team 7: Michelle des Bouillons (BRA), Ian Cosenza (BRA)

Heat 6, Group C
Team 3: Rodrigo Koxa (BRA), Vitor Faria (BRA)
Team 4: Rafael Tapia (CHL), Pierre Rollet (FRA)
Team 9: Laura Crane (GBR), Antonio Laureano (POR)

Official Surfline Forecast for Tuesday, February 18

A WNW swell will build through Tuesday from a strong storm in the North Atlantic, albeit a bit too west for ideal Nazaré conditions. We should see 25-35 foot wave faces through the afternoon, and the shape will be a mix of walls and occasional peaks thanks to the more westerly swell direction. A low pressure system offshore of Portugal will bring breezy side and offshore S to SE wind.

Watch LIVE
The TUDOR Nazaré Big Wave Challenge will be broadcast LIVE on Red Bull TV, WorldSurfLeague.com, and the free WSL app.The 2024/2025 TUDOR Nazaré Big Wave Challenge is proudly supported by TUDOR and Red Bull.

PRIOR UPDATES BELOW
Green Alert: TUDOR Nazaré Big Wave Challenge Likely To Run Tomorrow Tuesday
Green Alert Called for Nazaré, Tow-in Teams Prepare for Event Start Tomorrow
Next Call: Tuesday, February 18 at 9:30 AM GMT for Possible 10:15 AM Start

Pictured: A Green Alert has been issued for the TUDOR Nazaré Big Wave Challenge for a potential run day on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. Credit: © WSL / Laurent Masurel

NAZARÉ, Portugal (Monday, February 17, 2025) – A Green Alert has been issued for the World Surf League (WSL) TUDOR Nazaré Big Wave Challenge. This means the event has been called ON and will plan to run tomorrow at Praia do Norte in Nazaré, Portugal. Event organizers will provide a final competition update tomorrow, Tuesday, February 18, at 9:30 a.m. GMT for a possible 10:15 a.m. start.

Fans and extreme sports enthusiasts worldwide can experience every heart-pounding moment LIVE via Red Bull TV, which will also be available on WorldSurfLeague.com.

Most of the invited surfers are already in Portugal, ready to activate at a moment’s notice. The nine teams feature some of the best big wave surfers who have been preparing for months for a day of high-performance, tow-in surfing at one of the most iconic big wave breaks in the world. Back-to-back Best Men’s Performance winner, Lucas “Chumbo” Chianca (BRA) returns with his 2024 Best Team Performance partner Pedro “Scooby” Vianna (BRA). Former Best Women’s Performance winner Justine Dupont (FRA) will also return to Nazaré, and prepares to earn another win, teaming up with Éric Rebière (BRA).

TUDOR Nazaré Big Wave Challenge Invitees
Team 1: Lucas ‘Chumbo’ Chianca (BRA) and Pedro ‘Scooby’ Vianna (BRA)
Team 2: Nic von Rupp (POR) and Clement Roseyro (FRA)
Team 3: Rodrigo Koxa (BRA) and Vitor Faria (BRA)
Team 4: Rafael Tapia (CHL) and Pierre Rollet (FRA)
Team 5: Andrew Cotton (GBR) and Garrett McNamara (HAW)
Team 6: Kai Lenny (HAW) and Ian Walsh (HAW)
Team 7: Michelle des Bouillons (BRA) and Ian Cosenza (BRA)
Team 8: Justine Dupont (FRA) and Éric Rebière (BRA)
Team 9: Laura Crane (GBR) and Antonio Laureano (POR)

TUDOR Nazaré Big Wave Challenge Format Explained

The TUDOR Nazaré Big Wave Challenge is a one-day specialty team that features nine two-person teams. Each team member specializes in tow-in big wave surfing, and will alternate between surfing and driving their jet ski.

The teams will be divided into three groups, with each group participating in two 40-minute heats. The total score of each surfer is based on their two best waves across both heats, with their highest-scoring wave counting for double points. Each wave is scored from 0.1 to 10, making the maximum individual score 30 points. At the end of the event, surfers will be recognized across the following award categories:

Men’s Best Performance: Male surfer with the highest two scoring waves
Women’s Best Performance: Female surfer with the highest two scoring waves
Best Team Performance: Total of best two scoring rides of both team riders

Surfline Forecast for the TUDOR Nazaré Big Wave Challenge

A WNW swell will build through Tuesday from a strong but not ideally located storm in the North Atlantic over the past couple of days. After a slow start first thing on Tuesday, the surf will build mid to late morning and be strongest during the afternoon. Wave face size should hit 25-40 feet through the afternoon with a mix of walls and occasional peaks thanks to the more westerly swell direction. A breezy side, offshore S to SE wind is expected through the day.