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Faja da Areia surfForecast / Madeira / Portugal
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Tuesday 12 May 2026 WESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Faja da Areia surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Faja da Areia sea temperature is
18.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Faja da Areia this week:
The surf forecast for Faja da Areia over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Faja da Areia in the next 16 days are 2.3m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (May 12) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Tue 12th May) | 7ft (2.2m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Tue 12th May) | 7ft (2.2m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Tue 12th May) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Faja da Areia over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
N 12 | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | NNE 8 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 11 | |
1332 | 1126 | 841 | 578 | 482 | 274 | 201 | 195 | 454 | 408 | 358 | 497 | 577 | 563 | 398 | 436 | 329 | 363 | 363 | 319 | 283 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | |
High Tide | 11:22AM1.69m | 11:33PM1.88m | 12:10PM1.86m | 00:22AM2.01m | 12:54PM2.02m | 1:09AM2.12m | 1:38PM2.15m | 1:56AM2.20m | 2:21PM2.24m | 2:43AM2.22m | 3:06PM2.28m | 3:32AM2.18m | 3:53PM2.27m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:07AM0.46m | 5:21PM0.54m | 5:54AM0.31m | 6:11PM0.39m | 6:39AM0.17m | 6:58PM0.24m | 7:23AM0.07m | 7:44PM0.11m | 8:06AM0.01m | 8:31PM0.02m | 8:51AM0.01m | 9:19PM-0.01m | 9:36AM0.07m | 10:08PM0.02m | |||||||
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 | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — |
 | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:59 | — | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 |
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Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 17 |
18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 17 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 12 | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | WNW 9 | N 16 | N 14 | N 12 | N 11 | NE 9 | N 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 11 |
 kJ | 1332 | 1126 | 841 | 578 | 482 | 274 | 201 | 195 | 8 | 43 | 138 | 190 | 577 | 112 | 398 | 436 | 329 | 212 | 363 | 319 | 283 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | NW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | N 18 | WNW 9 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | NW 18 | NW 16 | NW 14 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 |
| kJ | 21 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 5 | 12 | 20 | 19 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 20 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 49 | 125 | 363 | 140 | 87 | 57 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | — | W 12 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | W 8 | W 10 | S 17 | S 17 | S 16 | NW 15 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | — | 3 | 18 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 8 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | NNE 8 | NE 10 | N 10 | NE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 454 | 408 | 358 | 497 | 327 | 563 | 138 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for Faja da Areia provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Faja da Areia can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Faja da Areia 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 da Areia) 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 da Areia 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 da Areia is 21 km (13 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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