Nazaré Mid Tide Surf Spots
Mid Tide Surf Spots
Nazaré
Nazaré
Nazaré is known for Europes epicenter of big wave surfing. Beginning in November and lasting until February is the big wave season. Since 2011, the Big Wave Challenge at the renowned Praia do Norte has drawn attention from around the globe, making Nazaré a well-known surfing destination. Only for the brave, though! Nazare is a stunningly beautiful town. It has all the seafood taverns and cobblestone streets you could want. Traditional Portuguese frontispieces and red-tiled roofs are present.
Mid Tide
Mid tide is the time that is exactly between the tides, i.e. about 3 hours after high tide and before low tide or the other way around. Surfing at mid tide – as a rule of thumb – means the in between of of fast and hollow waves that occur during low tide and softer waves during High Tide.
