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Lat Long: 32.65° N 17.02° W

Faja Dos Padres Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 17 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Faja Dos Padres sea temperature is
23.8°C
1.2° 

Faja Dos Padres surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Faja Dos Padres surf forecast from 17 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 19 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 15s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 20 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s period, NW swell with 295 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 18 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period with WNW swell.

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 Sunday (Oct 18) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s period. 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 0.9m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 20) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 18) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sun 18th Oct)2ft (0.6m) 11s
Best Surf 7PM (Mon 19th Oct)2.5ft (0.7m) 15s
Most Powerful10AM (Tue 20th Oct)3ft (0.9m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
17
Sunday
18
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Height (m)
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WNW
12
0.6
WNW
11
0.5
WNW
11
0.4
WNW
10
0.3
WNW
10
0.4
NW
10
0.4
NW
16
0.8
NW
14
0.9
NW
13
0.8
NW
13
0.3
WNW
9
0.4
NW
10
0.3
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
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13
0.3
S
12
0.3
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12
0.2
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12
0.2
S
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
153
93
66
37
20
25
94
293
295
242
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25
41
58
58
33
25
25
11
10
Wind (km/h)
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NNE
10
NNE
5
N
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NNE
10
NNE
5
N
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NNW
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WNW
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NE
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NE
15
NE
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ENE
15
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15
ENE
10
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10
ENE
15
NE
15
NE
15
NE
15
NE
Wind State
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cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
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High Tide
7:00PM1.39m
7:34AM1.50m
8:31PM1.32m
9:09AM1.48m
10:08PM1.37m
10:29AM1.57m
11:12PM1.50m
11:23AM1.70m
11:56PM1.65m
12:05PM1.85m
00:34AM1.82m
12:43PM1.99m
1:09AM1.97m
Low Tide
00:54AM0.81m
2:11PM0.82m
2:27AM0.87m
3:52PM0.79m
4:04AM0.82m
5:01PM0.67m
5:08AM0.70m
5:46PM0.52m
5:54AM0.56m
6:23PM0.36m
6:33AM0.41m
6:58PM0.21m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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18
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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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