Faial Surf Break

Faial Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 32.79° N 16.85° W

Issued: 6 am 22 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Faial sea temperature is
22.0° C

1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Faial surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Faial surf forecast from 22 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 23 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 29 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s period, NW swell with 599 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 23 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with WNW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Faial this week:

The surf forecast for Faial over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Faial in the next 16 days are 1.4m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 29) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 14s period and expected on Friday (Jun 26) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Tue 23rd Jun)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf10PM (Tue 23rd Jun)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Most Powerful 1AM (Mon 29th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Faial over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
WNW
10
1
WNW
9
1.1
NW
9
0.9
NW
9
0.9
NW
8
1
NW
7
1.1
NW
7
0.8
NNW
7
0.9
NNW
7
0.8
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
10
0.7
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
9
1
N
8
1
N
8
0.7
N
10
1
NW
14
1.4
NW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
183
176
176
110
105
99
123
63
68
145
170
161
123
111
85
56
138
133
94
407
599
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
15
NNW
15
NNW
15
NNW
10
NNW
10
W
10
WNW
10
NNW
15
NW
10
NNW
10
NNW
10
WNW
15
NNW
15
N
10
NNW
15
N
15
N
15
N
15
N
15
N
15
NNW
Wind State
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
9:14PM1.76m
9:58AM1.63m
10:18PM1.68m
10:59AM1.65m
11:19PM1.65m
11:53AM1.70m
00:14AM1.66m
12:40PM1.77m
1:02AM1.70m
1:23PM1.84m
1:44AM1.75m
2:02PM1.90m
2:24AM1.79m
Low Tide
2:54PM0.62m
3:41AM0.55m
4:03PM0.66m
4:40AM0.58m
5:09PM0.65m
5:33AM0.58m
6:06PM0.60m
6:22AM0.55m
6:54PM0.53m
7:05AM0.51m
7:36PM0.46m
7:45AM0.45m
8:16PM0.40m
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part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
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part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:58
7:00
7:00
7:00
7:00
7:01
7:01
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:17
9:17
9:19
9:19
9:19
9:19
9:19
 mm
Temp °C
22
22
20
22
21
20
23
22
20
23
23
20
23
22
20
22
21
18
22
22
19
Feels °C
23
22
20
22
22
20
24
23
20
24
24
20
23
22
20
21
20
17
21
21
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
WNW
10
1
WNW
9
1.1
NW
9
0.9
NW
9
0.9
NW
8
1
NW
7
1.1
NW
7
0.8
NNW
7
0.9
NNW
7
0.9
NNW
7
0.9
NNW
7
0.9
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
10
0.7
N
7
0.7
N
7
0.5
WNW
9
0.4
WNW
9
0.7
N
10
1
NW
14
1.4
NW
12
Energy kJ
183
176
176
110
105
99
123
53
68
75
72
161
123
111
51
51
47
31
94
407
599
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNW
11
0.5
N
10
0.4
NNW
10
0.4
NNW
9
0.4
NNW
9
0.3
NNW
8
0.2
N
8
0.7
WNW
8
0.5
WNW
8
0.8
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
0.8
NNW
7
0.7
NNW
7
0.7
N
7
0.7
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
9
0.3
SSW
13
0.4
NW
9
0.4
NW
16
0.3
WNW
8
0.3
WNW
8
Energy kJ
40
53
31
28
27
14
5
63
38
145
170
63
47
45
85
56
34
19
90
14
13
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ENE
6
0.2
ENE
5
0.1
S
11
0.1
NW
8
0.3
NW
8
0.1
NW
8
0.1
S
17
0.2
SSW
16
0.4
NW
12
0.3
SSW
15
0.3
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
14
0.4
N
9
0.3
NW
9
0.2
SSW
13
0.4
WNW
9
0.3
NW
8
0.2
S
12
Energy kJ
3
3
2
3
10
2
6
25
37
42
42
74
68
68
36
25
12
16
25
10
11
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NNW
3
0.5
N
4
0.2
ENE
4
0.4
NNW
7
1
N
8
1
N
8
1
N
5
1.3
N
9
1.4
NNE
6
Energy kJ
2
7
2
20
138
133
53
293
119
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
21
26
19
26
13
0
0
17
19
13
17
0
17
17
17
17
26
26
26
19
19
Best forecast wave conditions in Madeira
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
2
1
1
2
3
3
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
5
5
5
7
8
8
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
6
6
6
7
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Information about the Faial Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Faial provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Faial can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Faial 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 (Faial) 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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Faial may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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