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praia do norte Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
04:38am

Swell

4ft

12s

Cross wind

Cross

4mph

6mph

Falling tide

Low

08:26am

Weather

11°C

10°C

5/4mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

Nearest spots

10 day surf forecast

Today 05 Dec

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
5ft 12s	1-2ft 10s	Cross 6mph 9mph	1-2ft 10s	11°C
4-5ft 12s	2ft 10s	Cross 4mph 6mph	2ft 10s	11°C
4ft 11s	2ft 9s	Cross 4mph 5mph	2ft 9s	11°C
4ft 11s	2ft 9s	Cross 5mph 9mph	2ft 9s	14°C
1-4ft 13s	2ft 9s	Cross 8mph 14mph	2ft 9s	17°C
0-1ft 16s	1-2ft 9s	Cross 7mph 12mph	1-2ft 9s	15°C
1ft 13s	1-2ft 10s	Cross 4mph 7mph	1-2ft 10s	12°C
1ft 8s	2ft 14s	Cross 4mph 6mph	2ft 14s	12°C

Today 06 Dec

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
5-6ft 12s	1-2ft 9s	Cross 4mph 9mph	1-2ft 9s	14°C
5ft 12s	3ft 14s	Cross 7mph 11mph	3ft 14s	17°C
5ft 12s	1-3ft 18s	Cross 6mph 9mph	1-3ft 18s	15°C

Tommorrow 07 Dec

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
4-5ft 11s	2ft 13s	Cross 15mph 26mph	2ft 13s	15°C
4ft 11s	2-3ft 12s	Cross 18mph 30mph	2-3ft 12s	14°C
4-5ft 13s	3-4ft 10s	Cross 19mph 33mph	3-4ft 10s	13°C

Sunday 08 Dec

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
7-8ft 12s	3ft 14s	Cross 13mph 31mph	3ft 14s	9°C
7-9ft 13s	3ft 13s	Cross 14mph 25mph	3ft 13s	12°C
9ft 11s	2-3ft 11s	Cross 10mph 22mph	2-3ft 11s	11°C

Monday 09 Dec

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
0-5ft 17s	2-5ft 12s	Cross 14mph 28mph	2-5ft 12s	10°C
3-7ft 14s	0-1ft 13s	Cross 17mph 25mph	0-1ft 13s	12°C
0-2ft 16s		Off 13mph 24mph	Flat	11°C

Tuesday 10 Dec

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
4ft 12s	1ft 15s	Cross 8mph 21mph	1ft 15s	7°C
2-4ft 13s	1ft 15s	Off 12mph 18mph	1ft 15s	11°C
1ft 14s	1ft 15s	Cross 10mph 15mph	1ft 15s	10°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
5ft 9s	2ft 13s	Cross 2mph 2mph	2ft 13s	7°C
4-5ft 9s	2ft 13s	On 1mph 3mph	2ft 13s	10°C
2-4ft 12s	1-2ft 13s	Off 4mph 4mph	1-2ft 13s	9°C

Thursday 12 Dec

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1-2ft 13s	1ft 12s	Cross 3mph 5mph	1ft 12s	6°C
2ft 11s	1-2ft 13s	Cross 6mph 9mph	1-2ft 13s	10°C
1-2ft 14s	1-2ft 12s	Cross 10mph 16mph	1-2ft 12s	8°C

Friday 13 Dec

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1-3ft 11s	1-2ft 12s	Cross 6mph 14mph	1-2ft 12s	7°C
0-1ft 14s	1-2ft 12s	Cross 11mph 20mph	1-2ft 12s	11°C
1-2ft 12s		Cross 10mph 16mph	Flat	9°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat	1ft 13s	Cross 9mph 17mph	1ft 13s	11°C
Flat	1ft 12s	Cross 10mph 18mph	1ft 12s	11°C
Flat	1ft 11s	Cross 8mph 15mph	1ft 11s	10°C

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.