Beach BreakExpertwinter

Nazaré

The biggest wave ever surfed. Underwater canyon amplifies swells to massive proportions. Tow-in and paddle-in big wave venue. World records broken regularly here.

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Best Conditions

Swell Direction

W, NW

Swell Size

15–80 ft

Tide

mid tide

Wind

offshore (E)

Season

winter

Skill Level

Expert

Location

County

Leiria

Region

Central Portugal

Coordinates

39.6035, -9.0845

NOAA Buoy

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