Praia do Norte (Nazaré)

Big-wave beach · Nazaré (Centro)

The underwater Nazaré Canyon turns this open beach into the world’s big-wave arena — 20-metre faces ridden each October–February. In summer the same sand is a family beach; in winter it is the world’s most-watched surf stage.

Good to know

Big-wave season October–February
Fort museum of surf records
Lighthouse viewpoints
Do not swim in winter conditions

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