Faja da Areia Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.81° N 17.05° W

Faja da Areia Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 22 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Faja da Areia sea temperature is
24.7° C
1.3° 

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 22 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 11s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, NNW swell with 3,066 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 11s period with NNW 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 11s 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 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Mon 24th Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 11s
Best Surf10AM (Mon 24th Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 11s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sun 23rd Aug)10ft (3.0m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin' at Faja da Areia. It’s a point break that’s exposed to the swell, but right off the bat, I gotta tell ya – this spot is inconsistent, so we’re gonna have to be patient.

The first few days are a bit of a write-off, to be honest. Through Friday the 21st and Saturday the 22nd, we’ve got small, weak swell with a period of only 6 to 10 seconds, and the wind is either cross-on or onshore. The wave energy is weak to moderate (around 111 to 252), and the surf is just poor. You’re better off waiting.

Now, Sunday the 23rd is where things get interesting. We’ve got a pulse of swell coming in from the NNW at 10 ft, with a period of 12 to 13 seconds – that’s a proper groundswell. The combined energy jumps right up to strong (2789). The downside? The wind is cross-on at 15 km/h, making it fairly choppy. That’s a lot of water for a beginner spot, and with that size, it’s really only for the experienced crew. Still, a big swell is a big swell.

The real standout window is Monday the 24th. The swell drops a touch to 8 ft in the morning, still from the NNW with a 10-second period, but the wind goes light and variable. By Monday afternoon, it turns glassy – dead calm. The waves are 7 ft, the energy is still strong (833), and the conditions are expected to be very good. This is the best session on offer. The water temp is 77°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you’ll be comfy in a shorty or just boardies.

Tuesday the 25th morning is also worth a mention – glassy again, with 5 ft swell from the north, 9-second period, and moderate energy (363). Good surf conditions, but it’s smaller. After that, the swell fades and the wind turns cross-on, so we’re back to poor surf through the rest of the week.

From the 26th through to the 31st, we’re in a long, flat spell. The swell drops below 3 ft often, and the energy is weak (as low as 127). The wind is mostly cross-on, and the surf is either poor or marginal. There’s a gap of several days with no real recommendations.

The first week of September doesn’t offer much hope either. On the 1st, we get a tiny 2 ft glassy morning, but it’s barely surfable. The energy is weak (74). The rest of the days are small, with poor conditions. By the 3rd, there’s a 3 ft glassy morning, but it’s ordinary. The 5th of September has a little more size at 5 ft, but the wind is cross-on again.

So, to wrap it up: if you’re keen, your best bet is Monday the 24th of August, afternoon session. Glassy, solid 7 ft NNW swell, and the water’s warm. That’s the one. Sunday the 23rd is big, but rough. Everything else is a wait-and-see game.

Stay patient, and keep an eye on the sky.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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Monday
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Tuesday
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Thursday
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1.7
NNW
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NNW
13
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NNW
13
2.5
NNW
11
2.3
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11
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10
1.8
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10
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8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
245
226
1158
2747
3066
1645
1167
951
605
359
235
127
114
78
82
84
106
69
164
222
131
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
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WNW
10
WNW
15
NW
15
WNW
10
NW
5
NNW
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NW
5
NNE
5
WNW
10
NW
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WNW
10
NNE
10
N
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NNE
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NE
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NNE
15
NE
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NE
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Wind State
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High Tide
10:48AM1.48m
11:34PM1.42m
11:59AM1.59m
00:31AM1.53m
12:48PM1.73m
1:12AM1.66m
1:26PM1.88m
1:46AM1.79m
1:59PM2.02m
2:18AM1.90m
2:30PM2.14m
2:49AM2.00m
3:01PM2.21m
3:20AM2.06m
Low Tide
4:12AM0.84m
5:21PM0.78m
5:37AM0.77m
6:24PM0.66m
6:31AM0.64m
7:07PM0.52m
7:11AM0.50m
7:41PM0.39m
7:45AM0.37m
8:13PM0.26m
8:16AM0.26m
8:44PM0.16m
8:47AM0.17m
9:14PM0.09m
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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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