The pair scored 37.50 points in the first round, with Roseyro in the individual lead, contributing 21.83 points, and Nicolau von Rupp with 15.67 points.

With thousands of fans watching the competition live and with challenging waves, but far from the maximum potential of the Nazaré 'cannon', which has already produced world records above 20 meters, both in men's and women's, Frenchwoman Justine Dupont leads among the women, with 19.06 points, and her team, which includes compatriot Éric Rebière, is in second place, with a total of 30.17.

The Brazilian duo Lucas 'Chumbo' Chianca (14s71) and Pedro 'Scooby' Vianna (15s17), the current champion of the event, who has 29.88 points at the end of the first session, complete the podium.

The Nazaré Big Wave Challenge features 18 of the world's best 'big riders', including internationally renowned surfers and locals from Nazaré, divided into nine teams.

Each team member will alternate between surfing the waves and driving the jet ski.

Three awards will be up for grabs: Best Male Performance, Best Female Performance and Best Team Performance.

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