ALERTS BIG WAVES NAZARE
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Check the WEBCAMS LIVE & graph forecast
- Big waves season: October 2023 to March 2024
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Wave* forecast** summary for next days (updated 2 June 2023):
1-15 June 2023: small waves
Very weak swell in most of the days, it will generate very small waves* (see caption below).
Check the forecast again in the next few days, it may change.
Check graphical forecastBig Waves Annual Calendar
End of Big Wave Season
It should be noted that the big wave period usually ends in March, however there may still be big waves in April but it is less likely.
Note: The last season has not been very consistent in the generation of giant waves, due to the lack of big storms in the Atlantic Ocean, sometimes it happens, hopefully it will be better next winter.
Check graphical forecastNext Big Wave Season
The next big wave season starts in September/October 2023, 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. -
Nazaré Tow Surfing Challenge
Annual surfing competition info
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The 2022/2023 winter season event did not take place, the waiting period ended last March and no date was set.
Last winter in Portugal there weren't many giant swells, due to the lack of big storms in the Atlantic Ocean, sometimes it happens.
Check the official WSL event website. - Last event held on February 10, 2022: highlights video
- Current waiting period is during next winter in Portugal, from November 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024, no fixed date, notice by WSL
- More details about the annual big wave surfing competition in Nazaré
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The 2022/2023 winter season event did not take place, the waiting period ended last March and no date was set.