Praia da Nazaré surf forecast
Nazaré · Centro · Portugal
The town beach of Nazaré, south of the headland and sheltered from the canyon swells that hit Praia do Norte. Sandbanks give fast, sometimes hollow lefts and rights that are mostly small in summer and get powerful in winter. A real alternative when Praia do Norte is too big.
- Break
- beach break, lefts and rights; faces WSW
- Level
- intermediate
- Best swell
- W, NW, WSW
- Best wind
- E, SE, NE (offshore)
- Best tide
- low to mid tide
- Season
- September-April
- Typical size
- 0.5-2.5 m
- Crowd
- medium
- Hazards
- rips; shore break; localism
Best time to surf Praia da Nazaré
For intermediate surfers the best months are March to April, September to December: in December about 17 days have rideable waves and 8 rate good or better. Beginners find the friendliest waves in October to December. Experienced surfers looking for size and power: March, December. Local guides: September-April.
Water 14 °C in February to 19 °C in July: 5/4 mm hooded in winter (boots + gloves), 3/2 mm fullsuit at the warmest.
| Month | Rideable days | Good days | Beginner days | Typical size | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11 | 2 | 3 | 1.6 m | 15 °C |
| Feb | 8 | 1 | 2 | 1.8 m | 14 °C |
| Mar | 17 | 3 | 4 | 1.7 m | 15 °C |
| Apr | 19 | 3 | 2 | 1.6 m | 16 °C |
| May | 14 | 1 | 1 | 1.3 m | 17 °C |
| Jun | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1.4 m | 17 °C |
| Jul | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1.1 m | 19 °C |
| Aug | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1.5 m | 19 °C |
| Sep | 20 | 2 | 4 | 1.4 m | 17 °C |
| Oct | 17 | 3 | 6 | 1.4 m | 18 °C |
| Nov | 16 | 5 | 7 | 1.5 m | 17 °C |
| Dec | 17 | 8 | 5 | 1.5 m | 16 °C |
Days per month, typical of the last three years of wave and wind model data, rated with the same scale as the forecast. Not a forecast: some years are better than others.
More surf spots nearby: surf spots in Nazaré.
Nearby spots
- Praia do Norte, Nazaré
- Paredes da Vitória, Alcobaça
- São Pedro de Moel, Marinha Grande
- Foz do Arelho, Caldas da Rainha
- Belgas (Praia Frincha Grande), Foz do Arelho
- Pico da Mota, Ferrel
Questions
When is the best time to surf Praia da Nazaré?
For intermediate surfers March to April, September to December; in December about 17 days a month have rideable waves and 8 are good or better. For beginners October to December. Local guides say: September-April.
What is the water temperature at Praia da Nazaré and which wetsuit do I need?
The sea ranges from about 14 °C in February to 19 °C in July. Wear a 5/4 mm hooded in the coldest months and a 3/2 mm fullsuit in the warmest.
Is Praia da Nazaré good for beginners?
It is best for intermediate surfers (rips; shore break). Beginners nearby can try Foz do Arelho, Caldas da Rainha.
What swell, wind and tide work best at Praia da Nazaré?
W, NW, WSW swell, E, SE, NE wind (offshore), at low to mid tide. Typical size 0.5-2.5 m.
Live swell, wind, tide, a 14-day outlook, satellite pictures and webcams for Praia da Nazaré are in the Surf Spoting app.