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praia do norte Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
07:19am

Swell

12ft

16s

Onshore wind

3mph

5mph

Rising tide

High

07:31am

Weather

9°C

6/5mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

Nearest spots

10 day surf forecast

Today 22 Feb

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
13-14ft 16s	2ft 8s	Cross 3mph 3mph	2ft 8s	9°C 0.11mm/h
13ft 16s	2ft 10s	Cross 4mph 4mph	2ft 10s	9°C 0.32mm/h
12ft 16s	2ft 10s	On 3mph 5mph	2ft 10s	9°C 0.5mm/h
12ft 15s	1ft 10s	On 5mph 9mph	1ft 10s	12°C 0.35mm/h
11-12ft 15s	1-2ft 12s	On 9mph 11mph	1-2ft 12s	14°C
11ft 15s	2-3ft 13s	Cross 8mph 11mph	2-3ft 13s	13°C
11ft 15s	3ft 8s	Cross 5mph 10mph	3ft 8s	10°C
11ft 14s	3ft 10s	Off 4mph 4mph	3ft 10s	8°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
9ft 13s	4ft 12s	Off 2mph 3mph	4ft 12s	12°C
8ft 13s	2-4ft 14s	On 4mph 2mph	2-4ft 14s	16°C
7-8ft 13s	1-2ft 20s	On 4mph 3mph	1-2ft 20s	14°C

Tommorrow 24 Feb

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
10-11ft 17s	4-6ft 19s	Cross 5mph 7mph	4-6ft 19s	13°C
12ft 17s	3ft 19s	Cross 6mph 8mph	3ft 19s	16°C
12ft 17s	2-4ft 16s	Cross 7mph 9mph	2-4ft 16s	15°C

Tuesday 25 Feb

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
9ft 14s	2-3ft 17s	Cross 7mph 12mph	2-3ft 17s	14°C
9ft 14s	1ft 17s	Cross 10mph 12mph	1ft 17s	15°C
8-9ft 14s	1ft 16s	Cross 12mph 17mph	1ft 16s	13°C 0.05mm/h

Wednesday 26 Feb

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
5-6ft 13s	3ft 12s	Cross 10mph 21mph	3ft 12s	11°C
5-6ft 13s	2-3ft 12s	Cross 11mph 16mph	2-3ft 12s	13°C
5ft 12s	4ft 12s	Cross 12mph 18mph	4ft 12s	12°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
5ft 11s	4ft 12s	Cross 6mph 11mph	4ft 12s	12°C
5ft 11s	4ft 11s	On 9mph 11mph	4ft 11s	15°C
5ft 11s	4ft 11s	On 8mph 12mph	4ft 11s	14°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
4ft 11s	2ft 14s	Cross 2mph 3mph	2ft 14s	12°C
4ft 10s	2ft 15s	Cross 6mph 7mph	2ft 15s	15°C
4ft 10s	2ft 14s	Cross 6mph 8mph	2ft 14s	13°C

Saturday 01 Mar

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2-5ft 20s	3-4ft 15s	Cross 14mph 23mph	3-4ft 15s	11°C 0.17mm/h
6ft 17s	2-4ft 15s	On 17mph 24mph	2-4ft 15s	13°C 0.09mm/h
7-8ft 12s	1-2ft 17s	Cross 18mph 25mph	1-2ft 17s	12°C

Sunday 02 Mar

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
11-12ft 14s	1ft 16s	Cross 9mph 18mph	1ft 16s	11°C
10-11ft 13s	2ft 16s	On 12mph 17mph	2ft 16s	13°C
10ft 13s	2ft 17s	On 10mph 17mph	2ft 17s	12°C

Monday 03 Mar

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
5ft 12s	4ft 12s	Cross 7mph 10mph	4ft 12s	14°C 0.1mm/h
5ft 12s	4ft 11s	Cross 7mph 11mph	4ft 11s	15°C 0.11mm/h
5-6ft 12s	3-4ft 11s	Cross 6mph 9mph	3-4ft 11s	14°C 0.08mm/h

Historical data

Location guide

Located in the small town of Nazaré in Portugal, Praia do Norte is revered by surfers worldwide for its unfathomably huge waves worthy of any surfer's bucket list. The majestic waves of Praia do Norte are not for the faint-hearted or inexperienced surfers. Such powerful waves demand an absolute command over surfing techniques and a steadfast courage to venture into. The ocean here isn't just any other ocean. The waves are formed due to the presence of the underwater canyon known as the Nazaré Canyon. This submarine geological formation is the deepest canyon in Europe, reaching depths of up to 5,000 meters, and ends right in front of Praia do Norte. The result is a natural wonder that creates distinctive and dramatic swells, with the waves reaching up to 30 meters high, challenging the boldest surfers. Surfing in Praia do Norte is a test of skill and mettle. But the conditions are also highly unpredictable. Thanks to the submarine canyon, the huge waves break closer to the shore, making it possible for bystanders to see the drama unfold very clearly. Yet, this also means that the undercurrent can be incredibly powerful, and wipe-outs rather dangerous. As for the weather, the best season for surfing here is usually between October and March, when the ocean roils with storms from the Atlantic, throwing up mountains of water. Outside these peak periods, the waves can be smaller, but still considerable compared to standard surfing locales around the world. In conclusion, the surfing conditions at Praia do Norte offer a formidable and benevolent arena for surfers willing to test their mettle. It's not just the sheer magnitude of the waves that makes this beach famous, but also their quality and consistency. Understanding and respecting the ocean's power is the key to successfully tackle the monstrous waves of Praia do Norte. Be prepared for both an intimidating and exhilarating experience when surfing on this remarkable slice of the Portuguese coastline.