“THE SHOCK” SURFING BRAZILS EXTREME WAVE! PART 1

[@NathanFlorence]

00:00-9:00min Waterman Awards 9:00-17:45 Arrival and intro to Brazil! 17:45 onward Surf Session! Crazy week! Hope you guys enjoy! I need some sleep😂 i been sore for 3 days after this wave entire body!

[@hanhendriks1915]

That's one bit of angry water, glad you made it out in one piece.

[@laurenjager297]

Praying for your sleep!🙏 I just had my cervical epidural on Tuesday & am pain free for the 1st time in over a year.. since the stupid fusion. I don't sleep. Thank gawd for Cordychi & reishi 🍄 mushroom power!

[@darioarellanobasurto7583]

🔥🔥🔥

[@grandsupremetoru558]

Nate has kicked major goals in life, Absolute legend to the sport of surfing, One of the biggest Surfing YT content creators, Co-owner of a business with his family, Married an absolute stunning wife, Travels on tour all over the world on the regular. An inspiration to all!! Big ups Nate! Living the dream!

[@hman7236]

Shot out to the Florence brand that i support and wear. Special shot out to Mom Florence for being the origin of the fun we all now get to enjoy. Thanks to the whole crew behind the lenses and to the Beautiful Mrs. Florence for the amazing presentation.

[@NathanFlorence]

@@hman7236 shoutout to you for the support of the brand and us and enjoying the videos!

[@hman7236]

@@NathanFlorencethanks for the ride

[@barramundi1479]

Man I love the success story that is the Florence brothers. The epitome of hard work, belief, natural talent meeting opportunity, which as we all know is nothing without the grind, the hard stuff. Beautiful partners supporting the dream……a recipe for a generational shift in all things surfing. So good. 👌

[@Sol_Weird]

The second half of the video was a perfect compliment to show why you would get a prestigious award like that. Congrats Nate, watching you the last 4ish years has definitely been fun but also inspiring dude.

[@bernardomenasche419]

Nate, you’re the man. Thanks for coming to brazil and show our waves. Please keep coming, there are so many good waves and slabs here in Rio de Janeiro. “Laje da ilha da mãe” is another wave that you have to surf

[@santzying]

O John John já caiu lá

[@butter7734]

Lol at waves. A washing machine aren't waves.

[@sunlovesailing]

It’s official, you are the award winning maniac surfer of all time! That shit was nuts!!! Only a real waterman could come out of that alive!

[@marcelocavalcante4831]

I live 5 minutes drive from this beach. I've seen monstrous waves there.

[@jgonsalk]

This is INSANE. I can't believe you went out there. I had to call an ambulance and get some life guards to help me here at home just watching the video.

[@wyatt1476]

Broster this one had me flinching from my couch. Absolutely mental !!!

[@finzfan47]

YA NATE NATE NATE NATE. Been following you for about 5 years now and seen the progress and commitment. I am not a surfer but I found your videos during a super vulnerable time where things could have gone one of two ways, you definitely inspired me to put in the hard work and chose the right path. You deserve it all and more. Psssss also one of the most well read surfers of all time and other readers can tell.

[@NathanFlorence]

@@finzfan47 appreciate the comment and it makes me happy you found your way to a better path out of some dark times, it can happen to any of us and we all do experience highs and lows, ive had my fair share of both! The lows are are as low as the highs are high, but we must forge on like Guts from my favorite new manga/anime Beserk!! If you havent checked it out you should its dark but awesome!

[@finzfan47]

@@NathanFlorence I really appreciate the response! I will definitely check out the reading rec too. Enjoy Brazil!

[@PrometheanBlade]

@@NathanFlorencebro! You’re a struggler too? How rad is that. Fantastic reference there.

[@NathanFlorence]

@@PrometheanBlade struggle! endure!

[@Pacorcrull]

What a spot…the home has the most amazing back yard and cantilevered patio. Nathan, your ability to find motion is blissfully amazing. TYVM JJ I & N

[@realkanakamaoli]

That's not a surf spot

[@subparsurfer2860]

That’s what I was thinking

[@andrews9328]

😂

[@fulltang1]

looks like a graveyard to me

[@wasabiginger6993]

What? A tsunami slab next???

