Ende Februar fand der LA VACA GIGANTE 2025 vor der Küste von Santander statt. Der Event ist unter den spanischen Big Wave Surfern ein absoluter Klassiker und Teil der Big Wave Alliance. Es ist ein ehrlicher Paddle-Contest, der bei den richtigen Bedingungen immer für spektakuläre Rides, Wipeouts und krasse Surfaction gut ist. Hier ist der Highlight-Clip mit den besten Wellen des Events 2025.
Alle weiteren Infos und Ergebnisse gibt es im offiziellen Press Release:
The 11th edition of La Vaca Gigante is now history. 27 national and international surfers made their way to Cantabria to battle against wind and waves in an epic day of XXL surf. More than 12,000 people gathered at Las Canteras of Cueto, Santander, to witness this one-of-a-kind event.
Out of the two planned finals, only the Spanish Big Wave Surfing Championship Final took place, with a clear and undisputed winner: Manuel Lezcano. Competing in La Vaca for the first time, the Lanzarote surfer delivered an outstanding performance, winning both his semifinal and final heats. Despite the challenging conditions, he managed to ride two incredible waves, sending the crowd into a frenzy.
Following him on the podium were Basque surfers Xabi López and Eneko Merino, who were set to join Manuel in La Vaca Gigante's Grand Final, competing against the top three international surfers. However, due to dangerous conditions with low tide and shifting winds, the organization prioritized the safety of both surfers and lifeguards, ultimately splitting the final prize among all finalists.
"The waves were absolutely massive—this was the biggest La Vaca Gigante edition to date, pushing the limits of what can be paddled into. It’s a discipline that deserves recognition because it’s just the surfer and their board against nature. Waves reached the height of a three-story building. It was an incredible show, and we’re about to see some spectacular footage,"
said Pedro García, organizer of La Vaca Gigante.
LA VACA GIGANTE 2024-2025 RESULTS
Spanish Big Wave Championship Final 2025:
1 - Manuel Lezcano (Canarias)
2 - Xabi Lopez (Euskadi)
3 - Eneko Merino (Euskadi)
4 - Joan Mercadal (Baleares)
5 - Indar Unanue (Euskadi)
6 - Nico García (Cantabria)
International Final (Tied Results):
X - Pete Luigi (USA)
X - Ricardo Cruzao (Perú)
X - Joaquin del Castillo (Perú)
X - Kyllian Guerin (Franc)
X - Nathan Buanic (France)
X - Pierre Rollet (France)
Best Wipeout (caída): Xabi Lopez
Biggest Wave: Ricardo Cruzado
Most Sustainable surfer: Pedro Calado
Determination Award: Kattie McConnell
Best local surfer: Nico García
