Nazaré walking tour with the funicular
2 hours · Guided walk through the old town and up to Sítio with a local guide.
The blog
Nazaré guides & deep-dives.
Long-form articles to help you plan, time and make the most of a trip to the world's biggest-wave town.
Events
The TUDOR Nazaré Big Wave Challenge: Dates, How to Watch, and What to Expect
How the world's biggest wave-riding contest actually works — the holding period, the 24-hour call, where to watch it for free, and what we know so far about the 2026/27 window.
7 min read
Forecast
How Big Will the Waves Be This Week? Understanding the Nazaré Forecast
Wave height alone doesn't tell you if Nazaré is about to go off. Here's what period, direction, wind and tide actually mean, and how we turn them into our Big Wave Score.
9 min read
Trip planning
Nazaré Winter Weather: What to Expect and What to Pack
Big-wave season means big-storm weather. Month-by-month temperatures and rainfall, what the clifftop actually feels like, and exactly what to pack.
7 min read
History
The History of Big-Wave Surfing at Nazaré: From McNamara to the World Record
Fifteen years ago, nobody surfed Praia do Norte. Here's how a Portuguese fishing town became the biggest-wave arena on Earth — and how the records that followed actually get measured.
10 min read
Safety
Is It Safe to Watch the Big Waves at Nazaré? A Visitor's Safety Guide
The waves are genuinely dangerous — but not in the way most visitors expect. What the real risks are at the lighthouse viewpoint, and how to watch safely.
6 min read
Big-wave season
Nazaré vs. Mavericks vs. Jaws: How the World's Big-Wave Spots Compare
Three breaks, three different mechanisms, and an ongoing argument about what "biggest" even means. Here's how Nazaré actually compares to California's Mavericks and Maui's Jaws.
8 min read
Big-wave season
When do the giant waves actually happen in Nazaré?
The honest answer about timing the big-wave season — peak months, swell windows and how much lead time you really get.
8 min read
Where to watch
The best (free) spots to watch the big waves
The lighthouse fort, the cliff trail north, and the one spot locals avoid. Plus practical tips on parking and timing.
5 min read
Surfing
Is Nazaré good for beginner surfers?
Yes — but not where you think. Why the town beach is great for first-timers, and why you should stay out of Praia do Norte.
4 min read
Nazaré tours & experiences
Photo tour: sea, culture and landscapes
3 hours · A guided photography walk through Nazaré's fishing quarter, seafront and viewpoints.