Garrett McNamara chats Records, Surfing & more with Urban Surfer

Garrett McNamara is a record breaker. In November 2011, Garrett broke the record for the highest wave ever surfed in Nazaré, Portugal. The 78-foot wave beat the previous record, held by Mike Parsons, by over a foot!

Fast forward to 2013. Same guy, same spot as 2011. Garrett attempted to break the record again! Although it's yet to be confirmed, it looks like he did it - 100ft high! Now we're all hoping that this can be verified by experts.

Check out a video of the surf below

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGgCcdwECN8

This week we had the opportunity to speak to Garrett about surfing and his life. Take a look at what he had to say -

US: A huge congratulations on surfing the biggest wave ever (again!) – How does it feel being a record breaker?

GM: I think whoever is in charge of measuring waves is still deciding if it is a new record.

US: Ah, we hope they decide in your favour. Tell us about the incredible ride? Did you have an idea you'd broken the record?

GM: I just remember it being the longest drop ever! I had no idea.

US: Can you compare riding the wave to anything?

GM: It's like skinning down icy moguls with an avalanche chasing you.

US: So, this spot in Portugal – Can you tell us a bit more about it?

GM: It is the 8th wonder of the world! It is the best spot I have ever seen for a spectator to enjoy and feel the power of gigantic waves.

US: Nice! How did you find out about the spot?

GM: One of the locals, Dino, sent me a photo of the wave breaking all the way on the outside and then the town invited me to see if it was possible to surf the waves.

US: Lets rewind back to the beginning, what got you get in to surfing?

GM: Well when we lived in California my brother and I loved to skateboard and when we moved to Hawaii my mom told us surfing is just like skateboarding except when you fall you don't hit concrete.

US: Have you done much surfing in the UK?

GM: I have never been to the UK unfortunately, but my tow partner from last year, Andrew Cotton, is from Devon and he is an awesome guy!

US: Are you a fan of any other sports?

GM: I am a fan of all different sports. I guess it depends on the season and who the athletes are at the time. Like I use to watch tennis all the time because of Venus Williams.

US: Did you catch much of the Olympics last year? Here at Urban Surfer we had Olympic fever!

GM: I have been sooooo busy that we didn't get to see any of the Olympics :(

US: That's a shame! It was fantastic! What are your interests away from surfing?

GM: My wife Nicole.

US: What kind of music/artists are you in to?

GM: I LOVE music, all kinds of music. I am really into Pandora which allows me to pick one type of music and then suggests new artists. Its really fun!

US: Cool, I really want Pandora to come to the UK. I've read a lot about it!

US: And finally, what is next for Garrett McNamara?

GM: We are working on our property in Hawaii, making it a sanctuary for people to come and relax and enjoy the ocean. We are also working with the city of Nazaré to open an aquatic training center, big wave museum and environmental education center.

US: Sounds good - we'd love to check it out one day! Thanks for talking to us, Garrett!

We'd like to thank Garrett (and Nicole!) for the opportunity and we wish them well in the future. Thanks guys!

Read more about Garrett's 2013 record break here.

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