Faial surfForecast / Madeira / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Wednesday 22 Apr 2026 WEST
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Faial surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Faial sea temperature is
17.6° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 Wednesday (Apr 22) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Faial in the next 16 days are 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 23) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 26) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Wed 22nd Apr)8ft (2.5m) 12s
Best Surf 7PM (Wed 22nd Apr)8ft (2.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 4AM (Thu 23rd Apr)10ft (3.0m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
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)
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
1
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
NNW
12
2.1
NW
12
2.5
NW
12
2.5
NW
11
1.9
WNW
10
2.2
WNW
11
2
NW
11
1.8
NW
11
1.6
NW
10
1.2
NW
10
1.2
NW
9
0.9
NW
9
0.8
NW
8
1.3
NE
6
1.4
NE
6
1.5
NNE
7
1.5
NNE
7
1
WNW
14
1.2
WNW
13
1.3
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1277
1234
1902
1638
806
1220
915
698
530
286
246
118
84
112
152
199
192
400
491
501
380
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
5
WSW
5
SW
5
SSW
5
NW
5
WNW
5
NNW
10
NNE
10
NNW
10
NNE
10
N
15
NNW
15
N
15
N
15
NNW
15
NNW
15
NNW
15
NNW
15
NNW
15
N
15
NW
cross-off
glassy
off
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
High Tide
6:42PM1.90m
7:29AM1.63m
7:58PM1.79m
8:58AM1.55m
9:25PM1.76m
10:25AM1.58m
10:44PM1.82m
11:32AM1.68m
11:45PM1.91m
12:22PM1.80m
00:33AM1.98m
1:03PM1.91m
1:14AM2.04m
Low Tide
12:16PM0.47m
1:10AM0.44m
1:27PM0.63m
2:38AM0.54m
2:58PM0.70m
4:10AM0.53m
4:26PM0.66m
5:21AM0.45m
5:33PM0.56m
6:13AM0.35m
6:23PM0.45m
6:53AM0.28m
7:05PM0.36m
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
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7:30
7:28
7:28
7:26
7:24
7:24
7:22
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8:42
8:42
8:43
8:44
8:45
8:45
8:45
Temp °C
18
18
16
19
19
17
19
18
16
18
17
15
18
18
16
19
19
15
19
19
15
16
17
16
19
19
18
18
17
15
17
15
13
16
16
14
17
17
13
17
17
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
NNW
12
2.1
NW
12
2.5
NW
12
2.5
NW
11
1.9
WNW
10
2.2
WNW
11
2
NW
11
1.8
NW
11
1.6
NW
10
1.2
NW
10
1.2
NW
9
0.9
NW
9
0.8
NW
8
0.6
NNW
8
0.7
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
1
WNW
14
1.2
WNW
13
1.3
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
12
Energy kJ
1277
1234
1902
1638
806
1220
915
698
530
286
246
118
84
48
77
184
173
400
491
501
380
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NNW
16
1.3
NNW
14
0.3
S
13
0.2
S
12
1.1
NW
11
0.3
NNE
11
0.3
NNE
11
0.3
NNE
10
0.3
NNE
10
0.7
WNW
9
0.2
NNE
9
0.5
W
8
0.5
E
6
0.3
WNW
7
0.6
WNW
11
0.4
NW
8
0.5
WNW
17
0.7
WNW
9
0.6
ENE
8
0.6
ENE
8
0.5
ENE
7
Energy kJ
447
630
30
12
293
23
22
20
19
82
8
33
21
9
98
18
170
86
48
45
31
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
16
0.2
S
12
0.2
S
12
0.2
S
12
0.2
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.3
NE
10
0.1
S
12
0.2
NNE
8
0.2
WNW
13
0.3
WNW
10
0.5
NW
9
0.1
NW
19
0.2
NNW
8
0.7
ENE
7
0.5
WNW
9
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
15
Energy kJ
34
34
5
5
11
11
11
9
2
14
3
7
18
18
36
15
7
57
44
4
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
3
0.4
NE
3
0.4
NE
4
0.8
NE
4
1
NNE
5
1.3
NE
6
1.4
NE
6
1.5
NNE
7
1.5
NNE
7
1.4
NNE
7
1.4
NNE
7
1.4
NNE
7
1.4
NNE
7
Energy kJ
3
3
4
19
44
112
152
199
192
158
173
168
171
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
0
0
13
13
13
19
19
26
26
26
12
19
19
19
19
19
19
Best forecast wave conditions in Madeira
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
2
1
2
1
4
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
7
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
7
4
4
6
5
9
8
7
4
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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.

Faial is 16 km (10 miles) from Funchal. If you plan a holiday in Madeira, look for hotels and other accommodation in Funchal. Funchal has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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