Nazaré big waves

When and how to see the biggest waves in the world.

• Nazaré's giant waves: when they come and where to watch

  When Nazaré's giant waves come, why Praia do Norte gets them, where to watch from the lighthouse, how to get there from Lisbon, and live cams.

• Nazaré Big Wave Challenge: dates, alerts and where to watch

  The Nazaré Big Wave Challenge has no fixed date: the 2026–27 window, how the yellow and green alerts work, where to watch and how to stream it.