WAVE OF MY LIFE | ONCE IN A DECADE MULLAGHMORE SWELL

On December 18, 2025, one of the biggest and most perfect swells in over a decade slammed into the Irish coast, delivering once-in-a-generation big wave conditions at Mullaghmore. This was the wave of my life — a wave I dreamed about, feared, and chased for years. On this day, everything aligned: the swell, the forecast, the crew, and the moment. Riding Mullaghmore at this level is a humbling experience. Walking away healthy, alive, and injury-free after such a heavy run is something I’ll never take for granted. Huge respect and gratitude to the team that made this possible: Gabriel Sampaio for hand-picking this absolute bomb, Barry for having my back since day one, and Charlie from @Surfline for nailing the forecast. This is big wave surfing at its rawest — no margin for error, total commitment, and pure respect for the ocean. If you’re into big wave surfing, Ireland surf, Mullaghmore, Nazare, and once-in-a-decade swells, this one’s for you. 🌊 Directed by: Nic Von Rupp Henrique Castanheira |   / henricasta   Filmed and Edited by: Henrique Castanheira |   / henricasta   Additional footage: Clem McInerney Kenneth Kemp Michael Darrigade Stephen Maloney João Tudella Micheál McCaughey José Pedro Gomes Peter Clyne Powerlines Productions Kandui resort