Praia do Norte da Nazaré
Nazaré, Leiria · Centro
About the Beach
Praia do Norte is the setting for the world's biggest big-wave surfing records, where the surf legend Garrett McNamara rode a 30-metre wave in 2011. The submarine sandbar — the Nazaré Canyon — creates unique conditions for extraordinarily large waves, especially in autumn and winter. In summer, it is a quiet beach with good bathing conditions.
Length: 2.0 km
Amenities and Services
Amenities confirmed by Câmara Municipal de Nazaré, which reviewed this page at our request.
Water Quality
Beach conditions
Measured at the IPMA station in Alcobaça, 14.7 km from here, at 23:00.
Water temperature is not measured at this beach. Value modelled by Open-Meteo for 01:30.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Praia do Norte da Nazaré have a lifeguard?
Yes — Praia do Norte da Nazaré has a lifeguard station during the bathing season.
Does Praia do Norte da Nazaré hold a Blue Flag?
Praia do Norte da Nazaré does not currently hold the Blue Flag certification.
Is there parking at Praia do Norte da Nazaré?
Yes, there is parking near Praia do Norte da Nazaré.
When is the bathing season at Praia do Norte da Nazaré?
The bathing season at Praia do Norte da Nazaré runs officially from 1 July to 31 August 2026, as set by the annual bathing season decree. During this period the support facilities are operational and the lifeguard is on duty. Outside this period, access is free but unsupervised.
Are there restaurants near Praia do Norte da Nazaré?
There is no confirmed information about food and drink directly at Praia do Norte da Nazaré. We recommend checking options in the area before you visit.
Can I bring my dog to Praia do Norte da Nazaré?
We have no confirmed information for Praia do Norte da Nazaré specifically. As a general rule, dogs are not allowed on Portuguese beaches during the bathing season, which at this beach runs from 1 July to 31 August 2026, except where a dedicated dog area exists; outside that period the rules are considerably more relaxed. Each municipality decides by local bylaw, so check with the Nazaré town council or the signs on site.
Sources
Last updated: 2026-08-13
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