Maya Gabeira at sea

Maya Gabeira

Born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Maya Gabeira is one of the top big wave riders in the world and is considered to hold the record for the largest wave ever ridden by a female, a 45-foot wave off the coast of South Africa at the Dungeons, a popular surf spot for big wave riders.
She has also won, among other awards, the Billabong Girls Best Overall Performance Award four years.