{"id":1798,"date":"2023-11-30T10:40:11","date_gmt":"2023-11-30T10:40:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/surfspots.org\/?p=1798"},"modified":"2023-11-30T10:52:51","modified_gmt":"2023-11-30T10:52:51","slug":"best-brazilian-surfers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/surfspots.org\/best-brazilian-surfers\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Best Brazilian Surfers in the World"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Surfing can be a highly competitive sport, and there are plenty of championships and tours that give the top surfers a chance to show their stuff. With the \u2018Brazilian Storm\u2019 hitting the surfing world in recent years, let\u2019s take a look at some of the best surfers Brazil has to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Rodrigo Koxa<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Nicknamed \u2018Koxa,\u2019 Rodrigo Augusto do Esp\u00edrito Santo is an extreme waterman and surfer who has seen worldwide fame and acclaim due to breaking a worldwide record on two counts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, in 2010, he was able to nab a record for the largest wave that had ever been surfed in the South American region. Later on, in 2018, he was able to take the prized Quiksilver XXL Biggest Wave title for riding what was at the time known as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithsonianmag.com\/science-nature\/what-took-set-world-record-surfing-180969334\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">largest wave ever recorded<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Biggest wave ever surfed by Brazilian Rodrigo Koxa\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/V8d1VVTUmfk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Maya Gabeira<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s no shortage of top female talent in surfing, and one of the best among them is Maya Gabeira, who takes some of the largest waves in the world head-on. In fact, one of her most impressive feats was conquering a nearly 74-foot wave in the famous Nazare waters. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s no wonder that she can rack up <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayagabeira.co\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">multiple world records<\/a> for surfing and continues being an inspiration for women surfers around the globe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Maya Gabeira Breaks Guinness World Record for the Largest Wave By a Woman | 73.5 Feet at Nazar\u00e9\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fTuqJE03aH4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. William Cardoso<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This impressive surfer has an aggressive surfing style and an equally imposing physique. Nicknamed the \u2018Panda,\u2019 William Cardoso is known for being a solid slab of muscle that can rip and shred with the best of the best, even in the harshest conditions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He\u2019s also known to be an unpredictable wildcard who takes advantage of sticky situations with his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldsurfleague.com\/athletes\/622\/willian-cardoso\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">powerful and masterful control of the board<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Rookie Willian &quot;Panda&quot; Cardoso&#039;s Lethal Approach: Athlete Profile\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Hl566mCiN4o?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Miguel Pupo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A surfer with a competitive spirit, Miguel Pupo has been a go-getter since his younger years as he watched the greats shred waves. With a tendency to come out on top when he\u2019s on the back of a competition or a particularly challenging wave, his burning desire to overcome his obstacles makes him a fierce athlete and an amazing sight on the water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"RAW DAYS | Maldives with Yago Dora, Miguel Pupo, and Deivid Silva\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/VO7pyOK9KAM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Silvana Lima<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Making aerial surfing look like child\u2019s play, Silvana Lima has some of the best moves in the sport. Lima came from humble beginnings and grew up in a fishing village, to the point that because she couldn\u2019t afford a surfboard, she would ride the waves with a piece of driftwood at an early age. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite the challenges that she faced growing up, she surfed her way up and became the first female surfer to nab a spot in the <a href=\"https:\/\/surfgirlmag.com\/silvana-lima-wins-sydney-intl-womens-pro\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">highly coveted WSL Championship Tour<\/a>. Unfortunately, she still often struggles to find sponsors that will help her continue competing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\ud83c\udde7\ud83c\uddf7 The best of Silvana Lima at Tokyo 2020!\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/462TaVhcd6U?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Jadson Andre<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Known affectionately to many, including the big-name players as \u2018Jaddy,\u2019 Jadson Andre is a highly welcome addition to any competition or tour for his <a href=\"https:\/\/stabmag.com\/features\/this-is-why-every-surfer-on-tour-loves-jadson-andre\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">infectiously positive personality<\/a> and his high-powered moves that can draw any wandering eyes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But for what he may lack in crazy surfing chops, he more than makes up for it with honed technique and an optimistic attitude that never surrenders. And really, as a surfer, getting up and continuing to grow after a bad wipe-out is one of the most essential qualities you can have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Terra &quot;NATAL&quot; com Jadson Andr\u00e9\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PcsvwFLCP9o?