Continuation of strong swell, but already decreasing from the peak of the previous days, expected to generate well-formed waves (with less wind), of big* to giant size (see legend below).

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Very strong wave input, should generate giant waves* (see legend below), some waves can be about 20 meters high, especially on the 28th (peak of the swell).
The forecast currently predicts swell with ideal direction for Nazaré, and with a very strong period, and with strong wind that may spoil the waves. It should be a nice Nature show and possible with some big wave surfing.
It could be one of the last big swells of this season, enjoy!


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Incoming strong swell alert! It might be one of the last very strong swells of the season...
It will generate giant* waves (see legend below), but generally, the waves will be messy due to very strong wind gusts, it should be a stormy environment for most of these days. Yet, there might be some periods with less strong wind allowing the more daring to surf (due to the rough and dangerous sea), or even the swell coming in so strong (as happened at the end of February), where even with very strong wind, high waves appeared, on the level of the biggest days ever.
Even if there is little surfing of big waves, it's always spectacular to see the force of nature and the ocean, with a giant swell, even if disordered in a storm.

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Incoming strong swell may generate waves of big to giant* size (see legend below).
The strong wind will spoil the waves and make surfing conditions difficult, yet it's possible that some surfers will venture out, likely on March 2nd at the swell's peak.
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Incoming very strong swell should generate giant* waves (see legend below), but generally, the waves will be very choppy due to very strong wind gusts, it should be a stormy environment for most of these days. Still, there may be times when the wind is less strong and perhaps it's possible to surf then, the best seems to be February 24 for now. Even if there is little big wave surfing, it's always spectacular to see the force of nature and the ocean, with a giant swell, even if disorderly in a storm.

Entry of a new strong swell and no wind, should generate well-formed waves of big size* (see legend below).
The direction of the swell is not ideal but should be sufficient to generate waves of medium to big size.

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On Sunday, February 11, 2024, giant* waves (see legend below) are expected, mainly in the morning.
The wave direction is not ideal but the swell is strong, and the wind has strong gusts but is offshore in the morning, which can help form good giant waves for surfing.

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Note: The Fort of São Miguel Arcanjo will be closed to the public on February 11, 12, and 13.

On Saturday, February 10, 2024, big* waves (see legend below) are expected, but they will be very spoiled due to very strong wind.
There should not be conditions for big wave surfing.

Waves of medium to big size* (see legend below) are expected. Waves should range from 3 to 8 meters at maximum.
Fog is likely to be prevalent on these days, affecting visibility.
The swell continues with some strength and consistency, with a direction too far north and also some wind disrupting the wave formation.

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Giant waves* (see legend below), waves 15 meters high and well-formed are expected.
Realização da competição de surf Tudor Nazaré Big Wave Challenge!

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Giant waves* (see legend below) during the morning of the 23rd, waves about 12 meters high, and well-formed are expected.
During the afternoon of the 23rd, the wave strength is expected to decrease slightly, generating big waves* (see legend below), over 8 meters high.

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New strong swell with imperfect direction, but with favorable light wind at least on the 9th and morning of the 10th, should generate medium-sized* to big* waves (see legend below).
Not giant waves, but some big waves over 10 meters high are possible.

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The strong swell from the previous day begins to gradually decrease in power throughout Thursday, with little wind, is expected to generate big* waves (see legend below).
During Thursday morning, there should still be some giant* waves.

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A very strong swell in the afternoon of Wednesday, with good direction and little wind is expected to generate big* to giant* waves (see legend below).

The strong swell continues but decreases in strength throughout the day, with good direction, and with little wind and offshore in the morning, it is expected to generate giant* waves (see legend below) in the morning and big* waves in the afternoon.
Waves over 12 meters are expected, with good conditions for giant wave surfing using tow-in.

Come watch the giant waves at Nazaré on the first day of the year!

A new strong swell with a good direction, and with little wind, generates giant* waves (see legend below).
Waves over 15 meters high are occurring today, with good conditions for giant wave surfing using tow-in.

Come watch the giant waves at Nazaré on the last day of the year!
NEW: today's photo Dec 31 via webcam 1 confirming GIANT waves:

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New strong swell, should generate giant* waves (see legend below).
December 8, 10, 11, and 12 should be the best days, with larger and better-formed waves, with light winds and occasionally offshore aiding in the good formation of the waves.
It should be a good weekend to go to Nazaré and witness this spectacle of Nature, with surfers challenging the big waves.
December 8th proved to be strong, with high waves surfed; see the report in the video from "Surfing Visions":

Some days of this period will be better than others (check back later for more details), it is very likely that there will be giant waves on some days and on other days there will be big waves.

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