Faja da Areia Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.81° N 17.05° W

Faja da Areia Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 18 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Faja da Areia sea temperature is
25.0° C
1.6° 

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 18 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, NNE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, NNE swell with 300 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period with NNE 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m 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 1.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 10s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Thu 20th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Best Surf 4AM (Thu 20th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Most Powerful 7AM (Tue 25th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 21°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
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Rating
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0
1
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
1
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
NNE
8
1.4
NNE
8
1.3
NNE
8
1.2
N
8
1.2
NNE
8
1.4
NNE
8
1.3
NNE
8
1.1
N
7
1.4
NNE
6
1.3
NNE
6
1.2
NNE
7
0.8
N
10
1.1
N
10
0.9
NNW
9
1
N
10
1.1
N
10
0.8
N
9
1
NE
10
1.2
NE
9
1.2
NE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
333
270
235
200
197
238
196
120
165
143
143
127
226
132
198
225
99
196
251
231
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
10
NNW
10
NNW
10
NW
5
NNE
10
NNE
10
N
5
N
10
NNE
10
N
10
NE
10
N
5
N
10
W
5
WNW
10
NNW
20
NE
15
NE
10
ENE
10
NE
Wind State
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
6:34PM1.77m
6:58AM1.67m
7:21PM1.57m
7:52AM1.54m
8:28PM1.42m
9:12AM1.46m
10:05PM1.36m
10:48AM1.48m
11:34PM1.42m
11:59AM1.59m
00:31AM1.53m
12:48PM1.73m
1:12AM1.66m
Low Tide
00:40AM0.52m
1:03PM0.61m
1:26AM0.68m
2:06PM0.76m
2:33AM0.81m
3:41PM0.83m
4:12AM0.84m
5:21PM0.78m
5:37AM0.77m
6:24PM0.66m
6:31AM0.64m
7:07PM0.52m
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7:33
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8:50
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8:47
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8:44
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Temp °C
26
22
26
26
22
26
26
22
25
24
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21
Feels °C
28
24
28
28
24
28
28
25
25
24
21
26
27
24
28
26
22
24
23
22
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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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