Faial surfForecast / Madeira / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Monday 25 May 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
19.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 (May 27) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s is also forecast. 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 1.3m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 14s period and expected on Saturday (May 30) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Wed 27th May)4ft (1.2m) 11s
Best Surf 4AM (Wed 27th May)4ft (1.2m) 11s
Most Powerful 7PM (Mon 25th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 13s

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 Tue morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
NE
7
1
NW
14
1.3
NW
13
1.3
NW
12
1.3
NW
12
1.1
NW
12
1
NW
11
0.8
NW
10
0.6
NW
10
0.7
NW
11
0.6
NW
11
1
WNW
9
1
NW
10
0.9
NW
10
0.8
NW
10
0.9
WNW
12
1.4
WNW
12
1.4
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
178
373
527
479
463
343
220
141
76
128
96
141
212
167
113
237
550
477
313
353
281
Wind (km/h)
10
NNE
15
NE
5
N
10
N
5
N
10
NW
15
NW
15
NNW
10
NW
10
NNW
10
NNW
10
NW
15
NNW
15
N
15
NNW
15
N
15
N
15
N
15
N
15
N
15
NNW
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
10:50AM1.66m
11:05PM1.82m
11:44AM1.74m
11:58PM1.83m
12:29PM1.82m
00:43AM1.85m
1:08PM1.89m
1:23AM1.86m
1:44PM1.95m
2:01AM1.88m
2:19PM1.99m
2:37AM1.88m
2:53PM2.00m
3:13AM1.86m
Low Tide
4:53PM0.60m
5:31AM0.45m
5:48PM0.54m
6:15AM0.41m
6:35PM0.47m
6:53AM0.38m
7:16PM0.41m
7:29AM0.36m
7:53PM0.36m
8:03AM0.34m
8:28PM0.32m
8:37AM0.34m
9:04PM0.31m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:03
7:01
7:01
7:01
7:01
7:01
7:00
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:05
9:06
9:07
9:07
9:07
9:08
9:08
Temp °C
20
21
17
22
22
18
20
20
17
21
20
17
20
20
16
20
20
17
21
22
18
19
21
18
22
23
19
19
19
16
21
20
16
19
19
15
18
18
15
20
21
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NNW
15
1
NW
14
1.3
NW
13
1.3
NW
12
1.3
NW
12
1.1
NW
12
1
NW
11
0.8
NW
10
0.6
NW
10
0.8
NE
8
0.7
NE
8
1
WNW
9
1
NW
10
0.9
NW
10
0.8
NW
10
0.9
WNW
12
1.4
WNW
12
1.4
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
11
Energy kJ
150
373
527
479
463
343
220
141
76
82
69
141
212
167
113
237
550
477
313
353
281
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NW
9
0.5
WNW
8
1.1
NE
6
0.7
ENE
7
0.6
ENE
8
0.5
ENE
7
0.5
ENE
8
0.5
ENE
8
0.5
ENE
8
0.7
NW
11
0.6
NW
11
0.7
NW
10
0.9
WNW
9
0.6
W
9
0.6
WNW
9
0.9
NW
9
0.3
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
13
0.5
NW
13
0.3
S
18
0.4
SSW
17
Energy kJ
39
40
85
38
45
31
35
35
33
128
96
106
119
57
58
120
40
35
88
55
93
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
WNW
8
0.4
NW
9
0.4
WNW
9
0.6
N
6
0.5
N
6
0.4
NNE
6
0.4
SSW
15
0.5
S
16
0.5
NW
12
0.5
S
15
0.6
WNW
8
0.7
NE
8
0.7
NE
7
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.3
NW
9
0.2
S
19
0.3
S
18
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
12
Energy kJ
41
28
25
27
18
12
75
127
71
113
47
60
54
75
70
70
13
30
59
17
15
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
NE
7
1.3
NE
6
0.6
NNW
4
0.5
N
4
0.6
N
4
0.5
N
4
0.9
NNE
7
1
NNE
5
1.1
NNE
5
1.2
NNE
6
1.3
NNE
6
1.3
NE
6
1.4
NE
6
1.3
NE
7
Energy kJ
178
132
10
7
10
9
76
48
71
84
112
124
149
159
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
3
3
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
Distance (km)
26
19
12
13
13
12
12
17
12
12
12
12
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
12
Best forecast wave conditions in Madeira
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
3
3
3
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
9
6
7
7
9
6
7
7
6
5
5
5
5
4
4
7
5
5
6
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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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