US Surfer Breaks World Record

January 30, 2013 2:56 PM

This photo released Tuesday Jan. 29, 2013, by Nazare Qualifica organization, US surfer Garrett McNamara rides a wave off Praia do Norte beach in Nazare, Portugal, on Jan. 28, 2013.

US surfer Garrett McNamara carries his longboard after a surf session at Praia do Norte beach in Nazare, Portugal, Jan. 29, 2013.

US surfer Garrett McNamara, left, makes a take off on a wave at Praia do Norte beach in Nazare, Portugal, Jan. 29, 2013.

US surfer Garrett McNamara rides a wave at Praia do Norte beach in Nazare, Portugal, Jan. 29, 2013.

US surfers Garrett McNamara, right, and Kealli Mamala get ready before a surf session at Praia do Norte beach in Nazare, Portugal, Jan. 29, 2013.