Praia do Norte Nazaré

Praia do Norte in Nazaré is an exposed Atlantic beach break facing northwest into the open ocean. The spot features a long sandy beach backed by residential development and natural terrain, with a distinctive rocky headland and breakwater structure at its southern extent. The coastline runs northeast-southwest with the water body being the open Atlantic Ocean, providing significant fetch and consistent swell exposure. This location experiences rough water conditions typical of the Portuguese coast, with average waves around 2.1m. Best conditions occur with northeasterly winds (45°) providing side-shore conditions parallel to the beach. The spot suits experienced intermediate to advanced kiters comfortable with ocean conditions, strong currents, and variable bottom topography. Low wind reliability (8.8%) means sessions are seasonal. Kiters should be aware of the rocky features at the southern point, potential rip currents visible in water patterns, and the exposure to Atlantic weather systems. Local knowledge of tidal conditions and seasonal swells is valuable.