Faial surfForecast / Madeira / Portugal

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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
20.1° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Faial surf forecast from 1 Jun 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 7 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 12s period, NNW swell with 1,427 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Faial this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Faial in the next 16 days are 2.2m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 07) 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 15s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1AM (Sun 7th Jun)7ft (2.2m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
2
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
NE
7
1.6
NE
7
1
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
11
1.4
WNW
13
1.3
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
12
1.7
NE
7
1.8
NNE
6
0.9
NW
12
1.3
NW
14
1.5
WNW
12
1.6
NW
12
1.6
NW
11
1.1
N
10
1.2
NNW
9
2.2
NNW
12
1.6
NW
12
1.4
NW
12
2
NNE
7
2.2
NE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
239
246
247
270
690
500
392
271
249
252
586
680
666
553
231
227
1427
644
497
353
489
Wind (km/h)
15
N
15
N
15
N
15
N
15
N
15
N
15
N
15
NW
20
NNW
25
NNW
20
NNW
15
N
15
NNW
15
NW
15
NW
20
NNW
20
NNE
20
NNE
20
NNE
20
N
20
N
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
3:49AM1.83m
4:05PM1.97m
4:25AM1.77m
4:42PM1.93m
5:03AM1.71m
5:21PM1.88m
5:43AM1.65m
6:03PM1.83m
6:29AM1.60m
6:49PM1.78m
7:22AM1.57m
7:41PM1.75m
8:22AM1.57m
Low Tide
9:40PM0.33m
9:46AM0.38m
10:17PM0.37m
10:21AM0.42m
10:56PM0.42m
10:59AM0.47m
11:37PM0.49m
11:38AM0.53m
00:22AM0.54m
12:23PM0.59m
1:12AM0.57m
1:16PM0.64m
2:08AM0.57m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:00
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>
9:09
9:09
9:10
9:10
9:12
9:12
9:13
9:13
Temp °C
21
18
21
21
17
22
22
20
22
21
17
21
21
19
22
22
18
19
19
16
22
20
18
21
21
15
21
21
19
20
19
15
19
20
18
22
21
17
17
17
14
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
9
1
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
11
1.4
WNW
13
1.3
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
12
1
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
10
0.9
NW
12
1.3
NW
14
1.5
WNW
12
1.6
NW
12
1.6
NW
11
1
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
10
2.2
NNW
12
1.6
NW
12
1.4
NW
12
1.1
WNW
12
0.9
NNW
10
Energy kJ
120
94
247
270
690
500
392
242
166
209
586
680
666
553
218
111
1427
644
497
347
135
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
15
0.6
WNW
15
0.4
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.5
NW
13
0.7
WNW
10
1
WNW
11
0.2
S
12
0.2
S
12
1
NE
6
0.7
NE
6
0.7
ENE
6
0.6
WNW
10
0.7
NNW
11
0.9
NNW
11
0.9
NNW
10
0.9
WNW
11
Energy kJ
83
75
71
148
63
35
35
35
87
85
234
12
11
78
40
34
77
128
194
176
176
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
12
0.3
WNW
13
0.2
NNW
12
0.4
SSW
14
0.3
NNW
10
0.2
NNW
10
0.2
NNW
10
0.1
NW
14
0.3
SSW
13
0.6
NW
16
0.2
S
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.1
N
9
0.2
S
12
0.1
S
12
0.4
NW
14
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
14
0.2
S
13
0.2
S
12
0.2
S
12
Energy kJ
11
33
14
70
22
9
9
8
34
208
12
14
2
11
3
52
2
4
13
12
11
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
NE
7
1.6
NE
7
1.3
NE
7
1.3
NE
7
1.6
NE
6
1.8
NE
7
1.8
NE
7
1.7
NE
7
1.8
NNE
6
1.8
NNE
6
1.8
NNE
6
1.7
NNE
6
1.2
NE
6
1.2
NE
6
1.1
N
10
1.2
NNW
9
0.4
ENE
6
1.4
NNE
6
1.6
NNE
6
2
NNE
7
2.2
NE
7
Energy kJ
239
246
174
159
178
275
308
271
249
252
260
220
113
116
231
227
15
131
190
353
489
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
3
3
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
Distance (km)
17
17
17
17
17
17
19
12
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
Best forecast wave conditions in Madeira
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
3
3
1
1
4
2
2
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
2
2
3
4
2
4
2
2
3
2
4
4
1
2
4
2
2
4
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
4
5
5
5
5
4
5
6
5
9
9
7
8
9
8
9
7
8
9
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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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