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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Faial this week:
The surf forecast for Faial over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 23) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Faial in the next 12 days are 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 27) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 25) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Tue 23rd Apr) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sun 28th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sat 27th Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Faial over the next 12 days.
Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 |
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| Energy (?) | 103 | 382 | 459 | 293 | 263 | 276 | 261 | 300 | 183 | 146 | 131 | 147 | 184 | 1978 | 3638 | 1805 | 1338 | 951 | 815 | 678 | 685 | 783 | 742 | 404 | 422 | 364 | 387 | 538 | 514 | 340 | 395 | 355 | 282 | 248 | 242 | 229 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:41PM 2.06 | 2:53AM 2.07 | 3:10PM 2.08 | 3:24AM 2.04 | 3:40PM 2.07 | 3:56AM 1.98 | 4:12PM 2.02 | 4:30AM 1.89 | 4:47PM 1.95 | 5:09AM 1.79 | 5:29PM 1.86 | 5:56AM 1.67 | 6:22PM 1.77 | 7:00AM 1.57 | 7:32PM 1.70 | 8:24AM 1.52 | 8:56PM 1.72 | 9:53AM 1.58 | 10:15PM 1.82 | 11:05AM 1.72 | 11:20PM 1.97 | 12:01PM 1.89 | 12:15AM 2.13 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:44PM 0.22 | 8:58AM 0.18 | 9:15PM 0.21 | 9:27AM 0.20 | 9:47PM 0.23 | 9:58AM 0.26 | 10:20PM 0.29 | 10:31AM 0.34 | 10:58PM 0.37 | 11:09AM 0.44 | 11:44PM 0.48 | 11:56AM 0.55 | 12:43AM 0.57 | 1:00PM 0.66 | 2:04AM 0.62 | 2:24PM 0.70 | 3:34AM 0.57 | 3:53PM 0.65 | 4:49AM 0.42 | 5:04PM 0.52 | 5:47AM 0.25 | 6:02PM 0.36 | ||||||||||||||
Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:28 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:43 | - | - | 8:44 | - | - | 8:45 | - | - | 8:45 | - | - | 8:45 | - | - | 8:46 | - | - | 8:47 | - | - | 8:47 | - | - | 8:49 | - | - | 8:50 | - | - | 8:51 | - | - | 8:51 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 20 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 |
| Feels °C (?) | 19 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 12 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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