Faja da Areia Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.81° N 17.05° W

Faja da Areia Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 06 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Faja da Areia sea temperature is
24.8°C
1.2° 

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


Faja da Areia surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 12s period, NW swell with 367 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Faja da Areia this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Faja da Areia in the next 16 days are 1.1m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 1PM. 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 10s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 13) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1PM (Mon 7th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Faja da Areia over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, grab your board, let’s talk surf. The forecast for the next couple of weeks is a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got some clean windows early on, but there’s also a stretch where it’s going to get a little lumpy and closed out. The standout conditions are going to be limited, so you gotta pick your moments.

We start off this Sunday, September 6th, with a small but clean-ish signal at Fajada-Areia. Swell is coming in from the NNW at about 3ft with a solid 13-second period. It’s not big, but that long period means there’s some push behind it. The wind is light cross-onshore, which is a bit of a bummer, but it’s not going to wreck it. The energy is pretty weak, only 326, so it’s going to be small and maybe a little inconsistent. This is a spot that breaks rarely, so to have it on the radar at all is something. Water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing crazy. It’s a beginner-friendly wave, but with the light onshore breeze, it’ll have a bit of texture.

Monday the 7th sees a tiny bump in size, up to 4ft, but the period drops to 12 seconds. The energy is moderate now, around 620, but the direction shifts a touch more to the NW. Still, the wind is light cross-onshore, keeping things from being glassy. It’s still marginal, honestly. The scores are low, so don't expect magic.

Then we hit a rough patch. From Tuesday the 8th through to Saturday the 12th, the swell direction swings around to the NE. This is not what this spot wants. The period drops off a cliff to 6-7 seconds, which means short-period windswell. It’s going to be junky, weak, and cross-onshore. The wave comment says it plainly: poor surf conditions. Even though the swell height hovers around 5ft, that short period kills it. The energy is moderate but it’s just not going to break with any sort of shape. This isn't surf, it's just chop.

The following week, starting Sunday the 13th, things start to shift but not dramatically. We get a mix of NE and NNE swell, with heights around 5-6ft. The period is still short, around 7 seconds. The wind remains light and cross-shore, which is an upgrade from cross-on, but it's still not clean. The energy is moderate, and there are some better-looking numbers, but the forecast still calls it marginal.

Around Monday the 14th and Tuesday the 15th, the swell builds a little more to 6-7ft, but it’s still that short-period stuff. The wind backs off to a slight air, which is good, but the wave quality is still questionable. These are the days where you might get a few workable ones if you’re patient, but it’s not going to be firing.

The most promising window looks to be around Thursday, September 17th. The swell size pushes up to 7ft, and the period edges up to 9 seconds. The energy is strong, hitting 868. It’s still from the NNE, which is cross-on, but the size and the slightly longer period might give it some punch. This could produce some decent waves for the more experienced crew. 7ft is getting up there, so it’s too big for beginners, but for the average surfer, this is where the fun might be. Still, the wind is light cross-onshore, so it won't be perfect.

After that, it fades. By Friday the 18th it drops back down to 6ft, and the energy falls off. From the 19th onward, it’s mainly small, weak, and messy until we get to Monday the 21st. On Monday, we get a sign of life: a light glassy wind from the NW, and a small 2ft swell with a 7-second period. The wind is glassy, which is a huge plus for cleanliness. It’s small, but if you have a longboard, that might be the most fun, cleanest wave of the whole period. It’s very ordinary, but at least it won’t be a washing machine.

So, the call is this: the standout isn’t a day of barrels. It’s about picking the cleanest, most rideable moments. The 17th looks like the best bet for size and power, but the 21st might be the most fun for a clean, small day. There’s a long stretch of poor conditions in the middle, so pick your windows and don’t get too desperate.

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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
6
Monday
7
Tuesday
8
Wednesday
9
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NNW
13
0.9
NNW
12
0.9
WNW
11
0.8
NW
13
1.1
NW
12
1.1
NW
11
1.7
NE
6
1.6
NE
7
1.5
NE
6
1.4
NE
6
1.2
NE
6
0.9
ENE
6
1.1
NE
6
1.1
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6
0.7
N
12
1.5
NE
7
1.4
NE
7
1.5
NNE
7
1.4
NE
6
1.5
NNE
7
1.6
NNE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
198
210
190
224
355
263
239
215
172
139
109
57
69
80
138
192
183
199
172
199
236
Wind (km/h)
10
NNE
10
NNE
10
NE
10
NE
10
NE
15
NE
10
NE
10
NE
10
NE
10
NE
5
NE
5
NNE
10
NE
10
NE
15
NE
10
NE
10
NE
10
NE
10
ENE
10
NE
10
NE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
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cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
10:37AM1.69m
11:27PM1.64m
11:52AM1.86m
00:31AM1.80m
12:48PM2.06m
1:20AM1.95m
1:34PM2.23m
2:02AM2.08m
2:15PM2.34m
2:40AM2.16m
2:54PM2.37m
3:16AM2.19m
3:30PM2.34m
3:51AM2.16m
Low Tide
4:09AM0.68m
5:11PM0.54m
5:34AM0.56m
6:20PM0.36m
6:34AM0.39m
7:11PM0.18m
7:21AM0.23m
7:54PM0.04m
8:02AM0.11m
8:33PM-0.04m
8:40AM0.04m
9:08PM-0.06m
9:16AM0.03m
9:42PM-0.01m
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7:45
7:46
7:46
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7:48
7:48
7:48
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8:27
8:24
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8:19
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Temp °C
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28
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23
Feels °C
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24
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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.

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