Faja da Areia surf break

Faja da Areia surfForecast / Madeira / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Wednesday 22 Apr 2026 WEST
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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
17.6° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 (Apr 22) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Faja da Areia in the next 16 days are 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 23) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 11s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 23) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Wed 22nd Apr)8ft (2.5m) 12s
Best Surf10PM (Wed 22nd Apr)8ft (2.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 7AM (Thu 23rd Apr)8ft (2.5m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
2
4
3
3
3
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
1
1
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
NW
12
2.5
NW
12
2.5
WNW
11
1.1
NW
11
2.2
NW
11
1.9
NW
11
1.8
NW
11
1.6
NW
10
1.1
NW
10
1.2
NW
9
0.9
NW
9
0.8
NW
9
0.6
NNW
9
1.4
NE
6
1.5
NNE
6
1.5
N
7
0.9
WNW
14
1.3
WNW
13
1.3
WNW
12
1.4
N
7
1.4
N
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1291
1870
1673
298
1131
878
712
488
250
246
118
93
52
135
181
200
330
569
518
181
173
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
10
SW
10
SW
10
SW
5
WSW
0
WNW
0
NW
5
NE
5
NE
5
NNE
10
NE
10
NNE
10
N
10
NNE
10
N
10
NNW
10
N
10
N
10
NNW
10
N
10
N
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
High Tide
6:42PM1.89m
7:29AM1.61m
7:58PM1.77m
8:57AM1.53m
9:25PM1.74m
10:24AM1.56m
10:43PM1.80m
11:31AM1.66m
11:44PM1.89m
12:21PM1.78m
00:32AM1.97m
1:02PM1.89m
1:13AM2.02m
Low Tide
1:09AM0.44m
1:26PM0.62m
2:38AM0.54m
2:57PM0.69m
4:09AM0.53m
4:25PM0.66m
5:20AM0.44m
5:32PM0.56m
6:12AM0.35m
6:23PM0.45m
6:53AM0.27m
7:04PM0.35m
7:27AM0.22m
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clear
clear
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clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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7:30
7:28
7:26
7:26
7:24
7:24
7:22
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8:43
8:43
8:44
8:45
8:45
8:45
8:46
8:47
Temp °C
18
16
18
19
17
19
18
16
18
18
15
19
19
15
20
20
15
20
21
15
21
16
15
18
19
18
20
19
17
18
18
15
18
18
14
18
18
14
18
19
13
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
NW
12
2.5
NW
12
2.5
WNW
11
2
WNW
10
2.2
NW
11
1.9
NW
11
1.8
NW
11
1.6
NW
10
1.1
NW
10
1.2
NW
9
0.9
NW
9
0.8
NW
9
0.6
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
9
1
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
14
1.3
WNW
13
1.3
WNW
12
1.4
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
11
Energy kJ
1291
1870
1673
853
1131
878
712
488
250
246
118
93
66
103
218
173
330
569
518
548
394
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
NNW
14
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
12
1.1
NW
11
0.3
NNE
11
0.3
NNE
11
0.3
NNE
10
0.3
NNE
10
0.7
W
9
0.2
NNE
9
0.5
W
8
0.3
ESE
6
0.6
E
6
0.6
WNW
11
0.4
NW
8
0.4
ENE
8
0.7
WNW
9
0.6
ENE
8
0.5
ENE
8
0.5
ENE
8
0.5
ENE
8
Energy kJ
630
3
3
298
23
22
20
19
76
8
33
8
27
97
18
26
86
51
36
36
38
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
16
0.2
N
11
0.1
S
12
0.2
S
12
0.2
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.2
NNE
10
0.1
S
12
0.2
NNE
8
0.1
W
13
0.6
NNW
9
0.4
NNW
9
0.1
W
19
0.4
NW
17
0.6
ENE
8
0.6
WNW
9
0.4
WNW
8
0.1
N
12
Energy kJ
3
5
5
10
3
11
9
2
9
3
7
3
52
31
7
74
50
61
22
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
3
0.4
SW
3
0.5
SW
3
0.3
NE
3
0.4
NE
3
0.7
NE
4
1
NE
5
0.9
NNE
5
1.4
NE
6
1.5
NNE
6
1.5
N
7
1.5
N
7
1.6
N
7
1.6
N
7
1.4
N
7
1.4
N
7
Energy kJ
3
2
6
1
2
15
47
40
135
181
200
202
229
229
181
173
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
2
3
3
3
3
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
3
2
2
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
0
15
0
0
0
14
14
15
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
Best forecast wave conditions in Madeira
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
3
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
4
1
2
2
3
3
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
7
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
7
4
4
6
5
9
8
7
4
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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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