From Arica to Antofagasta, we travel through some of the most outstanding spots of the Norte Grande of Chile, where the power of its waves and the surf and bodyboard culture have turned this area into a destination for riders from all over the world. Guillermo Satt in a tube during competition at El Gringo. ACB : Scarlett Pinto The Norte Grande of Chile not only stands out for its desert landscapes and its extensive coast facing the Pacific. Arica, Iquique and Antofagasta hav

Bodyboarding at Boca de Pascuales - José Sánchez / Pascualesurf From July 3 to 9, the powerful sand-bottom wave will host the fourth stop of the IBC World Tour, the Pascuales Bodyboard Pro 2026, an event that aims to establish Mexico as one of the world's premier bodyboarding destinations. Located in the state of Colima, this powerful beach break breaks over a completely sandy bottom. Its massive sets, fast-breaking waves, and the power of each section attract surfers and bo

John Florence surfing Backdoor, 2017 - Ryan Miller / Red Bull Content Pool Located at Ehukai Beach on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii, this wave is a combination of beauty, power, and risk. When the powerful North Pacific swells arrive between November and February, the North Shore becomes the global epicenter of surfing and bodyboarding. Athletes, photographers, and fans travel from all over the world to witness the spectacle created by waves like Backdoor. Jamie O’Brien in

Mutant waves in Puerto Escondido - Via Instagram / Marcial Montereal The interaction between a powerful south groundswell and an intense storm swell is injecting an enormous amount of energy into the waters of Puerto Escondido. With waves continuing to grow and a coastline increasingly battered by the sea, surfers and filmmakers are following one of the most impactful ocean events of recent years. Puerto Escondido is experiencing days of great anticipation; a powerful combina

Empty wave at Nuluhaga while a jet ski passes alongside it The swells that reached the Chilean coastline over the weekend drew attention not only for their intensity. In Antofagasta, the ocean's energy activated a wave that rarely reveals its full potential: Nuluhaga. Among riders, there is a phrase that perfectly sums up its reputation: "If you don't know, Nuluhaga." A play on words that many use to warn about the complexity of this wave and which, according to locals, may h