“Casually Surfs on a Tsunami”: Resurfaced Video of WSL Biggest Wave Record Holder Leaves the Internet in Awe

Surfers from around the world flock to Nazarè, Portugal, to conquer the monstrous waves and become part of history. On January 18, 2018, Sebastian Steudtner, a professional surfer from Germany, took on the challenge and rode an epic wave that left spectators in awe. Standing tall on his board, he fearlessly navigated the towering waves with incredible skill. This achievement earned Sebastian a WSL surfing record in the biggest wave category.

It’s been several years since Sebastian’s record-breaking ride, but the awe-inspiring footage of his feat continues to captivate surf enthusiasts. Recently, Sebastian’s video has resurfaced on social media reminding everyone of his historic feat.

Old footage of Sebastian Steudtner sends shockwaves on the internet

Sebastian Steudtner was casually surfing in the Silver Coast area of Nazare. He wished for a big swell to challenge himself and push the limits of his surfing abilities. Little did he know that he would soon be riding a wave that would etch his name in the annals of surfing history. A lone monster wave appeared on the horizon, towering over everything in its path. The daredevil surfer paddled toward it and was soon gliding on it with absolute precision. The wave had reached 115 feet high, making Sebastian the only surfer to have mastered a wave of that magnitude.

The old footage of the captivating moment was recently reuploaded on Instagram from an account named “surfinguniversal”. The video was captioned, “5 years ago @sebastiansurfs hit this wave in Nazarè, still one of the most epic things I’ve ever seen”. In the clip, you can see a massive wave and Sebastian, who seemed tiny in comparison, effortlessly maneuvering through the powerful force of the water. The footage has gone viral on the internet and has garnered over 220K likes. Additionally, the fans have shared their awe and admiration for Sebastian’s skills in the comments section.

Surfing fans enthralled by jaw-dropping video

The quotes from the fans and viewers highlight the sheer amazement that Sebastian’s surfing skills have evoked. One viewer expressed their disbelief at the size of the wave, praising Sebastian for his courage. “My boy just casually surfes on a tsunami”. In that same vein, another fan commented that Sebastian feared nothing. “Definition of ‘I only fear god'”. Another fan was mesmerized by the size of the wave and wrote to express her admiration for Sebastian’s surfing talent. “Terrifying and so impressive”. A viewer graced Sebastian with a new unofficial title to express his high regard for the surfer. “The best bigwave rider”. Lastly, one fan left a humorous comment claiming the superiority of German genes. “Us Germans are built different”.

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The feat also earned Sebastian a nomination for the 2018 Ride of the Year Award. However, Ian Walsh won the award in the end. But that does not take anything away from Sebastian’s incredible achievement. You can watch the full video on the WSL’s official YouTube page, where the video has more than 4 million views and also watch his breath taking moves.

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