Big wave surfing with Andrew Cotton

Surfer Andrew Cotton thinks death should be stared in the face from time to time and psychologists agree.

To surf the waves Andrew Cotton does, one has to be prepared both mentally and physically. This is what it takes.

Andrew Cotton talks about the most controllable variable when surfing big waves: the equipment.

Getting big waves means being in the right place at the right time. Andrew tracks a big swell to Portugal.

Andrew Cotton and co surf huge and hostile waves in the North Atlantic.

Watch the TUDOR Nazaré Tow Surfing Challenge at the new home of big wave surfing – Red Bull TV.

Winter Storm Helena slams the Portuguese coast, bringing some of the biggest waves Nazaré has ever seen.

Mikala Jones joined Big Wave World Champion Billy Kemper on a boat trip they won't soon forget.

See why Josh Redman is the perfect enforcer. Hint: a beard and the ability to surf huge slabs is crucial.

Get a glimpse into Lucas Chianca's life as he balances chasing big waves with looking after his family.

Drone cameraman Jaiden Maclean captures surfboarders enjoying an epic swell in and around Sydney.

Being in the sea keeps this fisherman connected to his passion for surfing and lets him live the way he wants.

Highlights from filmmaker Mikey Corker’s travels across Ireland with the Emerald Isle’s original surfers.

Follow big wave surfer Mark Mathews's incredible journey to take back his life and conquer his fears.

The swell forecast promised one of the biggest ever days of surf at Nazaré – and it didn't disappoint.

The first week of December ushers in huge, clean conditions at Jaws, Hawaii’s premiere big wave.