Praia do Norte
Nazare · Portugal
Surf spotgood for advanced surfers
The Nazaré canyon multiplies the swell — giant waves in winter, pros only. Best wind — E.
Live 7-day forecast →
Wave height and period, wind, tide and a “can you surf today” verdict — for every level and for yours personally. Free, no install.
The spot in short
| Type | Surf spot |
|---|---|
| Good for | advanced surfers |
| Beach faces | west |
| Working swell | from southwest — northwest |
| Coordinates | 39.61, -9.078 |
FAQ
Is Praia do Norte good for beginners?
Praia do Norte is a spot for advanced surfers. Beginners are better off at an easier spot nearby — see the list below; Plyuh’s forecast shows where it’s safe to learn today.
What’s the surf forecast for Praia do Norte today?
The live 7-day forecast — wave height and period, wind, tide, daylight and a plain-words verdict — is on the spot’s page in Plyuh: https://plyuh.com/#pt-nazare/nazare-praia-do-norte. The forecast is checked against nearby buoys and satellites.
Spots nearby — Nazare
- Pedrógão — Beach break by the reef, beginners and intermediates
- Praia da Vieira — Beach break by the pier, beginners and intermediates
- São Pedro de Moel — Beach break and reef under cliffs, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Praia da Nazaré — Beach break in a bay, beginners and intermediates
- Praia do Salgado — Beach break, intermediates and advanced surfers
- São Martinho do Porto — surf spot, beginners
- Foz do Arelho — Beach break at a river mouth the lagoon, intermediates and advanced surfers