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Nazaré (Praia do Norte)

Leiria · beach break · expert
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Current Surf Conditions

Local time: 8:54 PM GMT+0
Surf rating
Fair
5.7/10
Surf
6-8ft
Overhead
Estimated breaking wave height
Wind
7mph N
Gusts 13 mphCross-shore
Forecast wind
Main swell
9sNW
Incoming direction & period
Why it's rated Fair

Light N wind at 6 kn is cross-shore, mostly tolerable. Low tide, pushing in. This spot works on all tides.

What affects this forecast?
  • 6-8 ft faces from a 6.8 ft NW mid-period swell at 9 s.
  • NW direction is lined up for this break.
  • On the small side for this spot (works best at 10-80 ft).
  • Light N wind at 6 kn is cross-shore, mostly tolerable.
  • Low tide, pushing in. This spot works on all tides.
Tide · modelled
-4.9ft ▲
3.3ft high at 2:00am
3am6am9amNoon3pm6pm9pm
High · 1:00am
2.7 ft
Low · 7:00am
-5.8 ft
High · 1:00pm
3.1 ft
Low · 7:00pm
-6.2 ft
Water temp
💧 60°F
3/2mm fullsuit
Weather
☁️ 61°F
Overcast
☀ 6:56am · ☾ 5:43pm

Swell & wind at Nazaré (Praia do Norte)

North up · arrows travel toward the spot

Main swell
From NW 323°
6.8 ft · 9 s
Wind (dashed)
From N 11°
7 mph · Cross-shore

Blue shading marks wind from the preferred offshore direction. Map arrows show direction, not wave height or speed.

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Nazaré (Praia do Norte) outlook
Updated 8:54 PM
Today, 10/25 ✪
6-8 ft, Fair to Good

6-8 ft from NW swell at 9 s. Wind light and variable (ESE) in the morning, turning 6 kn onshore (NNW) in the afternoon. Best window 7am–Noon.

Tomorrow, 10/26 ✪
7-9 ft, Good

7-9 ft from NW swell at 10 s. Wind light and variable (SE) in the morning, turning 5 kn onshore (WNW) in the afternoon. Best window 7am–Noon.

Tue, 10/27 ✪
7-9 ft, Good

7-9 ft from NW swell at 10 s, building through the day. Wind light and variable (SE) in the morning, turning 4 kn onshore (W) in the afternoon. Best window 11am–Noon.

Wed, 10/28 ✪
9-12 ft, Very Good

9-12 ft from NW swell at 10 s. Wind 4 kn offshore (NNW) in the morning, turning 5 kn onshore (NNW) in the afternoon. Best window 7am–10am.

Nazaré (Praia do Norte) Surf Forecast

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Surf height & conditions by hour

Sun, 10/25 · height in feet · color shows quality

7am · 6-8 ft
Fair to Good · 6.6/10
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Today, 10/25 · Hourly Details

Surf, conditions, wind, tide, and weather for the selected day.

Spot guide

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Swell window
W 270° – NNW 330°
Offshore wind
E 100°
Best tide
all
Best size
10–80 ft faces