Praia do Norte (Nazaré)

Praia do Norte
Beach
View of the beach from the Fort of São Miguel Arcanjo
Praia do Norte
Location of Praia do Norte
Coordinates: 39°36′43″N 9°05′08″W / 39.61194°N 9.08556°W / 39.61194; -9.08556
LocationNazaré, Oeste region and Leiria District, Portugal
Tow-in surfing near the Fort of São Miguel Arcanjo lighthouse
Giant breaking waves in Praia do Norte
The Praia do Norte (North Beach) was listed on the Guinness World Records for the biggest waves ever surfed (formed under the influence of the Nazaré Canyon)

Praia do Norte (‘North Beach’) is a beach located in Nazaré, portuguese Oeste region, which due to its giant white breaking waves is famed for its surfing conditions. Nazaré's waves were listed on the Guinness Book of Records for the biggest waves ever surfed and have also been featured multiple times on the Billabong XXL awards in the categories of Biggest Wave and Ride of the Year.

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