Portugal
Nazaré
Big wave capital of the world.
Beach Break
Best: Oct – Mar
6–40 ft (peak)
About Nazaré
Big wave capital of the world.
Surf Spots
Praia do Norte
The famous big wave spot. Only for elite big wave surfers.
Beach Break
Expert
Praia da Vila
Town beach with mellow waves, perfect for learning.
Beach Break
Beginner
Supertubos
Heavy beach break barrels, 30 min south in Peniche.
Beach Break
Advanced
Foz do Lizandro
Consistent beach break near Ericeira.
Beach Break
Beginner
Seasonal Conditions
Best months (4+ ft swell)
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Jan
6–40 ft
NW/W
Variable, stormy
low crowds
14°C water
Peak big wave season
Feb
6–30 ft
NW/W
Variable, stormy
low crowds
14°C water
Big swells continue
Mar
4–20 ft
NW/W
Variable
low crowds
14.5°C water
Big wave season tapering
Apr
2–6 ft
NW
N afternoon wind
medium crowds
15.5°C water
Spring, mellower waves
May
2–5 ft
NW
N afternoon wind
medium crowds
16.5°C water
Good for all levels
Jun
2–5 ft
NW
N afternoon wind
medium crowds
17.5°C water
Summer season
Jul
2–5 ft
NW
N afternoon wind
medium crowds
18.5°C water
Busy summer
Aug
2–6 ft
NW
N afternoon wind
medium crowds
19.5°C water
Peak summer crowds
Sep
3–8 ft
NW/W
Variable
medium crowds
19°C water
Autumn swell building
Oct
5–30 ft
NW/W
Variable, stormy
medium crowds
17°C water
Big wave season begins
Nov
6–40 ft
NW/W
Variable, stormy
low crowds
15.5°C water
World record swell window
Dec
6–40 ft
NW/W
Variable, stormy
low crowds
14.5°C water
Peak big wave season