Overview

Praia do Norte (Nazaré) is world-famous for the biggest waves ever surfed — 20-30m monsters in winter. The underwater Nazaré Canyon amplifies Atlantic swells dramatically. This is NOT a kite spot in big swell — it is life-threatening. However, on smaller summer days with NW Nortada, kiting is possible for experienced riders. The lighthouse (Farol da Nazaré) viewpoint is iconic. Expert only, and only on calm days.

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Spot forecast for Praia do Norte

Sunrise 07:51 · Sunset 18:50

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< 7 kn7–12 kn13–20 kn21–30 kn31–40 kn41+ kn Gusts Your minimum: 7 kn

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Swell and waves

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Wave height: < 0.5 m 0.5–1 m 1–2 m 2–3 m ≥ 3 m

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Tides

Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 3.8 km from the spot.

Tuesday 20 October Low tide 04:44 · 1.4 m High tide 11:16 · 2.3 m Low tide 17:46 · 1.2 m
Wednesday 21 October High tide 00:00 · 2.2 m Low tide 05:54 · 1.2 m High tide 12:13 · 2.5 m Low tide 18:35 · 1 m
Thursday 22 October High tide 00:48 · 2.4 m Low tide 06:42 · 1.1 m High tide 12:56 · 2.7 m Low tide 19:13 · 0.8 m
Friday 23 October High tide 01:25 · 2.6 m Low tide 07:22 · 0.9 m High tide 13:33 · 2.9 m Low tide 19:48 · 0.6 m
Saturday 24 October High tide 02:00 · 2.8 m Low tide 07:59 · 0.7 m High tide 14:09 · 3 m Low tide 20:21 · 0.5 m

Praia do Norte: when to go?

Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)

Season · peak

267h

in May · 25.5 rideable days

The season runs from May to September, peaking in May: 23 rideable days a month and 267 hours of usable wind, at 21 °C. The low point is January, at 6 days.

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Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 81%13-20 knots · 18%21-30 knots · under 1%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 81% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is December, at 15 °C. The wettest month is March, with 301 mm.

Monthly averages: Praia do Norte

Monthly averages — Praia do Norte — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month	Rideable days	Usable wind	Temperature	Rain
January	6.0	52 h	16 °C	162 mm
February	11.5	90 h	16 °C	114 mm
March	15.0	124 h	16 °C	301 mm
April	14.5	145 h	18 °C	136 mm
May	25.5	267 h	19 °C	61 mm
June	20.0	227 h	21 °C	34 mm
July	22.5	263 h	22 °C	2 mm
August	25.0	270 h	22 °C	1 mm
September	21.5	189 h	21 °C	13 mm
October	11.0	76 h	21 °C	117 mm
November	11.5	58 h	18 °C	156 mm
December	9.0	69 h	15 °C	129 mm

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Technical details of Praia do Norte spot

The spot works with winds from N, W, WNW, NW, NNW.

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Spot opening date · Required level

Spot opening date: Open all year round
Required level: Expert

Hazards

EXTREME DANGER in winter: waves can exceed 20 meters. The Nazaré Canyon creates unpredictable currents and sudden wave sets. Never kite here during big swell season (October-March). Even in summer, strong currents and shore break. Rocks at the base of the cliff.

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