The small fishing town of Nazaré, located on Portugal’s Atlantic coast, has become one of the most iconic big wave surfing destinations in the world.
Each winter, monstrous waves as high as 25 meters (82 feet) rise at Praia do Norte, powered by the unique Nazaré Canyon, an underwater geological formation that channels the raw energy of the Atlantic straight toward the shoreline.
The world record for the highest wave ever surfed was set right here: Sebastian Steudtner from Germany rode a mind-blowing 26.21-meter (86-foot) wave in 2020 — a historic moment in surfing history.
WeatherStory – Capturing the Giants of the Atlantic
We at WeatherStory were on location in Nazaré when the ocean unleashed its full force, with towering waves reaching up to 25 meters. Armed with high-end camera gear, we documented this awe-inspiring natural spectacle — with crashing waves, salt spray, and the fearless energy of big wave surfers pushing the limits.
Our footage was featured across German-speaking TV channels and online platforms, reaching a massive prime-time audience of millions. Nazaré is where the raw power of nature meets the courage of humankind — and that’s exactly the kind of story we love to tell.
