There is a high probability that the Nazaré Tow Surfing Challenge will take place next Tuesday, February 11, the WSL reported in its edition of its Surf Breaks yesterday.

The forecast shows 25-foot waves with light winds throughout the day, making for a perfect setting for a good day of tow surfing.

The WSL will be debuting a new competition format at this tournament, which consists of the following:

-19 big wave surfers, 17 men and two women are placed in pairs  teams (there is one team that only has one surfer, see below).

-They compete in four hours of expression session without elimination and the option to surf longer if the conditions are right.

-The session will have a series format that rotates and keeps five teams in the water at all times.

-Each tow-in team will have two series of one hour each

At the end of the day the following will be awarded:
-Male Wave of the Day

-Female Wave of the Day

-Champion team

-Commitment Award

The participating teams are:
World Team: Sebastian Steudner  and Maya Gabeira
Team Brazil: Rodrigo Koxa and Pedro Scooby
Big Beatña Team: Andrew Cotton and Tom Butler
Team Portugal: Alex Botelho and Hugo Vau 
Young Bulls Team: Lucas Chianca and Kai Lenny
Team Europe: Nic Von Rupp and Francisco Porcella
Team Justine: Justine Dupont and Fred David (driving only)