Surf Spot·Central Portugal
Praia do Norte (Nazaré)
The giant-wave break at Nazaré — site of the biggest waves ever surfed.
EssentialDon't miss it.
Essential to witness in big-wave season; otherwise a dramatic cliff viewpoint, not a place to surf yourself.
Source verified· Sep 20, 2026
Best for
Spectators in winter, big-wave specialists
Car
Optional
Why go
The underwater canyon funnels Atlantic swell into walls of water that have set world records. Watch from the clifftop Forte de São Miguel Arcanjo; in winter big-wave season it's a spectacle.