Maya Gabeira

Quick Facts

Full Name	Maya Gabeira
Occupation	Surfer
Date Of Birth	Apr 10, 1987(1987-04-10)
Age	37
Birthplace	Rio de Janeiro
Country	Brazil
Horoscope	Aries

Maya Gabeira Biography

Maya Gabeira is one of the most popular and richest Surfer who was born on April 10, 1987 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. A female big wave surfer set a record by riding a 46-foot South African wave in 2009.

Red Bull sponsored her, and she joined an action sports team with She earned sponsorship from Red Bull, joining an action sports team that includes Travis Pastrana..

Maya Reis Gabeira (born April 10, 1987) is a Brazilian big wave surfer. She is most known for having surfed a 68 ft high (20,8mts) wave in Nazare, Portugal on January 2018, recorded by Guinness World Records as the biggest wave ever surfed by a female surfer..

Maya started surfing at age 14 in Rio de Janeiro and started competing at 15 years old. In 2004 she decided to become a professional at 17 while living in Australia and moved to Hawaii that same year to surf world class waves.

Fernando Gabeira, her father, is one of the founders Brazil’s Green Party.

Maya Gabeira Net Worth

Maya Gabeira is one of the richest Surfer from Brazil. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Maya Gabeira 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

She learned how to surf at the beaches of Rio de Janeiro, her hometown.

She was named the best female action sport athlete in 2009 by the ESPY.

Gabeira is the daughter of Fernando Gabeira, one of the founding members of the Green Party of Brazil. Her father is the son of Lebanese immigrants and is a former member of a guerrilla group responsible for the kidnapping of the US Ambassador in Brazil, Charles Elbrick, in 1969. He later wrote an award winning book about the incident which was turned into the Academy Award nominated film Four Days in September. Her mother, Yamê Reis, is a famous Brazilian fashion designer.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Maya Gabeira height 5 ft 6 in Maya weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Maya Gabeira Dating?

According to our records, Maya Gabeira is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Maya Gabeira’s is not dating anyone.

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In 2010, she got the 2010 Teen Choice Award for Best Female Action Sports Star.

Facts & Trivia

Maya Ranked on the list of most popular Surfer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Brazil. Maya Gabeira celebrates birthday on April 10 of every year.

On October 28, 2013, Gabeira lost consciousness and nearly drowned while surfing a massive wave at Praia do Norte, Nazareé, Portugal; she was saved by her fellow Brazilian big-wave surfer Carlos Burle. She had to be revived on the beach and later ended up in the hospital.

Top Facts about Maya Gabeira

1. Maya Gabeira is a Brazilian big wave surfer.
2. She was born on April 10, 1987 in Rio de Janeiro.
3. Gabeira holds the world record for biggest wave surfed by a woman (73.5 feet).
4. She has won multiple awards including the ESPY Award for Best Female Action Sports Athlete.
5. In 2013, she suffered a near-fatal accident while surfing in Nazaré, Portugal.
6. Gabeira is an advocate for ocean conservation and sustainability.
7. She has been featured in documentaries such as “Storm Surfers” and “Red Chargers”.
8. Gabeira has over 800k followers on Instagram (@maya) where she shares her surfing adventures and environmental activism.
9. She started surfing at age 14 and turned professional at age 17.
10. Gabeira is considered one of the greatest female big wave surfers of all time.