📢 ALERTS BIG WAVES NAZARE
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Forecast** of significant days for strong waves
(summary updated on January 20, 2025):
📅 January 25-30, 2025: Giant Waves*
Forecast of extremely strong swells, with potential to generate some of the largest waves, reaching giant* sizes (see legend below). Waves over 20 meters in height are expected!
This forecast is several days away and may change as the date approaches. We will monitor the forecast's evolution in the coming days; please check our website again.
January 28th is forecasted to have extremely strong swells at record-breaking levels, but the wave direction is not ideal.
The wind will be very strong on some days, which may impact wave quality, creating a stormy scenario during parts of this period.
However, it is expected that some days will have calmer winds, allowing better wave formation, still with very powerful swells.
On at least one of these days, a scenario similar to the photo below is expected, taken on February 27th last year (click to view the related article). On that day of GIANT waves, some of the largest waves ever recorded might have been captured, potentially setting a new world surfing record (under review).
This forecast is several days away and may change or adjust as the date approaches.
Check the forecast again in the coming days; the further in advance, the greater the likelihood of changes.
Check the webcams on the day itself to confirm actual conditions.
Check graphical forecast
📅 Forecast for Relevant Upcoming Days
The current giant wave season, running from October 2024 to April 2025, is underway. In addition to the above near-term forecasts, see the longer-range outlook (upcoming weeks):
📅 January 3-5, 2025: Giant Waves*
Forecast of very strong swells, with potential to generate waves ranging from large to giant* sizes (see legend below). Waves over 15 meters in height are expected on at least one of these days.
This forecast is several days away and may change or adjust as the date approaches.
Check the forecast again in the coming days; the further in advance, the greater the likelihood of changes.
Check the webcams on the day itself to confirm actual conditions.
Check graphical forecast
🕰️ Recent Forecast History
Recent history of forecasts that were reasonably accurate.
📅 January 16, 19, 2025: big Waves*
This forecast is several days ahead and is subject to changes or shifts over time.
It is recommended to check the forecast again in the coming days, as the further in advance, the higher the likelihood of changes.
On the day, check the webcams to confirm actual conditions.
📅 January 10-11, 2025: big* waves
Sets of waves around 7 meters are expected, mainly on the 10th.
📅 January 9, 2025: giant* waves
Very strong swell continues, expected to generate giant* waves (see legend below).
Sets of waves around 15 meters high are expected.
The swell direction is not ideal, but there are two swell directions on this day, which may interact positively, creating even larger waves.
The wind will be weak, not ruining the waves, although the direction is not ideal.
It won't be one of those top giant wave days with over 20m waves, but waves over 15m are possible.
On January 9, a scenario similar to the photo below is expected, captured on November 25, 2024, during a strong swell (image obtained via webcam 2). On that day, many surfers and jet skis were present in the water — perhaps too many...
📅 January 8, 2025: big* waves
Strong winds will likely ruin the waves, and the swell direction is not ideal, but waves over 7 meters high are still expected.
📅 January 6, 2025: big* waves possible
Waves over 7 meters high are possible.
📅 December 23-24, 2024: giant* waves
On the 23rd, there will be a stronger swell, and on the 24th, the swell will decrease a bit, but there should still be big to giant waves.
📅 December 8, 2024: big* waves possible
However, strong winds and stormy conditions will disrupt the waves.
Some big waves are anticipated but no truly giant waves are expected.
📅 November 28-30, 2024: big* waves possible
At the very least, there will be good medium-sized waves to surf.
📅 November 25-26, 2024: giant* waves
A very strong swell is approaching, expected to generate giant waves* (see legend below).
Wave sets of approximately 15 meters are anticipated.
The afternoon of the 25th (Monday) is expected to have the largest waves, while the morning of the 26th (Tuesday) should still offer good conditions, with wave power gradually decreasing throughout the afternoon.
It won't be the "most giant sea ever," but the swell promises a very powerful ocean.
The forecast shows almost ideal wave direction, with some offshore winds contributing to good wave formation.
Check out this video from recent days by Nic Von Rupp, featuring many surfers and jet skis, packed with excitement and wipeouts:
📅 October 19-23, 2024: big* waves possible
📅 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.
📅 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.
📅 October 10, 2024: big* waves
There may be big wave surfing.
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🏄 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).
🕰️ Past Events
📅 December 28, 2024: Nazaré Surf Film Festival 2024
On December 28, 2024, the Cineteatro da Nazaré will host a free festival celebrating surf culture: Nazaré Surf Film Festival 2024. With films, workshops, lectures, and exhibitions, the event highlights challenging waves and the rich connection between art and community.
More than just giant waves, the festival celebrates the adventurous spirit and unique identity of Nazaré. Don’t miss the chance to be part of this unforgettable cultural experience!
📅 Date/time: December 28, 2024, from 4:00 PM to 11:30 PM (local time)
Event location: Cineteatro da Nazaré
📅 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
