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Praia do Norte, Portugal

There isn’t a traditional break to Praia do Norte. Waves here are produced when an underwater canyon funnels water to the surface, resulting in waves so unpredictable that surfers never expect to see the same thing twice. It’s desirability as a go-to destination are debatable, but when the right wave is produced here it is glorious.

And if the size and force of the waves weren’t enough in the first video, hopefully the second convinces you.