
Surf Forecasts:
Faial surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 11 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, NW swell with 338 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s 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 Monday (Jul 13) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period. 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 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sat 11th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Faial over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 20°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 9 | NW 5 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 9 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | N 9 | NNW 8 | N 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
18 | 23 | 23 | 27 | 34 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 18 | 140 | 151 | 233 | 167 | 252 | 206 | 175 | 171 | 146 | 158 | 118 | 66 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:58PM1.76m | 9:45AM1.70m | 10:12PM1.75m | 10:57AM1.77m | 11:27PM1.80m | 12:04PM1.90m | 00:34AM1.89m | 1:03PM2.05m | 1:34AM2.00m | 1:57PM2.20m | 2:27AM2.08m | 2:47PM2.32m | 3:17AM2.12m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:38PM0.60m | 3:21AM0.49m | 3:53PM0.59m | 4:33AM0.47m | 5:10PM0.50m | 5:42AM0.41m | 6:20PM0.37m | 6:44AM0.31m | 7:21PM0.21m | 7:40AM0.21m | 8:16PM0.08m | 8:30AM0.13m | 9:07PM-0.01m | ||||||||
7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:15 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 25 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 9 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | N 9 | NNW 8 | N 8 |
18 | 11 | 8 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 83 | 151 | 233 | 167 | 252 | 206 | 175 | 171 | 146 | 158 | 118 | 66 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | ENE 5 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | NNW 12 | NW 11 | WNW 8 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | NW 7 |
15 | 23 | 23 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 25 | 24 | 15 | 33 | 87 | 90 | 83 | 104 | 103 | 86 | 85 | 113 | 107 | 104 | 23 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 5 | NNE 5 | NW 12 | NNW 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | NW 10 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 14 | N 7 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | SSW 13 |
7 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 22 | 21 | 106 | 74 | 63 | 19 | 1 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 4 | 9 | 60 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 3 | — | NW 3 | NW 4 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
1 | — | 2 | 27 | 34 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 35 | 140 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 35 | 525 | 699 | 525 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 |
Best forecast wave conditions in Madeira | |||||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal | |||||||||||||||||||||
Header Global | |||||||||||||||||||||
- Map Icons:
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)
Wind Speed (km/h)
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.










