Faial Surf Break

Faial Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 32.79° N 16.85° W

Issued: 12 pm 13 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Faial sea temperature is
20.2° C

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 13 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 18 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 17 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 12s period, NW swell with 298 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 18 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period with NW 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 Thursday (Jun 18) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Faial in the next 16 days are 1.1m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 17) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Thu 18th Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 10s
Best Surf 1PM (Thu 18th Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 10s
Most Powerful 7AM (Wed 17th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 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 Mon morning, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NW
12
0.9
NW
12
1.2
N
8
1.1
N
6
1
N
6
1.1
N
6
0.9
NNE
6
0.8
NNE
6
0.5
WNW
8
0.4
NNW
10
0.6
NW
12
0.9
NW
11
1.1
NW
11
0.9
NW
11
0.9
NW
10
0.6
NW
10
0.6
NW
10
0.5
WNW
9
0.7
WNW
8
0.7
WNW
8
0.7
WNW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
187
209
173
100
78
80
47
39
39
33
86
202
273
194
173
79
76
46
58
52
51
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
15
NNW
15
NW
15
NNW
10
N
15
NNW
15
N
15
N
10
NNW
5
N
10
N
10
NNW
10
N
10
N
10
NW
10
NNW
5
NNW
5
WNW
0
SSE
0
WNW
5
WSW
Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
glassy
glassy
glassy
High Tide
1:15PM2.10m
1:41AM2.09m
2:06PM2.21m
2:34AM2.14m
2:56PM2.29m
3:25AM2.13m
3:45PM2.32m
4:17AM2.08m
4:36PM2.31m
5:08AM2.00m
5:27PM2.24m
6:01AM1.89m
6:19PM2.14m
Low Tide
7:27PM0.17m
7:49AM0.13m
8:20PM0.06m
8:38AM0.10m
9:12PM0.00m
9:27AM0.10m
10:05PM0.00m
10:16AM0.14m
10:57PM0.05m
11:05AM0.22m
11:50PM0.15m
11:56AM0.32m
00:45AM0.26m
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:58
6:58
6:58
6:58
6:58
6:58
6:58
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:15
9:15
9:15
9:16
9:16
9:16
9:17
 mm
Temp °C
22
22
17
22
22
18
23
22
19
22
21
19
22
21
18
22
22
19
22
22
20
Feels °C
21
22
16
21
22
17
23
22
20
23
23
20
23
21
18
23
23
20
23
25
23
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NW
12
0.9
NW
12
0.8
NW
11
0.7
ENE
8
0.5
ENE
8
0.5
WNW
9
0.5
WNW
9
0.5
WNW
8
0.6
NNE
6
0.4
WNW
8
0.6
NW
12
0.9
NW
11
1.1
NW
11
0.9
NW
11
0.9
NW
10
0.6
NW
10
0.6
NW
10
0.5
WNW
9
0.7
WNW
8
0.7
WNW
8
0.7
WNW
8
Energy kJ
187
209
145
62
39
49
44
39
24
24
86
202
273
194
173
79
76
46
58
52
51
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
ENE
9
0.8
ENE
9
0.7
ENE
8
0.6
NW
11
0.5
NW
10
0.5
NW
10
0.5
NW
10
0.4
NW
9
0.5
WNW
8
0.4
NNE
5
0.4
WNW
8
0.4
NNE
5
0.4
NE
5
0.4
NE
5
0.4
NE
5
0.6
WNW
10
0.5
WNW
9
0.5
NW
9
0.4
NE
6
0.3
NE
6
0.3
NW
8
Energy kJ
70
86
61
71
53
49
47
22
39
11
22
9
8
8
10
63
48
40
11
5
11
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNW
8
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.4
WNW
10
0.4
WNW
10
0.4
ENE
8
0.3
ENE
8
0.3
ENE
7
0.3
NNW
11
0.4
NNW
10
0.3
NNE
5
0.4
WNW
7
0.3
WNW
10
0.3
WNW
10
0.2
N
10
0.4
NE
5
0.4
NE
6
0.4
NE
6
0.4
NW
9
0.4
NW
9
0.3
NE
6
Energy kJ
25
57
32
39
41
23
12
10
23
33
5
17
20
20
8
10
14
11
28
19
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NNE
7
0.9
N
7
1.2
N
8
1.1
N
6
1
N
6
1.1
N
6
0.9
NNE
6
0.8
NNE
6
0.5
NE
5
Energy kJ
71
86
173
100
78
80
43
36
11
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
17
17
22
26
26
26
26
26
13
13
13
13
13
19
13
13
0
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Madeira
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
2
2
1
3
3
3
2
1
2
3
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
4
5
4
5
4
8
4
8
9
9
9
6
5
5
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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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