Professional big wave surfer from Maui, Hawaii, Kai Lenny, does a bottom turn at Jaws, Pe'ahi, Maui.
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All you need to know about the 2022 Quiksilver Jaws Big Wave Challenge
Consider this your Quiksilver Jaws Big Wave Challenge one-stop-shop, as the world's best surfers prepare to take on the world's biggest paddle-in waves, off the famous cliffs of Maui.
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Quiksilver Jaws Big Wave Challenge

Watch the Quiksilver Jaws Big Wave Challenge at the new home of WSL big wave surfing – Red Bull TV.

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Kai Lenny

Kiteboarder, windsurfer, wing foiler and so much more – even his name means 'sea' in Hawaiian. Kai was destined to become the world's greatest-ever waterman.

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Ian Walsh

American Ian Walsh is a man who has tackled all sorts in the sea and knows that it’s all about keeping things interesting.

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Lucas 'Chumbo' Chianca

Brazilian Lucas 'Chumbo' Chianca realised early on that his future lay in big wave surfing and he's teamed up with Carlos Burle to become the best.

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Pedro ‘Scooby’ Vianna

Charismatic Brazilian, Pedro ‘Scooby’ Vianna, is world-class surfer, who travels the world looking for the next amazing wave.

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Justine Dupont

From Belharra to Jaws to Mavericks, four-time Nazaré Big Wave Challenge winner Justine Dupont might just be the best female big wave surfer in the world.

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Red Bull TV will be the exclusive streaming partner for all WSL Big Wave events in 2022. This includes the Quiksilver Jaws Big Wave Challenge presented by Tudor, and the Tudor Nazaré Tow Surfing Challenge presented by Jogos Santa Casa. The waiting period is open for both events and runs until March 31, so stay tuned to this page for all of your updates.
See the 2020-21 Hawaiian winter season kick off with a bang at Jaws:
9 minFilmer Ryan Moss takes us inside an epic sessions at JawsIn late January 2020, a huge swell at Jaws saw a star-studded cast of big wave surfers put on a show.
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As the first big swell of the 2020-21 season formulated in the North Pacific, all eyes were trained on Jaws for a day of incredible surfing. Phones started buzzing on November 29 at the sight of 16-to-17 feet waves at 18 seconds and light winds. At Jaws, Hawaii's feared big wave, 17ft means at least 40ft (12m) of wave height and 18 seconds means thick, well-organised lines of swell rolling in from the horizon.
Ryan Moss's edit above showcases the best of an epic few days, as usual suspects Kai Lenny, Ian Walsh and Billy Kemper put on a show for the ages.
Read more about this famous swell and stay tuned for more updates from the Quiksilver Jaws Big Wave Challenge presented by Tudor.
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Part of this story

Quiksilver Jaws Big Wave Challenge

Watch the Quiksilver Jaws Big Wave Challenge at the new home of WSL big wave surfing – Red Bull TV.

United States

Kai Lenny

Kiteboarder, windsurfer, wing foiler and so much more – even his name means 'sea' in Hawaiian. Kai was destined to become the world's greatest-ever waterman.

United StatesUnited States

Ian Walsh

American Ian Walsh is a man who has tackled all sorts in the sea and knows that it’s all about keeping things interesting.

United StatesUnited States

Lucas 'Chumbo' Chianca

Brazilian Lucas 'Chumbo' Chianca realised early on that his future lay in big wave surfing and he's teamed up with Carlos Burle to become the best.

BrazilBrazil

Pedro ‘Scooby’ Vianna

Charismatic Brazilian, Pedro ‘Scooby’ Vianna, is world-class surfer, who travels the world looking for the next amazing wave.

BrazilBrazil

Justine Dupont

From Belharra to Jaws to Mavericks, four-time Nazaré Big Wave Challenge winner Justine Dupont might just be the best female big wave surfer in the world.

FranceFrance
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