Faja Dos Padres surfForecast / Madeira / Portugal

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Faja Dos Padres surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Faja Dos Padres sea temperature is
19.1° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Faja Dos Padres this week:

The surf forecast for Faja Dos Padres over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Faja Dos Padres in the next 16 days are 2.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (May 06) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Tue 12th May)2ft (0.6m) 15s
Best Surf 4AM (Tue 12th May)2ft (0.6m) 15s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sat 9th May)8ft (2.4m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Faja Dos Padres over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the WNW by Fri morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
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
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
1
0
1
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
SSW
15
0.4
NW
7
0.3
NW
7
0.3
NW
7
0.2
WNW
15
1.6
W
6
2
W
7
2.5
WNW
9
2.3
WNW
10
2.1
WNW
11
1.8
WNW
10
1.5
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
9
1.2
W
8
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
15
0.5
SSW
15
0.5
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
21
21
0
8
8
22
193
408
892
1087
989
637
408
249
176
211
203
193
123
121
118
Wind (km/h)
15
NE
5
NE
5
N
5
NW
10
W
15
WSW
25
WSW
30
WNW
20
WNW
20
WNW
20
W
15
WNW
15
WNW
20
W
15
W
15
NW
15
WNW
10
NW
5
NW
10
ENE
10
NE
off
off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
off
High Tide
5:31PM1.77m
5:56AM1.55m
6:18PM1.67m
6:49AM1.46m
7:17PM1.61m
7:58AM1.41m
8:27PM1.59m
9:17AM1.44m
9:38PM1.64m
10:26AM1.54m
10:39PM1.74m
11:21AM1.69m
11:32PM1.87m
Low Tide
11:09AM0.53m
11:47PM0.57m
11:51AM0.63m
00:39AM0.66m
12:44PM0.72m
1:46AM0.72m
1:54PM0.77m
3:02AM0.70m
3:13PM0.76m
4:10AM0.61m
4:23PM0.67m
5:06AM0.47m
5:20PM0.54m
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clear
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7:16
7:16
7:15
7:13
7:13
7:11
7:11
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8:52
8:52
8:53
8:54
8:54
8:55
8:57
4
6
2
Temp °C
15
17
14
16
16
16
16
17
16
19
19
16
18
19
16
19
19
17
19
17
15
13
16
13
14
14
13
12
12
13
16
15
14
15
15
14
17
17
16
20
17
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NNW
8
0.4
NW
7
0.4
ESE
6
0.4
ENE
5
0.3
E
5
0.3
NE
8
0.4
WNW
13
0.5
WNW
13
0.6
WNW
12
2.3
WNW
10
2.1
WNW
11
0.2
SSW
15
0.3
SSW
19
0.7
NW
10
0.6
NNW
11
0.7
NNW
11
0.7
NNW
12
0.9
WNW
7
0.6
WNW
6
0.6
NW
12
0.7
NNW
11
Energy kJ
12
14
10
9
4
10
70
96
113
1087
989
21
73
108
76
109
125
66
28
112
121
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
8
0.2
SSW
15
0.4
NW
7
0.3
NW
7
0.3
NW
7
0.2
WNW
15
0.2
NNE
8
0.2
SSW
13
0.1
S
12
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
21
0.2
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
18
0.5
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
N
11
0.5
SSW
15
0.5
SSW
14
Energy kJ
5
21
14
8
8
22
6
16
3
25
24
42
21
186
176
211
203
193
89
121
118
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
W
8
0.2
N
10
0.2
NNE
8
0.3
NNE
8
0.1
S
13
0.2
S
13
0.1
NE
7
0.1
S
17
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.2
NNW
14
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
10
0.5
N
12
0.5
SSW
15
0.4
NNE
11
Energy kJ
21
5
8
7
13
3
13
2
6
14
14
3
2
2
20
2
2
72
123
42
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
ENE
5
0.8
ENE
5
0.4
NE
5
0.6
WSW
4
1.6
W
6
2
W
7
2.5
WNW
9
1.9
WNW
11
1.8
WNW
10
1.5
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
9
1.2
W
8
1.2
W
7
1
W
7
0.4
NNE
3
0.6
NE
4
Energy kJ
51
36
10
10
193
408
892
793
637
408
249
168
150
92
4
10
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
4
4
1
3
3
3
4
2
1
2
1
1
1
Distance (km)
7
7
7
7
17
17
22
517
22
22
466
2
2
459
17
2
11
2
2
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Madeira
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
4
4
4
4
4
2
1
2
1
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
4
4
4
4
4
2
1
2
1
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
6
5
5
5
5
5
6
5
5
4
4
5
9
5
9
9
5
9
9
8
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Information about the Faja Dos Padres Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Faja Dos Padres provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Faja Dos Padres can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Faja Dos Padres 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 (Faja Dos Padres) 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 Faja Dos Padres 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.

Faja Dos Padres is 6 km (4 miles) from the city of Camara de Lobos. If you plan a holiday in Madeira, look for hotels and other accommodation in Camara de Lobos. Camara de Lobos has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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