These surfers have been making

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the most of the biggest waves recorded

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this year in Nazare, Portugal. The

coastal region is a well-known hotspot

for surfers, but Hurricane Epsilon has

created a massive North Atlantic swell

making for ideal conditions for extreme

surfing, with waves reaching a reported

65ft (20m). It's come at a perfect time as

The World Surf League is scheduled to

hold their Nazare Tow Surfing Challenge

in the area next week with many of the

World's top big wave surfers taking part in

the competition.