Beyond the Board

The Untold Story of the World's Most Daring Big Wave Surfer

Maya Gabeira

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Amulet Books
07 August 2025

Sports & outdoor recreation; People & places (Children's&YA); Swimming & water sports (Children's&YA)

Beyond the Board is the untold story of living legend Maya Gabeira who—at 25—broke her back and went on not only to recover but to hold the record for highest wave conquered by any big-wave surfer in the 2019–2020 winter season. Maya has been heralded as one of the top surfers of her generation, male or female—a legend in the making. But who is the ferocious personality beyond the board?

By: Maya Gabeira
Imprint: Amulet Books
Country of Publication: United States [Currently unable to ship to USA: see Shipping Info]
Dimensions: Height: 210mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 30mm
ISBN: 9781419760020
ISBN 10: 1419760025
Pages: 264
Publication Date: 07 August 2025
Recommended Age: From 13 years
Audience: Young adult , Preschool (0-5)
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Maya Gabeira is the author of Beyond the Board as well as the picture books Maya and the Beast and Maya Makes Waves. She is also a Brazilian big wave surfer, best known for setting the 2018 Guinness World Record for biggest wave ever surfed by a woman and for breaking her own record in 2020 with a wave of 73.5 feet, the biggest wave surfed by anyone—male or female—that year. As an ESPY Award winner and seven-time World Surf League Big Wave Award winner, Gabeira is one of the most influential surfers of all time. She is also passionately committed to, and a fierce advocate for, restoring the world’s oceans. She lives in Nazare, Portugal.

Reviews for Beyond the Board: The Untold Story of the World's Most Daring Big Wave Surfer

Gabeira’s journey will captivate young athletes and inspire them to break barriers. A celebration of the possibilities for those who are made to feel like outsiders in sports. * Kirkus Reviews * As fresh, fast, and fun as the waves Gabeira surfs, Beyond the Board is a solid addition... * Booklist *