Australian surfer Laura Enever has established a new surfing world record by successfully riding the largest wave ever surfed by a woman, reaching a towering 43.6 feet (13.3 meters) at the Himalayas break in Oahu, Hawaii.

Laura Enever’s Previous Records.

This accomplishment exceeds the previous seven-year record by one foot. Enever’s achievement, which involves navigating waves without assistance from a tow-in, received official certification from Guinness World Records at a ceremony in Narrabeen, Sydney.

Having started her surfing journey in Narrabeen at the age of 11, Enever won numerous junior competitions before spending seven years on the World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour. She later shifted her focus to conquering big waves.

Guinness World Records verified Enever’s feat using video footage of her ride, along with comprehensive details about the location, the positions of the videographers, and the wave itself. Jessi Miley-Dyer, the WSL chief of sport, praised Enever’s remarkable accomplishment, describing her as fearless, dedicated, and an inspiration.

Reflecting on the experience, Enever acknowledged that while she has encountered substantial swells in the past, this particular wave was unparalleled. She deemed it the “wave of her life.” Seven-time world surfing champion Layne Beachley recognized Enever’s achievement, emphasizing the extraordinary nature of paddling into a wave of such magnitude.

The men’s record for paddle-in waves was set by Hawaii’s Aaron Gold in 2016 with a 63-foot wave. However, the title for the biggest wave ever surfed belongs to German surfer Sebastian Steudtner, who was towed into an 86-foot monster in 2020. Enever’s accomplishment contributes to the remarkable history of surfers pushing the boundaries of wave riding.

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