How often do you get big waves in Nazare?
How often do you get big waves in Nazare? The big wave season in Nazaré is roughly between October and March, the Portuguese winter season. The size of the waves then depends on multiple factors, such as winds, tides, and storms. Every big wave surfing season usually has 1 to 6 big swells.
What is the largest wave in Europe?
Praia do Norte is the largest wave in Europe (and the world). This psycho wave is the product of a deep-sea canyon (the Nazare Canyon) that cuts through a seabed almost five kilometres deep in some places.
Is Nazaré Portugal safe?
Are there any areas I should avoid? Nazare for the most part is very safe. We do recommend that you not drive to Nazare Beach, as there have been reports of car burglaries, with many victims being tourists. Take a taxi or walk to the beach.
Are the waves at Nazaré always big?
The latest attraction of Nazaré, Portugal - the giant waves - is both unique and uncertain. Well, the big waves are not always there, they depend on the storms on the high seas that bring the big swells.