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Tatiana Weston Webb<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As a half-Hawaiian, half-Brazilian surfer, it seems like Tatiana Weston Webb was born to surf. Her mother was a bodyboarder who even competed in and <a href=\"https:\/\/freesurfmagazine.com\/20-questions-tatiana-weston-webb\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">won a Pipeline event<\/a> during her time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mainly residing in Hawaii, where some of the best waves in the sport can be found, she continues to hone her craft to near perfection while also bagging the top spots in several competitions. Her preferred style makes her a powerful and aggressive boarder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"THE BEST ONE EVER - Tatiana Weston-Webb\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XChN40ttIOQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. M\u00e1rcio Freire<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you make a list of the greats, it would be a dishonor not to pay tribute to M\u00e1rcio Freire. A pioneer of Brazil\u2019s big wave surfers, he literally paved the waters with a bravado that allowed him to face the most terrifying waves imaginable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He <a href=\"https:\/\/surfspots.org\/famous-surfers-that-died-while-surfing\/\">sadly passed at the beginning of 2023<\/a> while surfing in <a href=\"https:\/\/surfspots.org\/spot\/praia-do-norte-nazare\/\">Nazare<\/a>, but his legacy continues to live on amongst the world\u2019s surfing enthusiasts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Marcio Freire at Jaws - 2016 Billabong Ride of the Year Entry - WSL Big Wave Awards\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cQbNCryfizY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Danilo Couto<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>He and M\u00e1rcio Freire, along with another surfer named Yuri Soledade, were the main characters of the dramatic documentary <a href=\"https:\/\/tv.apple.com\/us\/show\/mad-dogs---the-conquest-of-jaws\/umc.cmc.44b6f7aj5vrd1ejg13qm03b9v\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">\u2018Mad Dogs - The Conquest of Jaws<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He and his colleagues revolutionized surfing by proving that surfers could paddle themselves into some of the most massive waves in Jaws instead of getting towed in. He was also a finalist for multiple seasons in the XXL Big Wave Awards, a feat that should not be underestimated by new blood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Danilo Couto no Eddie Aikau 2016\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ieFLUE92z6A?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Filipe Toledo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As we come up to the end of the list, it would be a travesty, not to mention three of the surfing world\u2019s most acclaimed and lauded competitors. First off would be Filipe Toledo, a high-speed surfer known for his jaw-dropping aerial maneuvers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even as he\u2019s going fast as lightning, he can still pull off some of the most difficult routines in the sport, all while also landing the top spots in major surfing competitions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Considering his surfing heritage, as his father Ricardo Toledo is himself a two-time national champion, it\u2019s not difficult to see how his raw talent has been honed under the tutelage of a master surfer. Toledo has been consistently placing in the top 5 of at least <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldsurfleague.com\/athletes\/1456\/filipe-toledo?isearch=true&amp;scategory=athlete\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">every competition<\/a> he enters, and every time he rides a wave, spectators just can\u2019t get enough of the \u201cToledo Show.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"1 ON 1 W\/ 2023 WORLD CHAMPION FILIPE TOLEDO\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gfL6U8EKkRk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11. Italo Ferreira<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Unique, bold, and radical are just a few of the words you can use to describe Italo Ferreira as one of the best of the best in the world of surfing. His presence on the water is like an explosion due to his fierce passion and love of the sport. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Growing up in a coastal town, he learned to surf with the lid of a cooler and has since risen to the top of most competitions. He became the World Champion in 2019 against Gabriel Medina and even nabbed a gold medal win for Brazil in the <a href=\"https:\/\/olympics.com\/en\/news\/surfing-olympic-champion-italo-ferreira-s-story-and-road-at-the-tokyo-2020-olymp\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Olympic games in 2020<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With all these achievements in his boardshorts, it\u2019s not hard to see how he captured the media and mainstream narrative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"SURFING WITH ITALO FERREIRA (BRAZIL)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cPCsOFveL0o?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12. Gabriel Medina<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, we have an absolute surfing beast, Gabriel Medina. A man who commands your attention the moment he hits the waves, he has occupied headlines by using his incredible acrobatic moves to skyrocket to the top. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He is the first person to have performed the \u2018Backflip,\u2019 an incredibly difficult maneuver, in a competition in Rio de Janeiro. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He also stands consistently with the other top competitors on this list due to having <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ripcurl.com\/us\/explore\/team\/gabriel-medina.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">won more times in world championships<\/a> than any other of his colleagues. Now, that\u2019s what you call a competitor!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Gabriel Medina - Mirage Boardshorts by Rip Curl\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/z8W--3P7Ho8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Surfing can be a highly competitive sport, and there are plenty of championships and tours that give the top surfers a chance to show their stuff. With the \u2018Brazilian Storm\u2019 hitting the surfing world in recent years, let\u2019s take a look at some of the best surfers Brazil has to offer. 1. 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