[@gurudogg123]

Agree

[@GreenTacoma44]

A true waterman. It takes knowledge to surf something as chaotic as Shock.

[@andrewiangillies]

I've watched you ride some awe inspiring waves in the last few years, but for me....as a watcher....I felt this to be the wildest. Lord knows how you were feeling!

[@Dan-cl3md]

Congratulations Nathan ....... you deserve the lifestyle that you have . Mr good vibes .

[@NoQuarterfordems]

Slab surfing is an addiction which takes big huevos, and that's a proper slab bradda 🤟 sick content in your vids, stay safe because chasing slabs is dangerous business.

[@jaydickey1049]

Dude was at the front of the line when they passed out the huevos for sure....

[@troy6153]

Just pull in to a huge close out first one To get the feel for it 😂 Nuts mate!

[@cj5517]

Cinematography is getting scary good!

[@sunrealclothing]

Glad you lived through that insane surf Nathan! That's possibly your gnarliest surfing ever! Grit & rip bro! 🤘😎

[@whitecloud3356]

😮godzilla balls man Nathan respect 🙏 for everything 👏 wow it's so wonderful to see this projection in surfing

[@xabiersantos9750]

Nathan. You are a great surfer. But the most important thing is that you are a great person. A great motivation. A hug from the Basque country.

[@robertojamesramsay8483]

Now that was some serious Shock treatment for you here in Rio! Thanks for coming, you're da man!

[@SuperEFWG]

Anyone would have said those waves are unsurfable but he came and proved everyone wrong😂💯💯

[@tomcruise883]

He never made one wave. Borderline crazy.

[@fiddlestickzmuzik]

Whoa the pause at 20:15 is epic, just sitting inside a ridiculous green close out, so sick. Nathan you are so calm its unreal to watch. Reminds of the days me and my buddy back in the 80's used to surf this break-wall on the mid north coast of NSW, when the swell came from the north/east it would peak up like the wedge, there'd be really nice peaks and lefts that ran down the beach. But when the swell came from the south, we'd take off on these rights, charge head on into these super long close out barrels, all you'd see out the end of the barrel was the rocks of the break-wall before you got annihilated.

[@estatemodelrailways809]

Love that spot! Pitted straight into the washing machine. Can get a bit hairy up close to those boulders.

[@Blind5amurai808]

Thank you for showing whole raw wipeout footy from close out to fall to pop up. That is such gold.

[@clo3342]

Insane. Thanks to promote surfing like this.

[@Yelnats87]

I still can't believe you three amigos did it... and are ALL under the one brand man! So dope! Ur mum looks so proud Nate mate! Keep smashing those mutant waves breVV! You're all 's

[@noelytoast]

Literally nobody on earth charges harder. No one!! Hats off dude, you’re a savage 🤘

[@cminer25]

Oh shit new Florence shop is right across the street from my old stomping grounds. Used to be down there around 56th st all summer when I was a kid. Sick!

[@cisco6926]

That was an out of body experience! Nate- you are steel! Death defying beatings, insane. Thanks for not dying!

[@MrBikebros]

Nate hands down you are a freakin legend handling those slabs at the shock! You are the Waterman Award!

[@themindfulsk8r]

Dude you are a treasure to humanity thank you!!!

[@Live2Surf]

So sick! A huge Congrats on the Waterman of the Year Award-Whew!!

[@jopsball-turret6969]

So cool. The shot of the two of you on the wave runner finally put that spot into perspective for the viewers. What a gnarly place to drop in😂

[@stereothrilla8374]

Holy slop bowl! I hope you brought a load a laundry homie!😂😂😂Slabtastic!

[@Inzyman100]

Thanks the man behind the lens, lens loses it 😂 well done guys amazing journey!

[@haveaday1812]

Dude won the lottery marrying that absolute fox.

[@LordFlashheart1]

some life huh, guy's killing it

[@NathanFlorence]

@@haveaday1812 yes!!

[@hewonyew]

That rack is insane!

[@jgonsalk]

@@hewonyew You mean that gun rack? But why? He doesn't even own any guns, why would he need a gun rack?

[@rafadacosta1675]

@@hewonyew Why talk about the guy's wife like this?

