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.

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

Julian Wilson and Taj Burrow are after one goal for the Hurley Pro at Lower Trestles: top podium.

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

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

Enjoy the top-scoring dives from the penultimate Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series 2021 stop in Puglia.

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

Paige Alms is leading the charge in women's big wave surfing, and she's doing it for all the right reasons..

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

Annie Reickert and Moana Jones carve out careers as professional surfers in Hawaii.

This trip is Andrew Mooney's first after recovery from an injury, and it's a journey of epic proportions.

As the surfers prepare to travel to their next event in France they reflect on their season so far.

The world’s best freeriders revelled under the pressure of crunch time and gave it their all in Andorra.

Conor Maguire and fellow surfers in Ireland share memories of swells at Riley's on the coast of County Clare.

This family man works as a lifeguard full-time to be in the physical and financial shape to surf giant waves.