Praia da Nazaré
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Very fast and powerfull wave!! One of the heaviest waves in Portugal.
Atmosphere:
When are big waves this spot is only to pros or kamikazes!! Very good wave!
PS: Low profile in line up!! Locals are FU*KED =D
Additional Info:
The Spot is in a public beach very crowded in summer, very tourism in summer but bad waves in summer, try the winter!!!
Location
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This spot is the beach of the Village of Nazaré, in district of Leiria, and near the city Alcobaça.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Hollow, Fast, Powerful |
| Frequency | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Very Long (300 to 500m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | South, SouthEast, East, NorthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | NorthWest, West, SouthWest |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 16ft and over |
| Tide | Low and mid tide |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
Rips / undertow, Localism
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Sao Pedro de Moel
0.92 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
Praia do Norte
7.14 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
Praia Paredes
11.08 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |