Ep.14 / João Macedo
Nov 19, 2025•1 hr 13 min
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Episode description
João Macedo is a Portuguese big-wave surfer who turns the ocean into his stage and conservation into his purpose.
From his early days in the Atlantic to riding some of the world’s biggest waves in Nazaré, João has built a career driven by passion, adventure and deep respect for the sea.
Founder of Surf Academia João Macedo, co-founder of the World Surfing Reserves and president of the Hope Zones Foundation, he takes surfing beyond the board - and toward the future of our oceans.
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