The giant waves appear off Nazaré every winter, just as they have for thousands of years.

The Big Waves season in Nazare – Portugal, is between October and March (winter season in Portugal, but April works too in some years).

The giant waves take place on Praia do Norte in Nazare. The best place to observe is on sítio da Nazaré, next to the lighthouse (Fort of São Miguel Arcanjo), on the north side.