Nazaré: the biggest waves in the world
Praia do Norte is well known by surfing aficionados as well as by those who love strong emotions and spectacular images. Big wave riders from all over the world come to this beach break in Nazaré, Portugal to surf the world's biggest waves. From October through March you can find these giant waves, which also bring a lot of tourists to Nazaré.
Click through this gallery and be amazed by the breathtaking images!
Nazaré
From October through March you can find these giant waves, which also bring a lot of tourists to Nazaré.
Attraction
People gather at the beach to look at the big waves.
Blue world
Australian surfer Ross Clarke-Jones surfs an impressive wave while the public watches.
Mountain
When compared to the surfer, this wave looks like a real mountain.
Respectful wave
A fearless surfer rides a wave, managing to escape the lip.
Tow in
Two surfers are towed in and prepare to ride the powerful waves.
Respect
A surfer prepares to go in and face the powerful waves of Nazaré.
Challenge
Another surfer takes on an imposing wave at Praia do Norte.
Fort in the foreground
A big wave rider surfs another wave in Nazaré.
Magnitude
Another surfer drops in on a massive wave.
Fearless
Many people come together to observe the courage of the surfers who face these waves.
No fear
Surfer Sebastian Steudtner seems to be flying over a huge wave.
Power
A man observes the powerful Praia do Norte waves.
Fun
A close-up of one of the information boards, completely covered in stickers.
No mistakes
The giant waves seem to be chasing this brave surfer.
