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
18.3° 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 Wednesday (Apr 29) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Faja Dos Padres in the next 16 days are 1.3m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) 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 1.6m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (May 06) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Wed 29th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 11s
Best Surf 7PM (Wed 29th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 11s
Most Powerful 1AM (Fri 1st May)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
0
0
1
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
WNW
12
1
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
1.3
W
11
1.1
WNW
11
1
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
9
0.6
WNW
8
0.5
WNW
8
0.4
WNW
7
1
WSW
5
1.5
WSW
7
1.5
WSW
6
1.5
WSW
7
1.1
WSW
6
0.9
WSW
6
0.8
WSW
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
311
259
206
153
202
418
297
231
169
110
90
50
35
17
53
206
181
198
104
66
71
Wind (km/h)
0
SSW
5
SSW
0
SW
5
SSW
10
SW
5
W
5
WSW
10
WSW
5
WNW
10
W
10
WNW
5
WNW
5
SSW
5
WSW
5
SW
10
SSW
10
WSW
10
SW
15
W
20
NW
15
N
glassy
cross-on
glassy
on
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
1:37PM1.98m
1:48AM2.04m
2:09PM2.03m
2:23AM2.03m
2:41PM2.06m
2:56AM2.00m
3:12PM2.06m
3:29AM1.94m
3:43PM2.02m
4:02AM1.86m
4:16PM1.95m
4:36AM1.76m
4:52PM1.86m
Low Tide
7:40PM0.28m
7:58AM0.20m
8:14PM0.24m
8:28AM0.20m
8:46PM0.22m
8:58AM0.22m
9:19PM0.23m
9:28AM0.27m
9:52PM0.28m
10:00AM0.35m
10:27PM0.35m
10:33AM0.44m
11:05PM0.46m
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7:22
7:22
7:20
7:20
7:18
7:18
7:16
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8:46
8:47
8:49
8:49
8:50
8:51
8:52
9
14
3
3
Temp °C
17
17
16
19
19
16
19
19
16
19
19
17
18
19
18
19
20
18
20
19
17
17
16
16
18
18
16
19
19
16
19
18
17
19
19
19
19
21
19
18
17
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
WNW
12
1
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
1.3
W
11
1.1
WNW
11
1
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
9
0.6
WNW
8
0.5
WNW
8
0.4
WNW
7
0.3
W
9
0.2
NNW
10
0.2
NNW
10
0.3
NNW
9
1.1
WSW
6
0.9
WSW
6
0.8
WSW
7
Energy kJ
311
259
206
153
202
418
297
231
169
110
90
50
35
17
15
10
9
16
104
66
71
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNE
8
0.4
NNE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.3
NNE
7
0.4
NW
15
0.6
NNW
16
0.6
NNW
14
0.6
NNW
14
0.6
NNW
13
0.5
NW
13
0.4
NNW
12
0.4
NNW
12
0.4
NW
11
0.3
NNW
11
0.2
NNW
10
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.3
NNW
9
0.3
NNW
8
0.3
NNW
8
Energy kJ
22
23
16
11
57
162
140
133
118
82
56
53
30
23
10
2
2
2
15
13
13
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.3
ENE
7
0.2
SSW
16
0.3
NNE
7
0.3
NNE
8
0.3
SSW
15
0.2
NNE
8
0.2
NNE
8
0.3
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
11
0.1
N
7
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
19
0.2
W
10
0.2
W
10
0.3
W
9
Energy kJ
24
16
11
25
11
14
42
7
7
34
17
14
14
14
13
1
7
7
8
8
15
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
3
0.4
SW
3
1
WSW
5
1.5
WSW
7
1.5
WSW
6
1.5
WSW
7
Energy kJ
3
2
53
206
181
198
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
2
3
2
3
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
7
0
2
17
7
0
22
2
22
7
6
7
17
17
17
17
17
17
504
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Madeira
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
4
2
4
1
3
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
8
6
5
5
6
7
5
5
5
4
5
5
4
7
5
4
5
4
4
4
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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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