Nazare Big Wave Challenge Gets Yellow Alert, Could Run Saturday in Giant Waves
70-foot plus waves predicted for Portuguese big wave tow surfing competition.
Surf Forecasts:

The surf forecast for Lusty Glaze over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Dec 12) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 18s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Lusty Glaze in the next 12 days are 5.0m 22s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Dec 18) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Fri 12th Dec) | 13ft (4.0m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Fri 12th Dec) | 13ft (4.0m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Thu 18th Dec) | 16ft (5.0m) 22s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lusty Glaze over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Sun night, calm by Mon morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu morning, min 8°C on Tue night). Mainly near gales. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | |||||||||||||||||
| PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |||
Rating (10 max) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | WNW | W | W | W | W | WNW | W | WNW | WNW | ||
| Period(s) (?) | 18 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 16 | ||
Wave (?)Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11646 | 8225 | 4371 | 2753 | 2253 | 3000 | 3591 | 3802 | 2993 | 2760 | 2733 | 3023 | 2976 | 2341 | 1507 | 2217 | 5505 | 20352 | 14787 | 6085 | 2731 | |||
Wind (km/h) | W | SW | SSW | SSW | SSW | SSW | S | SSW | NW | WNW | N | N | NNW | S | SSW | SSW | SSW | S | S | S | WSW | ||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 11:25PM 4.84 | 11:53AM 5.01 | 12:31AM 4.78 | 12:58PM 4.94 | 1:33AM 4.87 | 1:57PM 5.00 | 2:26AM 5.05 | 2:47PM 5.14 | 3:11AM 5.27 | 3:32PM 5.32 | 3:53AM 5.49 | 4:12PM 5.50 | 4:31AM 5.69 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:23PM 1.70 | 5:46AM 1.91 | 6:27PM 1.83 | 6:51AM 1.97 | 7:27PM 1.83 | 7:52AM 1.89 | 8:21PM 1.74 | 8:45AM 1.73 | 9:08PM 1.59 | 9:31AM 1.53 | 9:50PM 1.41 | 10:12AM 1.32 | 10:29PM 1.24 | 10:51AM 1.13 | |||||||||
Fri 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 8:11 | - | - | 8:11 | - | - | 8:12 | - | - | 8:14 | - | - | 8:15 | - | - | 8:15 | - | - | 8:15 | ||
| Sunset | 4:15 | - | - | 4:15 | - | - | 4:15 | - | - | 4:15 | - | - | 4:15 | - | - | 4:15 | - | - | 4:16 | - | - | ||
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 11 | 15 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 2 | ||
| Temp. °C | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 7 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 2 | ||

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The above surf forecast table for Lusty Glaze provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Lusty Glaze can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Lusty Glaze surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Lusty Glaze) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
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Are you planning a holiday in North Cornwall? If you are looking for accommodation near Lusty Glaze, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in North Cornwall, consider staying in Newquay which is 2 km (1 miles) away. Other places in and around North Cornwall where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Padstow which is 17 km (11 miles) away, Truro, Saint Austell and Bodmin.

