
Surf Forecasts:
Faja da Areia surf forecast from 4 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 16 Nov, 9PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 14 Nov, 12PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, NW swell with 2,268 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 4 Nov, 12PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period with NNE swell.
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 Wednesday (Nov 04) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. 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 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 14) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 5.0m 12s period and expected on Monday (Nov 09) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WET) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Wed 4th Nov) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Mon 16th Nov) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Sat 14th Nov) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Faja da Areia over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 119mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 19°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Sat night, fresh winds from the SW by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 4 | Thursday 5 | Friday 6 | Saturday 7 | Sunday 8 | Monday 9 | Tuesday 10 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 11 | NW 12 | NW 12 | WNW 15 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | NW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
92 | 121 | 274 | 300 | 386 | 277 | 161 | 99 | 55 | 35 | 23 | 150 | 430 | 403 | 256 | 816 | 746 | 447 | 0 | 0 | 484 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross |
High Tide | 10:11AM1.89m | 10:51PM1.79m | 11:04AM1.97m | 11:36PM1.91m | 11:49AM2.03m | 00:15AM2.00m | 12:29PM2.05m | 00:50AM2.07m | 1:05PM2.05m | 1:24AM2.10m | 1:40PM2.02m | 1:57AM2.09m | 2:15PM1.96m | 2:29AM2.06m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:40PM0.34m | 4:54AM0.45m | 5:26PM0.26m | 5:40AM0.34m | 6:04PM0.21m | 6:20AM0.26m | 6:38PM0.18m | 6:57AM0.21m | 7:11PM0.18m | 7:31AM0.19m | 7:42PM0.20m | 8:05AM0.20m | 8:13PM0.25m | ||||||||
7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | |
— | 6:15 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:09 | — | |
mm | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 46 | 16 | 28 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
Temp °C | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 |
Feels °C | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | WSW 7 | NW 12 | NW 12 | WNW 15 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | NW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 |
92 | 121 | 274 | 221 | 386 | 277 | 161 | 99 | 55 | 27 | 22 | 83 | 430 | 403 | 256 | 816 | 746 | 447 | 1846 | 1365 | 484 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | NNE 8 | NW 14 | NW 12 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | W 6 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 11 | NNE 8 | SSE 8 | NW 12 | — | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | N 9 |
56 | 49 | 147 | 300 | 161 | 111 | 53 | 36 | 20 | 35 | 23 | 150 | 6 | 25 | 106 | — | 10 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 55 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | W 10 | S 12 | W 5 | WNW 10 | WNW 7 | NNE 8 | WNW 9 | NW 12 | WNW 8 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | N 8 | — | — | — | — | — | S 5 |
27 | 24 | 62 | 48 | 3 | 11 | 10 | 21 | 24 | 8 | 23 | 71 | 6 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ESE 5 | SSE 3 | SW 3 | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | — | SW 6 | WSW 8 | W 9 | W 12 | W 12 | WNW 11 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 7 |
— | — | 4 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 28 | 100 | 235 | — | 165 | 630 | 2232 | 6718 | 5460 | 3277 | 122 | 104 | 43 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 7 | 7 | 19 |
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Information about the Faja da Areia Surf forecast
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.










