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niyad

(132,396 posts)
1. I saw those waves in the documentary "Maya and the Wave" about
Fri Nov 7, 2025, 11:08 AM
Nov 2025

extreme (insane, thank you) surfing. Nazare is apparently famous for those increedible waves.

GreenWave

(12,640 posts)
2. When you first see a wave of apocalyptic proportions, run for the hills.
Fri Nov 7, 2025, 11:09 AM
Nov 2025

let the magats get up close to it.

niyad

(132,396 posts)
5. People go to Nazare to surf those waves.
Fri Nov 7, 2025, 01:22 PM
Nov 2025

The image is a bit deceptive, the observation deck is not quite that close. It is a major destination for extreme big wave surfers and surfing fans.

niyad

(132,396 posts)
7. As I said upthread, the image perspective is a bit off. I, however, would not want to be
Fri Nov 7, 2025, 01:32 PM
Nov 2025

in the same town!

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