Perfect in winter to see huge waves like nowhere else. Wave breaks sounds like a storm and in sunny days almost every wave creates a rainbow. Perfect to watch from the cliff above. Hope to try the water in summer too!

Visited in February 2023, sunny, 18 degrees in the air and probably 16 in the water, windy and lots of strong and scenic waves. The best ocean side, without many people, only a hand of daring surfers. Lovely to watch from the high level and from beach level.

Today is 31.3.2022 and the weather is lovely. Windy but not bad at all. Not many people. Some fishermen on the beach, few couples walking their dogs, two boats in the sea...just a pleasant walk with cooler wind but not as bad as we will get in England.

Famous beach among surfers because of its huge waves, usually between October and March. The lighthouse is ADA accessible.

When there are big waves, I prefer to go down to the beach since it is less crowded with visitors. On top of that, here the true size of the waves is more fathomable. Currently, there is no safe path down to the beach from the fortress. I saw most people climb down via the rock formation on the southernmost point of the beach, but this is only possible when it is low tide. Otherwise there are some unofficial paths further up the road, or you have to walk/drive all the way around

Must visit!! This beach is Magic! The waves are truly gigantic even on a normal day! One of the best beaches I’ve ever visited.

If you are looking for a beach with water to have a swim then this one is probably not the best spot. But if you love to feel the power of nature at a clean and not so busy beach then this place is just heaven

Magical place to unwind and watch the huge waves crush down the soft sand....

Located in a small fishing town which is now become a world famous site for surfing. Praia do Norte is a 1.5 Km long expanse of golden sand backed by sand dunes. Absolutely stunning, we enjoyed walking along the beach and also from view from the lighthouse. In 2011 the beach hit the headlines when American surfer Garrett McNamara surfed a record-breaking 24 metre wave here. Praia do Norte gets some of the biggest (and most dangerous) waves in the world. Through an accident of geology there is a huge channel of deepwater offshore here pointing directly to this coast. The Nazaré Canyon is 175 kilometres long and 5 kilometres deep; it effectively funnels the Atlantic swells into the beaches of Nazaré producing massive waves, and Praia do Norte taking the brunt of this.

If you're looking for a place to escape and experience the power of nature, Praia do Norte in Nazaré, Portugal is the perfect destination. I had the pleasure of revisiting last Sunday and was blown away by the incredible waves crashing onto the shore. The sound alone was enough to make me feel small and powerless in the face of such immense power. Made me wonder…💭 Whether you're planning a weekend getaway or simply looking for a place to unwind after a long day of work, Praia do Norte won't disappoint. And if you happen to visit on a Sunday, expect to find a few more people than usual. Overall, I highly recommend a visit to Praia do Norte for anyone who wants to witness the beauty and force of the ocean firsthand. It's a truly unforgettable experience that will leave you in awe of the natural world. Perfect spot for over-thinkers 🫶🏻 I love it!

Gorgeous waters but big waves!

Very nice beach! Not crowded at all, good waves in low tide.

Very long and wide beach. Not too many surfers while we were there.

Been here during one of the Big Wave Competitions and what a vibe. You could feel the tension in the air as the waves from "o Canhão da Nazaré" break just below the lighthouse cliff. As surfers ride out of the wave, the crowd cheers, breaking this tension.

much much much better than southern beach (Praia the Nazare) - almost no people, beautiful clean ocean and beach :)

We didn’t get huge waves but this place is awesome!

Very huge beach with amazing waves. Beach ain't sandy it's like gravels. Waves are amazing. Definitely need to go in summer to enjoy waves and sunset.

Such a big, long beach, and mostly empty. There's not a lot of people staying on this beach so it is a perfect place for camping, relaxing or just clearing your head from all the noise and everything. In autumn the waves here are, as the locals say, highest in the world, and the place is full with surfers.

Great day!

Not enough stars for this one... Captivating natural beach ❤️

Nice one, even with the fog!