Faja da Areia Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, switching over for the lads who think in feet. Let’s break down the next couple of weeks for Faja da Areia. It’s a waiting game, but there’s a proper window to lock in.

The run from Wednesday the 22nd through the end of July is mostly a write-off. There’s some swell in the water, 4 to 5ft from the NNE, but the wind is a constant light cross-onshore. The energy is moderate, but the conditions are marginal to poor, with choppy little lines that just aren’t doing it. This stretch drags on for over a week with no real highlights, just that persistent onshore breeze messing things up.

Now here’s the one to mark on your calendar: Saturday, August 1st. The morning is looking clean with a solid 6ft swell from the NE and glassy wind. That’s the ticket. The water is sitting near 75°, a touch warmer than usual. This spot is a point break that’s inconsistent and rarely breaks perfect, but when it does, and with glass like that, it’s special. The combined wave energy will be strong, so there’s plenty of push to work with. This is your best chance by a long shot, and with crowds being rare, you might have it all to yourself.

Sunday the 2nd fades fast. The swell drops to around 3-4ft, and even though the morning is glassy, it’s just ordinary. Monday the 3rd is tiny, with 2ft waves and no wind, but it’s flat by the afternoon. Then comes a quiet stretch for a few days. Tuesday the 4th afternoon shows a pulse of longer-period groundswell (12 seconds) from the WNW, reaching about 3ft, with moderate energy, but the cross-onshore wind ruins the party.

By the 6th of August, it’s small, poor, and onshore again. The first week of August has a few flickers but nothing steady. A dry spell like this is more normal around here, so don’t sweat it—forecasts can turn around.

Rusty.

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