Faja da Areia surf break

Faja da Areia surfForecast / Madeira / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Tuesday 26 May 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
19.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Tuesday (May 26) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. 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 1.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 30) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 11s period and expected on Sunday (May 31) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Tue 26th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Best Surf 7PM (Tue 26th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sat 30th May)5ft (1.5m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
1
0
0
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
2
0
1
1
1
0
1
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
NW
12
1.3
NW
12
1.1
NW
11
1
NW
11
0.8
NW
10
0.6
NW
10
0.7
NW
11
0.6
NW
11
1.2
WNW
11
1.2
NW
10
1.1
NW
10
1
NW
10
1
WNW
12
1.5
WNW
12
1.1
NE
6
1.3
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
11
1
NE
7
1
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
471
463
331
220
141
79
126
96
335
298
225
181
297
644
69
394
394
322
84
186
525
Wind (km/h)
5
ENE
0
NW
5
WNW
5
NW
10
NW
5
NW
0
NNE
5
N
5
N
5
NNE
10
NNE
5
NE
5
NNE
10
NNE
10
NNE
10
NNE
10
NE
10
NE
10
NE
10
NE
10
NE
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
11:43AM1.73m
11:57PM1.81m
12:28PM1.80m
00:42AM1.83m
1:07PM1.88m
1:22AM1.85m
1:43PM1.93m
2:00AM1.86m
2:18PM1.97m
2:37AM1.86m
2:53PM1.98m
3:12AM1.84m
3:28PM1.98m
3:48AM1.81m
Low Tide
5:48PM0.54m
6:15AM0.41m
6:34PM0.47m
6:53AM0.38m
7:15PM0.41m
7:28AM0.35m
7:52PM0.35m
8:02AM0.34m
8:28PM0.32m
8:36AM0.33m
9:03PM0.31m
9:10AM0.35m
9:40PM0.32m
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clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:03
7:01
7:01
7:01
7:01
7:01
7:01
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:07
9:07
9:07
9:08
9:08
9:09
9:10
Temp °C
23
22
18
21
21
17
22
21
17
21
21
15
21
21
16
22
23
18
24
24
19
25
23
20
21
21
18
23
23
19
22
21
15
20
20
15
21
23
17
24
24
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
NW
12
1.3
NW
12
1.1
NW
11
1
NW
11
0.8
NW
10
0.6
NW
10
0.7
NW
11
0.6
NW
11
1.2
WNW
11
1.2
NW
10
1.1
NW
10
1
NW
10
1
WNW
12
1.5
WNW
12
1.5
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
10
1
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
12
Energy kJ
471
463
331
220
141
79
126
96
335
298
225
181
297
644
553
394
394
322
227
186
525
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
ENE
7
0.7
ENE
8
0.5
ENE
8
0.5
ENE
8
0.5
ENE
8
0.5
ENE
8
0.6
ENE
8
0.7
ENE
8
0.6
NE
8
0.6
NE
7
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
SSW
14
0.9
NW
9
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
17
0.2
S
16
0.4
NW
14
0.2
S
15
Energy kJ
35
50
32
35
35
33
51
59
45
43
21
21
123
20
17
17
3
6
20
50
17
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NNE
6
0.5
WNW
10
0.4
WNW
10
0.2
SSW
15
0.3
SSW
16
0.5
NW
12
0.4
WNW
9
0.4
WNW
8
0.4
NW
10
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
WNW
15
0.2
SSW
14
0.1
S
20
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
12
0.2
S
16
0.1
S
12
Energy kJ
19
56
32
22
48
72
32
27
26
24
21
20
8
7
6
6
3
3
20
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
N
6
0.3
NW
3
0.4
NNW
3
0.3
NNE
6
0.2
N
5
0.6
NE
7
0.7
NE
7
0.8
NE
6
0.9
NE
6
1.1
NE
6
1.1
NE
6
1.1
NE
6
1.1
NE
6
1
NE
7
1
NE
6
1.1
NE
6
Energy kJ
11
1
3
6
2
42
44
38
50
69
95
96
106
84
79
82
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
3
Distance (km)
0
0
0
15
15
14
0
0
0
0
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
Best forecast wave conditions in Madeira
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
4
4
3
3
3
4
2
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
7
7
9
6
9
9
6
5
5
5
5
8
7
6
4
5
6
6
6
6
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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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