Faja da Areia Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.81° N 17.05° W

Faja da Areia Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 10 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Faja da Areia sea temperature is
23.4° C
1.7° 

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 10 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, NW swell with 411 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m 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 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Mon 13th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Best Surf 1PM (Mon 13th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sun 12th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s

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


Alright, let’s get into it. The next couple of days are a bit of a washout for Faja da Areia, with only small, weak, and messy swell on offer. There’s a bit of a wait for anything worthwhile, but the back half of the forecast window has some real potential.

We kick off on Friday the 10th with tiny waves around 1 ft from the NW, period only 8 seconds, and a light cross-onshore breeze. The water’s sitting at 74°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. It’s pretty poor right now.

Saturday the 11th sees a bump in size to 4 ft from the NNW, but it’s still short-period and cross-on. The energy is moderate (274), but the conditions are still second-rate.

Sunday the 12th is the first day to get a bit more interesting. Swell builds to 5 ft from the NW, period up to 9 seconds, and the energy is ramping up (408). The wind is light cross-shore, which is an improvement, but it’s still marginal. The rain showers might keep the crowds down, which is a silver lining.

Monday the 13th is a mixed bag. The morning is poor, but the afternoon turns glassy. The swell is 3 ft from the NNW, and while it’s not big, the glassy conditions make it surfable. It’s ordinary, but clean.

From Tuesday the 14th through Thursday the 16th, we’re in a flat spell. Waves drop to 2 ft or less, with barely any energy (as low as 29). The wind is glassy or calm, but there’s just no push. A few days of nothing.

Friday the 17th and Saturday the 18th start to show a pulse again, with swell building to 5 ft – 6 ft from the NE, but the wind is cross-on and the period is short (6-7 seconds). The energy is moderate (up to 306), but it’s still poor quality.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Sunday the 19th is the first standout. The swell jumps to 8 ft and then 10 ft from the NE, with a period of 8 seconds. The energy is strong (827 to 1016). This is big, powerful surf, and it’s coming from the optimum NNW direction. The wind is cross-on, but for a point break like Faja da Areia, that’s manageable. This is for experienced surfers only – it’s too big for beginners.

Monday the 20th holds the same size, 10 ft from the NE, with energy over 1000. The wind is lighter, but still cross-on. The conditions are still marginal, but the power is undeniable.

Tuesday the 21st is the absolute best of the bunch. The swell drops to a still-solid 7 ft from the NE, but the wind goes glassy in the morning. That’s a major positive. The energy is very strong (617). The wave comment says “expect very good surf conditions,” and that’s what we’re looking at. For a point break, this is a score.

After that, the swell slowly fades through the rest of the week. Wednesday the 22nd through Saturday the 25th sees waves from 6 ft down to 5 ft, with light cross-on breezes. The energy drops from strong (504) to weak (188). The quality is marginal at best, with poor conditions returning by the end.

So, the standout is Tuesday the 21st: glassy morning, 7 ft NE swell, strong energy, and the optimum direction. That’s the one to circle. The weekend before (19th-20th) is also worth a look for the crew who like it big and powerful, but it’s a rough ride.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Period (s)
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NW
8
0.4
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8
0.9
NW
5
1.3
NNW
8
1.1
NNW
8
1.7
NW
8
1.6
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9
1.5
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9
1.4
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1.1
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8
0.9
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8
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0.6
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0.3
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
18
18
43
241
161
411
408
334
250
151
133
92
32
34
66
60
42
28
29
12
32
Wind (km/h)
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WNW
10
NW
10
NNW
10
NW
15
NW
10
WNW
10
WNW
10
NW
10
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5
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5
NE
0
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5
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5
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Wind State
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High Tide
10:56AM1.75m
11:26PM1.78m
12:03PM1.88m
00:34AM1.88m
1:02PM2.03m
1:33AM1.98m
1:56PM2.18m
2:27AM2.06m
2:47PM2.30m
3:16AM2.10m
3:34PM2.37m
4:03AM2.10m
4:20PM2.37m
Low Tide
5:10PM0.50m
5:41AM0.41m
6:19PM0.37m
6:44AM0.31m
7:20PM0.21m
7:39AM0.21m
8:15PM0.08m
8:29AM0.13m
9:06PM-0.01m
9:17AM0.08m
9:54PM-0.04m
10:02AM0.08m
10:40PM-0.01m
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9:19
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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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