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praia do norte Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
01:37pm

Swell

5ft

12s

Cross-offshore wind

Cross

7mph

9mph

Falling tide

Low

05:36pm

Weather

26°C

31°C

No wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

Nearest spots

10 day surf forecast

Today 06 Oct

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
6ft 12s	4ft 13s	Cross 2mph 3mph	4ft 13s	15°C
6ft 12s	4ft 12s	Off 3mph 3mph	4ft 12s	16°C
6ft 12s	3-4ft 12s	Cross 5mph 9mph	3-4ft 12s	20°C
6ft 12s	3ft 12s	Off 5mph 10mph	3ft 12s	26°C
5ft 12s	3ft 12s	Cross 8mph 9mph	3ft 12s	25°C
5ft 11s	3ft 12s	Cross 6mph 7mph	3ft 12s	20°C
5ft 11s	3ft 14s	On 3mph 3mph	3ft 14s	16°C
4ft 11s	3ft 15s	On 1mph 1mph	3ft 15s	15°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
4ft 14s	3ft 10s	On 8mph 6mph	3ft 10s	20°C
4ft 13s	3ft 10s	Cross 10mph 9mph	3ft 10s	20°C
4ft 13s	3ft 10s	Cross 8mph 12mph	3ft 10s	17°C

Tommorrow 08 Oct

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
4ft 12s	0-1ft 11s	Cross 15mph 21mph	0-1ft 11s	19°C
4ft 12s	1-2ft 12s	Cross 16mph 22mph	1-2ft 12s	19°C
4ft 12s	1-2ft 15s	Cross 15mph 24mph	1-2ft 15s	17°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
4ft 11s	4ft 9s	On 7mph 8mph	4ft 9s	21°C
5-6ft 12s	2-3ft 9s	On 8mph 8mph	2-3ft 9s	22°C
6ft 12s	1-2ft 10s	On 7mph 11mph	1-2ft 10s	18°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
4ft 10s	2-3ft 10s	Cross 4mph 7mph	2-3ft 10s	26°C
4-5ft 10s	1-2ft 9s	Off 6mph 6mph	1-2ft 9s	26°C
4ft 11s	1ft 9s	On 5mph 6mph	1ft 9s	21°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
3ft 10s	1ft 10s	Off 3mph 4mph	1ft 10s	26°C
3ft 10s	1ft 12s	On 7mph 8mph	1ft 12s	25°C
3ft 10s	1ft 14s	On 6mph 7mph	1ft 14s	20°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 9s	1ft 12s	On 7mph 7mph	1ft 12s	23°C
2ft 9s	1ft 12s	On 9mph 9mph	1ft 12s	23°C
2ft 9s	1ft 11s	On 7mph 9mph	1ft 11s	18°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 9s	1ft 9s	Cross 6mph 6mph	1ft 9s	22°C
2ft 9s	1ft 10s	Cross 8mph 8mph	1ft 10s	22°C
2ft 8s	1ft 10s	Cross 6mph 8mph	1ft 10s	18°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2-3ft 13s	2ft 6s	On 6mph 5mph	2ft 6s	22°C
3-4ft 12s	2ft 6s	On 8mph 7mph	2ft 6s	22°C
4ft 12s	2ft 6s	On 6mph 7mph	2ft 6s	17°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
3ft 11s	1ft 7s	On 5mph 4mph	1ft 7s	21°C
3ft 10s	1ft 7s	On 7mph 6mph	1ft 7s	21°C
3ft 10s	1ft 7s	On 5mph 6mph	1ft 7s	17°C

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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.