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
18.8° 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 Monday (May 18) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s. 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 1.2m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 8s period and expected on Friday (May 15) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Mon 18th May)1.5ft (0.4m) 15s
Best Surf 7AM (Wed 20th May)4ft (1.2m) 13s
Most Powerful 7AM (Wed 20th May)4ft (1.2m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

Thu
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
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
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
2
3
1
2
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
S
15
0.2
S
14
0.2
S
14
0.3
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
19
0.2
S
13
0.4
NW
15
0.6
NW
13
0.6
NW
12
0.6
NW
12
0.3
SSW
15
0.3
SSW
15
0.6
NW
15
1.2
NW
13
0.8
WNW
12
0.8
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
32
15
15
16
17
16
16
39
36
14
75
109
96
87
44
43
171
466
210
157
200
Wind (km/h)
0
NNW
10
NNE
10
NNE
5
WNW
5
NNW
10
NNE
5
NW
5
NNE
5
NE
5
WNW
5
NNW
5
N
5
S
5
ENE
5
ENE
5
ENE
5
NE
5
WNW
5
W
0
WNW
5
WNW
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
off
glassy
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross-off
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
High Tide
1:08AM2.12m
1:37PM2.14m
1:55AM2.19m
2:20PM2.23m
2:43AM2.21m
3:05PM2.27m
3:31AM2.17m
3:52PM2.26m
4:22AM2.07m
4:42PM2.20m
5:15AM1.94m
5:36PM2.11m
6:14AM1.80m
Low Tide
6:57PM0.24m
7:22AM0.07m
7:43PM0.11m
8:05AM0.02m
8:30PM0.02m
8:50AM0.02m
9:18PM-0.01m
9:35AM0.07m
10:08PM0.03m
10:23AM0.17m
11:01PM0.11m
11:14AM0.29m
00:00AM0.23m
12:10PM0.42m
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:09
7:09
7:07
7:07
7:07
7:05
7:05
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:58
8:59
9:00
9:00
9:00
9:01
9:01
9:02
1
Temp °C
17
15
17
17
14
18
18
16
18
18
15
19
19
16
20
20
16
21
20
18
21
17
14
16
16
13
18
18
16
18
18
15
20
20
17
21
20
17
22
21
20
22
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
13
0.5
NW
7
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
WNW
9
0.2
S
15
0.4
NW
7
0.4
NNW
10
0.4
NNW
8
0.2
S
14
0.3
NW
5
0.4
NW
15
0.6
NW
13
0.6
NW
12
0.6
NW
12
0.5
NW
11
0.5
NW
10
0.6
NW
15
1.2
NW
13
0.8
WNW
12
0.8
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
Energy kJ
32
23
15
8
17
14
37
28
16
4
75
109
96
87
56
51
171
466
171
157
200
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
10
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
WNW
9
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
N
12
0.2
NNW
10
0.2
S
14
0.3
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
19
0.2
NNW
8
0.2
S
13
0.2
SSW
17
0.3
SSW
16
0.3
WNW
10
0.3
WNW
9
0.3
WNW
13
0.6
NW
10
0.3
SSW
14
0.8
NW
12
0.6
E
6
0.4
SSW
15
Energy kJ
10
15
8
16
12
10
16
39
36
7
13
27
51
18
16
35
82
41
210
27
73
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
19
0.2
WNW
9
0.1
N
16
0.1
S
16
0.1
NW
9
0.2
S
14
0.1
W
8
0.1
S
20
0.1
W
8
0.2
S
13
0.2
SSW
17
0.3
NW
4
0.2
WNW
10
0.3
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
15
0.3
SSW
15
0.3
SSW
14
0.2
E
8
0.4
SSW
16
0.6
NW
11
0.1
N
10
Energy kJ
7
9
5
5
3
16
1
8
1
14
30
3
10
50
44
43
41
4
90
79
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NNW
8
0.8
NNE
7
1
NNE
8
0.9
NNE
7
0.9
NNE
8
0.9
NE
9
0.8
NE
9
0.8
NE
9
0.9
NNE
9
0.8
NE
9
0.7
NE
8
0.6
NE
6
0.5
NE
6
0.6
NE
5
0.4
ENE
5
0.6
ENE
5
0.6
ENE
5
0.6
ENE
6
0.8
ENE
6
0.5
N
3
0.9
NE
6
Energy kJ
70
62
120
97
105
135
114
91
135
91
67
34
15
16
10
18
21
25
45
5
54
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
2
2
2
Distance (km)
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
0
0
0
0
6
2
0
0
6
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Madeira
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
4
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
3
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
4
4
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
6
4
6
4
4
6
4
5
5
5
4
5
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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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