Faja Dos Padres surfForecast / Madeira / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Wednesday 08 Apr 2026 WEST
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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
18.2° 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 Friday (Apr 10) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 18s. 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 1.1m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 11) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 13s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 09) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Fri 10th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s
Best Surf10PM (Fri 10th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sat 11th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.3
WNW
0.2
S
0.2
S
0.2
S
0.1
S
0.4
NW
0.1
S
0.3
WNW
0.4
WNW
0.4
WNW
0.7
WNW
0.6
WNW
0.4
WNW
0.3
WNW
0.3
SSW
0.3
SSW
0.3
SSW
0.3
SSW
0.3
SSW
0.3
SSW
0.8
NW
Period(s) (?)121313131314121211111110101016161615151412
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)291414134733274547103734219535150424241164
Wind
(km/h)
15
NNW
20
NNW
15
N
15
NNE
10
NNW
15
N
10
NNW
10
NNE
5
N
0
NW
15
NNE
15
NE
10
NE
15
NE
10
NE
10
ENE
15
ENE
10
NE
15
E
15
NE
15
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glassglassoffoffoffoffoffcross-
off
offoffcross-
off
offoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:33PM
1.58
7:07AM
1.39
7:43PM
1.48
8:39AM
1.32
9:22PM
1.47
10:20AM
1.37
10:45PM
1.57
11:27AM
1.51
11:40PM
1.73
12:13PM
1.68
12:23AM
1.90
12:52PM
1.86
1:02AM
2.07
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:54AM
0.74
1:05PM
0.80
2:18AM
0.83
2:39PM
0.87
4:04AM
0.80
4:19PM
0.81
5:15AM
0.67
5:24PM
0.68
6:03AM
0.49
6:11PM
0.52
6:42AM
0.31
6:51PM
0.35
7:18AM
0.14
Wed
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Sunrise--7:46--7:45--7:43--7:43--7:41--7:39--7:39
Sunset8:31--8:32--8:34--8:34--8:35--8:36--8:36--
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rain showers
part cloud
clear
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clear
clear
part cloud
clear
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clear
clear
clear
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Rain (mm)
-42121---------------
Temp. °C151416161517181617181616161317171318181519
Feels °C (?)121114151316181517191512141115161116161317
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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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