
Surf Forecasts:
Faja da Areia surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, NNW swell with 140 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s 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 (Jul 13) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s 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 1.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) 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 0.7m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Mon 13th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Mon 13th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Mon 13th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Faja da Areia over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for Faja da Areia over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I’ll be straight with you – the first week is a tough one to get excited about. We’ve got a few days of tiny, weak swell with clean conditions, but the energy just isn’t there. Monday morning the 13th sees a small 4ft NW swell rolling in with glassy conditions, but the wave energy is weak (154) and the period is short at 8 seconds. It’s surfable, but it’s nothing to write home about. The water is sitting at 74°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.
From Tuesday the 14th all the way through to Saturday the 19th, we’re looking at a real dry spell. The swell drops right off – under 3ft – and the wind, while mostly light or glassy, is coming from the wrong directions, mostly cross-onshore from the NE. The wave energy drops into the double digits, and the scores are flat. It’s a proper gap, over five days of basically nothing worth paddling out for.
The waves start to lift a little around Sunday the 20th, but the wind stays messy, cross-onshore from the NNE. We’re still in the doldrums, really. The swell bumps up to 4ft to 4ft, but with a short period of 6 seconds and poor wind, it’s just not coming together. This pattern hangs around until the 25th, with the swell getting a bit bigger (5ft to 6ft) but still plagued by that onshore or cross-onshore flow.
Now, the light at the end of the tunnel – and I mean the only real standout in this whole forecast – is the last few days. Sunday the 26th and Monday the 27th, we finally get some proper glassy mornings. The swell is a solid 5ft to 5ft from the NNE, with a slightly better period of 7 seconds. The wave energy jumps up to moderate levels (257 to 269), and with the wind going glassy, this is the cleanest the place will look all outlook. It’s not a monster, but for a break that’s *inconsistent* and exposed to a specific NNW optimum, seeing a decent NE swell lineup with offshore wind is a rare treat. Tuesday the 28th morning looks even better on paper, with 6ft from the NE and a glassy top, and the energy climbing to 329. That’s your window. The afternoons get a bit cross-onshore, so get on it early.
So, to sum it up: the first week and a half is a slog with very little to offer. The only real hope is that last weekend and the start of the next week – Sunday the 26th through Tuesday the 28th – where the stars align for a few glassy, clean sessions with waist to chest-high waves. If you’re patient, that’s your time.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 8 | N 8 | NNE 9 | N 8 | ESE 6 | N 5 | NNE 5 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
154 | 125 | 94 | 43 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 44 | 23 | 31 | 26 | 21 | 14 | 27 | 28 | 68 | 95 | 114 | 111 | 102 | 111 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:56PM2.18m | 2:27AM2.06m | 2:47PM2.30m | 3:16AM2.10m | 3:34PM2.37m | 4:03AM2.10m | 4:20PM2.37m | 4:49AM2.05m | 5:05PM2.31m | 5:33AM1.97m | 5:50PM2.18m | 6:18AM1.86m | 6:35PM2.01m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:15PM0.08m | 8:29AM0.13m | 9:06PM-0.01m | 9:17AM0.08m | 9:54PM-0.04m | 10:02AM0.08m | 10:40PM-0.01m | 10:46AM0.13m | 11:25PM0.08m | 11:29AM0.22m | 00:09AM0.20m | 12:14PM0.34m | 00:53AM0.35m | ||||||||
7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:15 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 21 |
Feels °C | 25 | 24 | 23 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 26 | 26 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | N 8 | N 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | N 8 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 |
154 | 125 | 94 | 43 | 47 | 43 | 48 | 81 | 57 | 36 | 34 | 21 | 12 | 18 | 21 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | WNW 11 | NW 8 | WNW 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 8 | N 8 | NNE 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | S 19 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 |
25 | 25 | 12 | 25 | 31 | 47 | 48 | 44 | 23 | 31 | 26 | 22 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 15 | NW 10 | NW 8 | WNW 10 | S 13 | NNE 10 | N 7 | S 12 | N 7 | ESE 6 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | S 19 | S 12 | S 18 | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 |
3 | 3 | 22 | 24 | 14 | 19 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 9 | 6 | 11 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 4 | N 5 | NNE 5 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | 27 | 28 | 68 | 95 | 114 | 111 | 102 | 111 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 17 | 507 | 509 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 14 | 14 |
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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.










