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Friends, what a scare! 😱 Nazaré has once again shown why it's synonymous with oceanic power. An intense swell, combined with the sharp drop in temperatures during the European winter, caused the sea to grow significantly at Praia do Norte. This powerful Atlantic depression called Ingrid hit the Portuguese coast, bringing high tide, strong winds, rain, and intense cold, which greatly increased the size of the waves in Nazaré and other parts of the west coast of Portugal. This combination of storm and rough seas intensified the swell to HUGE proportions in the North Atlantic. Throughout the day, the waves reached between 7 and 9 meters, with heavier sets appearing at the peaks, a direct result of the energy concentrated by the Nazaré Canyon. The scenario was one of very rough seas, strong winds, and irregular wave formation, which makes accurate measurements difficult and also hinders the practice of surfing in clean conditions. Even without breaking historical records, the day made it onto the list of the season's great episodes: a dense, gray, and powerful Atlantic, the kind that reminds us that in Nazaré the spectacle isn't choreographed, it's always wild. 💙 🌊🌊🌊👀

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