[@fabiolemgruber5169]

Quebrou, Nathan!!! I was looking forward this sesh!!! Amazing, bro!!! 👏🏻👏🏻

[@Adlie-l6h]

INCREDIBLE ! Thank you for moments Nathan Florence ! Your's th best and completely GNARLY ! 😉

[@jamesc983]

Absolute madman and an absolute gentleman at the same time. You're one of a kind Mr Florence, what a legend 🤯😄🤙🏻

[@LuccaBiot]

Very nice to see you surfing SHOCK! Epic!!!

[@BG-vw5jx]

Congrats Nate and go team Florence!

[@WilliamMarsh-vu6bk]

Man that was crazy, Nathan you have balls of steel.

[@AndrewCooperr]

Congrats on waterman of the year. No denying that you deserve it, an inspiration to surfers and water warriors all over the world!

[@djantix1200]

Holy hell man, are you serious with this? Jeez, that was heavy!! You are the most brave human! Be safe!!

[@estatemodelrailways809]

Farkin bro! That first barrel shot was the best POV I’ve ever seen! Reminds me of throwing myself into close out shoreys as a grom. Just maybe a bit bigger. Sick shot!

[@giuseppetaccini]

bro, I swear you're the gnarliest surfer ever. Your surfing is crazy good and just watching your videos and the waves you get is breathtaking, it gets my adrenaline pumping every time let's gooooooo!!!

[@joegarcia199]

Epic seeing u guys at Itacoatiara! S2! Thanks for coming 😎🤙🏻 What a shame it wasn't a Classic Day 😢

[@dgroves85]

Long live the Florence family the kingship of slab chasers and dragon slayers!

[@EMan-cu5zo]

You definitely earned this title. You, Zord, your wife and everyone else who is a part of your production in making all these videos have all worked hard for this. Congratulations. Do your sinuses ever get a chance to drain completely? I would have water poring out of my nose whenever I bend down to pick something up for four days if I was in waves like that. Which I would never be.

[@LukeGilbert-v1k]

True waterman.... surfs the gnarliest of slabs there is on offer... awesome 👌 👏 👍

[@swedlee]

Congrats on taking on over the old army surplus shop!!!

[@DanOMallsVideo]

Legend. With a legendary wife and friend. Thanks for sharing!

[@patrick03333]

12:23 that birds brain was on the outside 😂😂😂

[@solomon6082]

That vulture waiting for dead surfers to feast on… needless to say… on this day… he went hungry

[@GizzyDillespee]

Vulture: You can make the paddle, dude. Just give it a try. I'll be right behind you!

[@NathanFlorence]

@@GizzyDillespee exactly 🤣🤣

[@eeekarmcollective2347]

Always luv Mahina's commentary 🙌💚

[@thenewtowncryer]

Mr. and Mrs. Florence are off the chartZ!!!!!

[@IOSARBX]

Nathan Florence, I just subscribed!

[@NathanFlorence]

@@IOSARBX hell yeah welcome aboard friend!

[@themindfulsk8r]

The question marks on the bird as he watches the wave lmfao so funny

[@elijahpeterson5673]

Mahalo for creating a surf brand for surfers!!!

[@sirsurfalot99]

I'm properly shook after watching this insanity. Respect.

[@dylanBPK]

Shock plus Nathan is a combo I’ve been waiting to see! Thank you for the consistently enjoyable content Slab Tour Crew! Well done as always!

[@krustysurfer]

Much love and aloha team Florence for the win! Mahalo for the epic ride 🙌

[@tobyneo10101]

I think your boy should help developing and selling surf filming equipment under Florence brand. You guys are on a roll. Keep climbing up the ladder of success my braddas

[@laboratoriomusicaotico]

Come to Florianópolis! Not crazy waves but cool city and some big beach breaks

[@storm2000808]

Nate's a madman! 💪 Did you see that reef?! 😲 Definitely deserves a thumbs up!!! 👏👏👏

[@LuizFin]

Enjoy your time around, Nate! Cheers!

[@tommathews3964]

Congratulations to Florence Marine and to you for that well deserved, prestigious Waterman Award! Most of all, thank you for surviving this madness!

