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Faial surfForecast / Madeira / Portugal
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Saturday 17 May 2025 WEST
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 Saturday (May 17) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4ft and 12s period with a secondary swell of 3ft and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Faial in the next 12 days are 6ft 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 17) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1ft 5s period and expected on Saturday (May 17) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Sat 17th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Sat 17th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sat 17th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Faial over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
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| Energy (?) | 409 | 1197 | 543 | 458 | 423 | 354 | 196 | 148 | 136 | 309 | 263 | 222 | 198 | 194 | 263 | 271 | 248 | 216 | 284 | 352 | 445 | 463 | 376 | 246 | 156 | 118 | 206 | 111 | 123 | 99 | 174 | 218 | 193 | 255 | 309 | 322 |
Wind (mph) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- off | glass | glass | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | 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 | on | on | on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (ft) | 5:45PM 5.94 | 6:12AM 5.25 | 6:37PM 5.77 | 7:13AM 5.09 | 7:40PM 5.68 | 8:26AM 5.05 | 8:50PM 5.77 | 9:40AM 5.28 | 9:58PM 6 | 10:46AM 5.71 | 11:00PM 6.37 | 11:43AM 6.2 | 11:57PM 6.76 | 12:33PM 6.69 | 12:50AM 7.05 | 1:21PM 7.12 | 1:42AM 7.25 | 2:08PM 7.38 | 2:32AM 7.25 | 2:54PM 7.51 | 3:21AM 7.09 | 3:41PM 7.48 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (ft) | 11:21AM 1.71 | 12:02AM 1.77 | 12:09PM 1.97 | 1:01AM 1.94 | 1:10PM 2.17 | 2:10AM 1.94 | 2:22PM 2.23 | 3:23AM 1.74 | 3:38PM 2.07 | 4:28AM 1.35 | 4:45PM 1.71 | 5:25AM 0.92 | 5:45PM 1.25 | 6:17AM 0.52 | 6:38PM 0.75 | 7:05AM 0.23 | 7:29PM 0.36 | 7:52AM 0.1 | 8:19PM 0.07 | 8:38AM 0.13 | 9:08PM 0 | 9:24AM 0.33 | 9:58PM 0.13 | |||||||||||||
Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:07 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 9:00 | - | - | 9:00 | - | - | 9:00 | - | - | 9:01 | - | - | 9:02 | - | - | 9:02 | - | - | 9:04 | - | - | 9:05 | - | - | 9:05 | - | - | 9:06 | - | - | 9:07 | - | - | 9:07 | - |
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Rain (in) | - | 0.0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °F | 66 | 64 | 61 | 66 | 66 | 63 | 68 | 66 | 64 | 68 | 68 | 63 | 68 | 70 | 64 | 70 | 70 | 66 | 70 | 70 | 63 | 70 | 72 | 66 | 72 | 72 | 66 | 72 | 70 | 64 | 68 | 68 | 63 | 70 | 70 | 64 |
| Feels °F (?) | 68 | 63 | 55 | 63 | 64 | 61 | 72 | 68 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 59 | 64 | 68 | 63 | 70 | 70 | 66 | 68 | 68 | 61 | 70 | 73 | 66 | 72 | 72 | 66 | 70 | 68 | 64 | 66 | 66 | 61 | 70 | 68 | 64 |
Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 68°F on Mon morning, min 61°F on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 70°F on Wed afternoon, min 63°F on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 72°F on Sat afternoon, min 63°F on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 72°F on Mon morning, min 61°F on Tue 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.
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