📢 ALERTS BIG WAVES NAZARE
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Forecast** of significant days for strong waves
(summary updated on November 21, 2024):
📅 November 25-26, 2024: giant* waves
There may be some wave sets around 15 meters high if the forecast holds true.
It won’t be the "most giant sea ever," but the swell promises a very powerful sea.
Currently, the forecast shows an almost ideal wave direction and possibly some offshore wind helping with good wave formation. It’s important to monitor the forecast closer to the date for confirmation.
This forecast is several days away and is subject to change or shift in timing.
Check the forecast again in the coming days; the further out, the greater the likelihood of changes.
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📅 Forecast for relevant upcoming days
The current giant waves season, from October 2024 to April 2025, is getting strong. Besides the short-term forecasts above, see the forecast further ahead (next few weeks):
📅 November 28-30, 2024: big* waves possible
At the very least, there will be good medium-sized waves to surf.
This forecast is a few days ahead and may shift or change.
Check the forecast again in the coming days; the further out, the higher the likelihood of changes.
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📅 December 3-5, 2024: giant* waves possible
Some waves are expected to exceed 15 meters.
December 4th is forecasted to be the strongest day according to current predictions.
Currently, the forecast shows a very favorable wave direction, and there might be some offshore wind helping with good wave formation.
This forecast is several days away and may change or shift over time.
Check the forecast again in the coming days; the further out, the greater the likelihood of changes.
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🕰️ Recent Forecast History
📅 October 25-27, 2024: medium* waves
October 26 is when the swell will be strongest, with some waves possibly reaching big* size.
This forecast is still a few days out and may change or shift.
Check the forecast again in the coming days, as the further out it is, the more likely it is to change.
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📅 October 19-23, 2024: big* waves possible
This forecast may change or shift in timing.
Check the forecast again in the coming days; the further away the date, the greater the likelihood of changes.
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📅 October 17-18, 2024: big* waves
On the 17th (Thursday), there will be a lot of wind, which is expected to mess up the waves a bit.
However, on the 18th (Friday), the wind will drop significantly, allowing well-formed waves suitable for surfing, although the swell will already be decreasing in power.
This forecast is still a few days away and may change or shift in timing.
Check the forecast again in the coming days; the further away the date, the greater the likelihood of changes.
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📅 October 9, 2024: giant* waves storm
This will be the first truly strong swell of the new big wave season for winter 2024/2025, which starts in October, as September was weak.
Finally, during this period, a swell is coming that promises to generate giant waves (see legend below),
ranging from 12 to 15 meters high, starting in the afternoon in Portugal,
but unfortunately they will be affected by the extreme wind caused by the remnants of Hurricane Kirk. It will be a stormy day, and there might not be any big wave surfing.
This hurricane, which formed in the open Atlantic, will still reach the coast with strong winds.
The Atlantic Ocean is particularly active at the moment, with several major storms.
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📅 October 10, 2024: big* waves
There may be big wave surfing.
The forecast may change.
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📅 November 24, 2024: "Maya and the Wave" Film Screening in Nazaré
The film/documentary Maya and the Wave is coming home to Nazaré!
Join us for a special screening of this award-winning documentary,
which tells the story of world record-breaking surfer Maya Gabeira.
The film runs 1h30 and will be followed by a conversation with Maya Gabeira and director Stephanie Johnes, moderated by João de Macedo, founder of Hope Zones.
Admission is free, and seats are first come, first served.
Watch the trailer for the documentary:
📅 Date/time: November 24, 2024, at 6:00 PM (local time)
Event location: Cineteatro da Nazaré
🏄 Annual Surfing Competition Info (Waiting Period ON)
The next "TUDOR NAZARÉ Big Wave Challenge" surfing competition will take place during the 2024/2025 winter season in Portugal: from November 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025. The waiting period has already started. We will provide alerts as soon as the event date is confirmed.
Learn more about the annual surfing competition Nazaré Big Wave Challenge, and subscribe for alerts.
Previous event: "Nazaré Big Wave Challenge"
Completed on Monday, January 22, 2024
🌊 October 2024 to March 2025
📅🌊❄️ Big Waves Annual Calendar:
The next big wave season starts in September/October 2024 and lasts until March/April 2025.
Tourist Tips:
See more information on when to go to Nazaré
and how long you should stay to see the giant waves, in addition to other tips for tourists.
🏄 Surfers:
More and more surfers from all over the world are coming to challenge the big waves of Nazaré. On the days when there are good waves, ranging from small to giant waves,
it's guaranteed that there will be surfers in the water, providing a spectacle for those watching from the hillside of the lighthouse and North Beach (Praia do Norte).
