Brazilian surfer breaks ‘biggest wave’ record - plus five more must-see videos

Rodrigo Koxa rides 80ft-high wave off the coast of Portugal

Rodrigo Koxa surf wave
Rodrigo Koxa surfs the record-breaking swell at Praia do Norte
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Brazilian surfer Rodrigo Koxa has claimed a world record title after judges at the World Surf League Big Wave Awards confirmed that he rode an 80ft wave in Portugal.

The 38-year-old surfed the monster wave at Praia do Norte, off the coast of Nazare, on 8 November 2017.

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