Faja da Areia Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.81° N 17.05° W

Faja da Areia Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 08 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Faja da Areia sea temperature is
24.9° C
1.9° 

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 8 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period, N swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period, WNW swell with 175 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period with N 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 Sunday (Aug 09) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. 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 1.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 9s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sun 9th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 9s
Best Surf 4AM (Sun 9th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 4AM (Wed 12th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, crew, Rusty here. Let's break down this 16-day stretch for the local breaks. It’s a slow start, no doubt, but there is a solid pulse of energy waiting for us in the second week if you're patient.

The water is running about 77°F, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, so that's a bonus.

For the first several days, it's basically flat and messy. We're talking tiny, weak swell with onshore breezes. The wave energy is a paltry 75 to 157, which is just nothing. Don't even bother getting wet until around Wednesday the 12th, and even then it's only marginal. You're looking at a solid five to six day gap with no real surf on offer.

Things start to stir a bit from the 13th, but the swell direction is poor and the period is too short to make anything clean. The energy climbs a bit, but the quality is still lacking. The 16th and 17th see the swell up to around 6ft, but the wind is still messing with it. It's just not worth the effort.

Now, here’s the good part. The standout window is Tuesday the 18th and Wednesday the 19th. Tuesday afternoon, the wind goes completely dead – glassy conditions. The swell jumps to nearly 7ft and the energy readings are strong, hitting 546. This is the real deal. Wednesday morning looks even better with zero wind and a solid 7ft of north-northeast swell at 528 energy. This is the best of the whole run. That clean, powerful swell will have Faja da Areia absolutely firing.

Just know, at over 6ft, this is expert territory. This is not the day to bring your buddy who’s just learning. Wednesday afternoon, a light onshore wind returns, but the swell remains solid. The rest of the week through the 22nd still has some size, but it won't have the same magic as that 24-hour window.

So, in short: forget this week. The real show is on Tuesday the 18th afternoon and Wednesday the 19th morning. That’s the one to circle. Be there.

Rusty, out.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Saturday
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Sunday
9
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Period (s)
0.6
N
9
0.6
N
9
0.7
NW
7
0.4
N
9
0.5
NNW
9
0.9
NNW
9
1
N
8
0.8
NNW
8
0.7
N
8
0.6
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7
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WNW
9
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9
0.4
NNW
11
0.9
NE
5
0.8
WNW
9
0.7
NW
11
0.8
NW
10
1.2
NE
6
1.3
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6
1.3
NE
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
57
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54
25
45
137
136
87
58
40
73
158
164
39
36
98
123
120
112
118
120
Wind (km/h)
5
NNW
10
NNW
5
N
10
NNE
10
N
10
NNE
5
NNE
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N
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NNE
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Wind State
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High Tide
10:40AM1.69m
11:22PM1.68m
11:56AM1.84m
00:33AM1.80m
12:57PM2.02m
1:30AM1.95m
1:48PM2.20m
2:18AM2.06m
2:34PM2.34m
3:02AM2.13m
3:17PM2.41m
3:43AM2.15m
3:57PM2.40m
Low Tide
5:04PM0.55m
5:34AM0.52m
6:20PM0.39m
6:40AM0.38m
7:19PM0.21m
7:33AM0.24m
8:09PM0.06m
8:19AM0.12m
8:54PM-0.04m
9:01AM0.05m
9:35PM-0.08m
9:41AM0.03m
10:14PM-0.04m
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7:26
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7:28
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9:00
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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