Nazaré Big Wave Cam
The Atlantic canyon that builds 25-metre giants, Nazaré's lighthouse point on a live webcam.
About this view
Praia do Norte, Nazaré: the beach where the ocean goes vertical. An undersea canyon deeper than the Grand Canyon focuses Atlantic swells onto this headland, creating the biggest waves ever ridden. The world record, set here, stands beyond 26 metres.
Big-wave season runs October to March, Portugal time (UTC+0/+1). On forecast days the cliff by the lighthouse fills with thousands of spectators while tow teams on jet skis sling surfers onto moving mountains. On calm summer days, the same water can look positively Mediterranean: the contrast is the story.
Watch the swell charts: when a North Atlantic storm aligns, this live webcam becomes the best seat in world sport. Mornings usually offer the cleanest conditions before the wind rises.
