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Where is the biggest wave in the world to surf?

1. NAZARE, PORTUGAL. Nazare is home to the worlds biggest waves, clocking in a record breaking 86ft!



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On January 5, Marcio Freire, a big-wave pioneer and legend, sadly became the first surfer to die at the spot.

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For those into surfing, it is a well-known fact that Newquay in Cornwall is widely known as the surfing capital of the UK, but our data puts Croyde in Devon at the top. Read on to discover the other most sought-after surfing destinations throughout the country.

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The last wave, RIP Márcio Freire On January 5, 2023, Brazilian surfer Márcio Freire died after surfing a big wave in Nazaré.

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Can you swim at Nazare? Yes, you can swim in Nazare! The sea on Nazare's Praia do Norte is much too dangerous for swimming, but the main beach, Praia da Nazare, is a great option during the summer. About 15 minutes down the coast, there is another excellent beach with much calmer waters called Sao Martinho do Porto.

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