[@HoStevie]

That wave is a meat grinder 🤯

[@FitnessCoachAustralia]

Hard to imagine how much balls this takes to drop into bombs like this. You are a legend Nath

[@laurenjager297]

So heavy & creepy😮 someone's got a loose screw, in Brasuuu!💗🌊🤙 Congrats on yet another award Nate!

[@africantrichome7265]

That's Dudu Pedra's wave!!! Itacaotiara. I'm a bodyboarder but I watch every single video. ❤

[@NathanFlorence]

@@africantrichome7265 yeah dudupedra got a crazy big right at the beach break this same day!

[@pelletierpierre3525]

Salut Nathan ça va ? Tu resteras pour moi le meilleur big waves free rider de tous les temps. Bravo légende

[@scottyknowsurf]

That's terrifying. Good job

[@zacktravelstheworld]

Don't know a whole lot about surfing, but I see a guy who knows he was about to end up in the wash on every wave and chose violence! Well done, that was crazy!

[@BigWaveStudio]

no kidding, knowing what he was up against ... Nate's gone mad!!!

[@X2UKeith]

Thank you Nate for doing it, so I don't have to😂 but that Brazil slab, may have been beyond the beyond as they say in Ireland. God bless your wife! I support the Florence brand because of you guys, awesome family! Awesome surfers! I learned to surf 50 years ago, in Ocean Grove, New Jersey, might sound familiar to you. And keep wearing the Florence gear in the vids, it's actually made me buy a few pieces.

[@JasonField]

I've started counting the seconds of the hold downs... can't imagine the shortness of breath just from stress of seeing the lights go out, let alone the tumble dryer you are in. mental

[@trotshot]

Certifiably insane , thanks for your mad vids and congrats

[@HAPPY_DECAY]

I'm just glad there is a part 2 cause it must be you survived.

[@scottburrow8717]

Nate you got some big cojones!! That’s why you are the waterman of the year. Congrats Man.

[@davechavis4275]

The gnar of gnar.

[@layzonclutch2906]

thats a gnarly wave

[@jony350]

MAD MAN!!!!Crazy session!

[@boynointernet220]

Hey Nathan! It’s my local break! There’s a beach break next to the slab, and it’s quite good for bodyboarding. Itacoataira, Niterói! Thanks for coming there

[@dee_petrik]

I remember when I first saw this wave a few years ago on instagram and it was still a secret, so hyped to finally get to see what this wave is all about

[@jeremys2364]

Nate, yooz crayzy!! Not just this this vid, but sooo many!

[@tarbaby315]

You took over the old MilSurp building. Good for you. Much Better use for it a great location and decent interior space.

[@TheGuima1000]

Thanks bro! 🇧🇷 Hope to see you exploring more waves like this one in Brazil again!!!

[@adri7163]

Thanks to be this kind of surfer. ❤

[@henriqueaugustorausiebel5265]

You're crazy brother, you have my respect.

[@lavapix]

I wasn't expecting that first wave to be so huge.

[@gregstarr2878]

Yeah now Nate. Congrats on the award buddy. I would have named that spot "The Belch" 🤙☘️. GREG⭐☘️🤙

[@cdegs1808]

The vulture hanging out right in front of the shock knew exactly what it was doing

[@wakeupthebear]

That was gnar. Your the boss. Thanks Nathan!

[@northernlighter]

I just stood up involuntarily in the middle of my living room at 1:20am after working all day. Ho lee chit.

[@TheCheesemelter]

i like the how the music at the 18 minute mark with the slo-mo shots of the slabs sounds like the inception sound--BWONNNNNN

[@0x7FFFFFFFFFFF]

That wave is a complete horror show, seems rare they don't just clamp on the end section, what a beast for full sending it out there.

[@evrgreen_69]

Bad as💯 Thanks for being you!

[@creature_of_the_undergroun261]

That was hardcore. Damn. So gnarly

[@stokepusher5481]

Just pausing the vid for the moment, and liking the look of that right had out just enough to catch the sun along with the leading foot. Gnarly one for sure, Nate-ate'r. Be cool to see best resolution of that moment as an image!

[@squealerpig]

Thanks to Nathan and Mahina for showing us what a caring partnership looks like.