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🌊 Nazaré · Praia do Norte · Portugal

The biggest waves
in the world

Complete Nazaré surf guide — season, WSL calendar, world records and private transfer from the airport with space for your surfboards.

28.57m
World Record
94ft
In feet
Oct→Mar
Wave season
WSL
Big Wave Tour
Airport transfer → Nazaré
Wave Calendar

When to come to Nazaré?

The giant wave season runs from October to March. The peak months are November, December and January.

Jan
🌊🌊🌊
Frequent giant waves
Peak
Feb
🌊🌊🌊
Excellent conditions
Peak
Mar
🌊🌊
End of season — good waves
Good
Apr
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Occasional waves
Low
May–Sep
🏖️
Calm beach, no big waves
Off season
Oct
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Start of season
Start
Nov
🌊🌊🌊
WSL window opens
Peak
Dec
🌊🌊🌊
Frequent giant waves
Peak
WSL Big Wave Tour
TUDOR Nazaré Big Wave Challenge
Competition window: 1 Nov 2026 → 31 Mar 2027
Location
Praia do Norte, Nazaré, Portugal
Format
1‑day competition · Tow‑in (jet ski)
Advance notice
24 to 72 hours before event
Access
Free — Lighthouse and Praia do Norte
🟡 Yellow Alert
Possible event in 72 hours — swell monitoring
🟢 Green Alert
Competition confirmed in the next 24 hours
World Records

Numbers that make history

28.57m
Largest wave ever surfed
Sebastian Steudtner · 2020 (certified 2024)
94ft
In feet — Guinness World Record
Praia do Norte, Nazaré
300m
Depth of the underwater canyon
Nazaré Canyon — generator of giant waves
2011
First big wave session in Nazaré
Garrett McNamara — 23.7m
Private Transfer

From the airport to Nazaré
with your surfboards

Vehicles with space for longboards. Fixed price, no surprises, driver waiting upon your arrival.

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Space for surfboards
Vehicles with capacity for shortboards, longboards and guns. Tell us the size and we'll provide the right car.
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Flight tracking
We monitor your flight in real time. If it's delayed, the driver waits at no extra cost.
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Fixed price guaranteed
The calculated price is the final price. No hidden fees, no surprises upon arrival.
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Manual validation
Each request is validated by our team before being confirmed and assigned.
Main routes
✈️ Lisbon (LIS) → Nazaré ~120 km
✈️ Porto (OPO) → Nazaré ~200 km
✈️ Faro (FAO) → Nazaré ~310 km
🏨 Lisbon city centre → Nazaré ~130 km
🏨 Porto city centre → Nazaré ~210 km
🔒 Licensed Operator · Nuno Miguel & Carla Susana, Lda · RNAAT 308/2023
Travel Guide

Everything you need to know

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How to know when there are waves
Follow nazarewaves.com for updated forecasts. The WSL issues alerts 24-72h before the competition. Subscribe to alerts so you don't miss the event.
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Where to watch the waves
The best viewing point is the Nazaré Lighthouse (Sítio da Nazaré) — free access. Praia do Norte is below. Bring binoculars for surfing days.
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Water temperature
In winter (Nov-Mar) water temperature is around 14-16°C. 5/4mm wetsuit mandatory. Boots and gloves recommended in January and February.
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How to get there
Nazaré has no direct airport connection by public transport. The best solution is private transfer, especially with surfboards. Avoid stress and get door‑to‑door service.
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Surf for beginners
Nazaré is NOT for beginners. The giant waves are at Praia do Norte. To learn, go to Peniche (30 min) or Praia de São Martinho do Porto (next to Nazaré).
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Where to eat
Nazaré is famous for grilled fish and fish stew. Restaurante Mar Bravo (sea view) and A Tasca do Celso are references. Book in advance on weekends.
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