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praia do norte Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
03:50am

Swell

4ft

12s

Offshore wind

Off

7mph

20mph

Falling tide

Low

09:12am

Weather

5°C

4°C

6/5mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

Nearest spots

10 day surf forecast

Today 18 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
4ft 12s	0-1ft 5s	Off 6mph 14mph	0-1ft 5s	5°C
4ft 12s	0-1ft 7s	Off 7mph 19mph	0-1ft 7s	5°C
4ft 12s	1ft 11s	Off 7mph 20mph	1ft 11s	5°C
4ft 12s	1ft 10s	Off 8mph 20mph	1ft 10s	8°C
4ft 12s	1ft 14s	Cross 7mph 10mph	1ft 14s	13°C
4ft 11s	1ft 15s	Cross 4mph 4mph	1ft 15s	12°C
2-4ft 11s	1-2ft 15s	Off 2mph 1mph	1-2ft 15s	7°C
1-3ft 12s	1-2ft 13s	Off 3mph 3mph	1-2ft 13s	6°C

Today 19 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
5-7ft 17s	3-5ft 14s	Off 10mph 19mph	3-5ft 14s	7°C
8ft 16s	2-4ft 17s	Off 11mph 22mph	2-4ft 17s	9°C
9ft 16s	4ft 17s	Cross 12mph 27mph	4ft 17s	11°C 0.15mm/h

Tommorrow 20 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
7-8ft 14s	1-2ft 7s	Off 13mph 29mph	1-2ft 7s	11°C 0.29mm/h
6-7ft 14s	3ft 7s	Off 14mph 32mph	3ft 7s	11°C 1.06mm/h
6ft 13s	3ft 7s	Off 17mph 34mph	3ft 7s	12°C 2.38mm/h

Tuesday 21 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
7-8ft 14s	2-4ft 10s	Cross 12mph 25mph	2-4ft 10s	15°C 0.74mm/h
9ft 14s	1-2ft 13s	Cross 9mph 18mph	1-2ft 13s	16°C 0.57mm/h
3-9ft 14s	3ft 9s	Cross 7mph 19mph	3ft 9s	15°C 0.06mm/h

Wednesday 22 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
7ft 12s	1ft 12s	Cross 15mph 31mph	1ft 12s	14°C 0.19mm/h
7ft 11s	1ft 12s	Cross 16mph 31mph	1ft 12s	16°C 0.48mm/h
5-7ft 11s	1ft 12s	Cross 16mph 33mph	1ft 12s	15°C 0.45mm/h

Thursday 23 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1-3ft 13s	2ft 11s	Cross 11mph 23mph	2ft 11s	14°C 0.08mm/h
2-5ft 12s	2ft 11s	Cross 9mph 14mph	2ft 11s	17°C 0.28mm/h
0-1ft 17s	2ft 11s	Cross 6mph 10mph	2ft 11s	16°C 0.24mm/h

Friday 24 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 10s	2ft 14s	Off 5mph 9mph	2ft 14s	12°C
1-2ft 9s	2ft 14s	Cross 9mph 15mph	2ft 14s	15°C
2-4ft 10s	2-3ft 12s	Cross 11mph 20mph	2-3ft 12s	15°C

Saturday 25 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
16-17ft 16s	2ft 10s	Cross 9mph 17mph	2ft 10s	11°C 0.09mm/h
17ft 16s	1-2ft 8s	Cross 12mph 17mph	1-2ft 8s	13°C 0.19mm/h
17-18ft 16s	1ft 7s	Cross 14mph 21mph	1ft 7s	12°C 0.34mm/h

Sunday 26 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
16ft 15s	2-3ft 11s	On 8mph 16mph	2-3ft 11s	9°C 0.45mm/h
15-16ft 15s	3ft 11s	On 7mph 13mph	3ft 11s	9°C 0.85mm/h
15ft 15s	3ft 11s	Cross 6mph 15mph	3ft 11s	8°C 0.54mm/h

Monday 27 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
13-14ft 15s	1-2ft 13s	Cross 6mph 12mph	1-2ft 13s	11°C
12-13ft 15s	1-2ft 14s	Cross 7mph 13mph	1-2ft 14s	12°C
11-12ft 14s		Cross 7mph 14mph	Flat	12°C 0.12mm/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.