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Teiki Mathieu Baillan surfing a self-made Alaya surfboard in Macaroni, Mentawaï, Indonesia. Photo by C. Naslain, 2009.
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Praia da Nazaré
Portugal, North Beira
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Datum: WGS84 [ Help ] |
Latitude: 39° 35.988' N |
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This spot is the beach of the Village of Nazaré, in district of Leiria, and near the city Alcobaça. DistanceIn the city WalkInstant access (< 5min) Easy to find?Easy to find Public access?Public access Special accessDon't know |
Surf Spot Characteristics
Alternative name Praia da Vila da Nazaré
Surf Spot Quality
Wave qualityRegional Classic
ExperienceExperienced surfers
FrequencyVery consistent (150 day/year)
Wave
TypeBeach-break
DirectionRight and left
BottomSandy
PowerHollow, Fast, Powerful
Normal lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Good day lengthVery Long (300 to 500 m)
Tide, Swell and Wind
Good swell directionNorthWest, West, SouthWest
Good wind directionSouth, SouthEast, East, NorthEast
Swell sizeStarts working at Less than 1m / 3ft and holds up to 5m / 16 ft and over
Best tide positionLow and mid tide
Best tide movementRising and falling tides
More details
Week crowdFew surfers
Week-end crowdFew surfers
Dangers
- Rips / undertow
- Localism
Additional Information
The Spot is in a public beach very crowded in summer, very tourism in summer but bad waves in summer, try the winter!!!
Atmosphere
When are big waves this spot is only to pros or kamikazes!! Very good wave!
PS: Low profile in line up!! Locals are FU*KED =D
General
Very fast and powerfull wave!! One of the heaviest waves in Portugal.
Author: Ricardo Soares Contributors (1)
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Comments
By Leblon , 06-03-2016
100fts - Waves can get as high as 100 ft!!
Maybe is the most powerful wave in the world.
By herwig , 15-08-2008
Winter only - In the early 90's Nazaré was always worth a trip. Nowadays it's not worth a penny from July to October. They span ropes across the break to avoid bloody tourist from drowning.
By www.nazasurfcamp@clix.pt , 13-10-2005
nazasurfcamp - visit nazare, good and consistent waves, the moust powerful wave of portugal praia do norteemail-www.nazasurfcamp@clix.pt
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