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Lat Long: 32.65° N 17.02° W

Faja Dos Padres Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 03 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Faja Dos Padres sea temperature is
22.9°C
1.1° 

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 3 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 17 Nov, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 15s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 9 Nov, 3PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, W swell with 2,923 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 3 Nov, 9PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 12s period with NW 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 Tuesday (Nov 03) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m 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 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Nov 09) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 17s period and expected on Tuesday (Nov 17) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (WET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Tue 3rd Nov)1.5ft (0.4m) 12s
Best Surf 9AM (Tue 17th Nov)5ft (1.5m) 15s
Most Powerful 3PM (Mon 9th Nov)11ft (3.5m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 181mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, strong winds from the WSW by Sun night).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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High Tide
9:55PM1.66m
10:10AM1.89m
10:50PM1.78m
11:03AM1.97m
11:35PM1.90m
11:48AM2.02m
00:14AM2.00m
12:28PM2.05m
00:49AM2.06m
1:04PM2.04m
1:23AM2.09m
1:39PM2.01m
1:56AM2.09m
Low Tide
3:42PM0.44m
3:56AM0.56m
4:40PM0.35m
4:53AM0.45m
5:25PM0.27m
5:39AM0.35m
6:03PM0.21m
6:19AM0.27m
6:38PM0.18m
6:56AM0.21m
7:10PM0.18m
7:30AM0.19m
7:41PM0.21m
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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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