Big wave riding @ Nazaré, Portugal - 11th January 2013

Here's the most recent video release about Nazaré big surfing days. The Billabong tough crew  composed by Shane Dorian, Eric Rebiere and Benjamin Sanchis did well in one of the biggest swells of the year so far, very similar to the waves surfed by McNamara in 2012 with 78 ft. 

On Friday 11th January, the boys dropped enormous waves. Shane said "if you had paddled into the biggest waves today, you would have paddled into the biggest wave ever paddled. I have no doubt about that.”

“As far as intensity, power and size goes you could compare this wave to anywhere, whether it’s Cortez Bank, Jaws or Mavericks,” Dorian said. 

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Surf crowdless waves in Oporto, North of Portugal

The North of Portugal is becoming a very popular surf destination due to its amazing waves, the historical Oporto city, amazing nightlife and low cost flights to most European cities. 

For more info about the region and places to stay, check the Surfinn Esmoriz Surf Camp and Surf School. 

The nearest surf spots:

• Esmoriz
• Cortegaça
• Maceda
• Espinho
• Matosinhos
• Miramar

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2012 Carnival is in Madeira Island

The beautiful Madeira Island is preparing for one of the most colourful seasons throughout the year and it is not the flower fest! 

The carnival in Madeira is all about colourful streets with popular fests that will entertain the citizens and thousands of tourists that flow in every year.

The greatest thing of all is that this is also one of the best seasons to surf in Madeira. The North Atlantic storms are blessed by the south east African winds, for perfect offshore surfing days.

Make sure you will get there on time!

Don’t be late and fly in easily with TAP, Air Berlin or easyJet, or click here to get our help.

Click here to see the Surf Camps in Madeira.

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VIDEO: This is South Portugal, by Marlon Lipke & Friends

Marlon...again! This year the German natural and Portugal raised pro surfer has been quite dedicated to surfing. He won the European ASP title and has been travelling all over the world at the same time.
When he returns back home this is what he does....relax and enjoy sunshine days surfing with friends like the Basque Gony Zubizarreta and Portuguese Tiago Oliveira. Movie credits by Newair

Watch video in Marlon's blog here

In the south of Portugal, this is the house and surf camp where he stays owned and managed by his parents and that is part of Surfinn's network.

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VIDEO: Medina's Backflip

Imagine that you reach the final day of competition and someone makes a mistake and you end up in second.  What would you do? 

Well, Gabriel Medina, did a backflip! Yes the kid doesn't stop...

The young Brazilian and prodigy surfer who recently finished the Rip Curl Pro Portugal 2012 in second due to a Juri's controversial decision giving the victory to Julian Wilson, took it personally and this seems to have fueled him to continue his own path towards new surfing maneuvers. Now are there any other maneuvers left? Double backflip perhaps?

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VIDEO: The Basque Country and Canary Islands by Aritz Aranburu

The pro surfer Aritz Aranburu shows here a raw version of the Basque Country, his home region, a region with stunning landscapes, with plenty to offer to those visiting the North of Spain. Impressive forests and cliffs that end up in the Atlantic Ocean, the sea and mountain harmony with Mundaka and San Sebastian as its top surf destinations.

Will this be Mundaka?

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Raven Lundy challenges Hurricane Sandy

by Billabong 

These images have been cruising the world via Facebook but Surfinn also has to share these amazing pics that have double feelings.

On one side the destruction caused by another atmospheric phenomenon the Hurricane Sandy that made no friends passing by the East Coast of the American Continent.

On the other side of the destruction, the courage and determination from Raven Lundy, the Billabong sponsored surfer challenging its powerful waves.