Faja da Areia Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.81° N 17.05° W

Faja da Areia Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 16 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Faja da Areia sea temperature is
25.3° C
2.0° 

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 16 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, NNE swell with 405 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Faja da Areia this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Faja da Areia in the next 16 days are 1.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 9s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful10AM (Mon 17th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you about the surf ahead. It’s a bit of a strange one, so don't get too worked up just yet.

Looking at the whole 16-day window, there are no real all-time bombs on the cards. The energy is mostly moderate—we’re talking combined swell energy values sitting around 219 to 476 throughout, with a few pulses near the end. But here’s the catch: the wind is rarely your friend, and the swell direction is just off. This period is more about picking your moments than scoring perfect waves.

Faja da Areia (Azores) is the only spot in the mix, and it's an inconsistent point break. Don't expect it to be firing on all cylinders. This kind of setup needs the stars to align, and they rarely do.

The opening days, from the 16th to the 19th, are pretty much a write-off. The swell is hanging around 4ft to 5ft, but it’s short-period stuff—around 7 to 9 seconds—and the wind is mostly cross-onshore or straight onshore from the north-northeast. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there. You're looking at poor to marginal conditions. Not worth getting damp for.

There’s a little bump in size from the 20th to the 21st, with waves pushing 5ft to 6ft, but the period is still short and the winds are onshore or cross-onshore. The wave comment backs this up: “poor surf conditions.” It’ll be lumpy and messy. I'd give it a miss.

The 22nd and 23rd see the swell ease off to 3ft to 4ft. That's small and weak, with energy down around 109 to 250. The wind is a bit lighter, but it’s still not clean. The point might show a ripple, but it's not going to be a session you remember.

Now, here’s where things get interesting. We’ve got a gap of a few days with nothing on offer, and then a pulse arrives on the 24th and 25th. On the 24th, the swell jumps back up to 5ft to 6ft with a slightly longer period of 9 seconds, and the energy climbs to 343–476. But the wind is cross-onshore from the northeast and it's fairly choppy. It's a tease—more power, but still not clean.

The real standout is the Friday morning of the 28th. After what feels like an eternity of onshores, we finally get a window of glassy conditions. The wind drops to just 3 mph from the north-northeast, and the report calls it “glassy.” That’s the magic word. The swell is 6ft from the north-northeast with an 8-second period, and the combined energy is a solid 401. This will be the cleanest the point will look all period, and the only time it's actually worth paddling out. The north-northeast swell is right in line with the optimum direction for this break.

The weekend of the 29th and 30th still has size, with waves around 6ft to 6ft from the north-northeast and energy in the 412 to 449 range. But the wind switches back to a light cross-onshore, and the conditions become marginal again. It’ll be more of a battle than a pleasure.

The last day of the window, the 31st, looks like it’s fading back into the ordinary, with 5ft swell and cross-onshore winds.

So, there you have it. This is a long, frustrating stretch with only one real window of opportunity: Friday the 28th, early. Glassy conditions and a decent-sized, consistent swell at Faja da Areia. That’s your shot. Everything else is a grind. Be patient, be picky, and don't burn yourself out on the junk.

Rusty, out.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 21°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Period (s)
1.6
NNE
7
1.5
NNE
7
1.7
NNE
8
1.6
NNE
9
1.5
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9
1.4
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1.3
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1.4
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9
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1.6
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1.7
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1.6
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8
1.6
NNE
7
1.5
NNE
7
1.4
NNE
8
1.2
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8
1
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8
0.8
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7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
244
249
361
405
352
256
206
268
277
228
228
264
333
383
316
259
222
214
170
133
62
Wind (km/h)
10
NNE
10
NNE
10
NNE
5
N
10
NNE
5
NNE
10
N
10
NNW
10
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10
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10
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10
NNE
15
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10
NNE
10
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10
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10
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Wind State
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High Tide
4:59AM2.05m
5:15PM2.17m
5:37AM1.94m
5:53PM1.98m
6:15AM1.81m
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
Low Tide
10:58AM0.16m
11:27PM0.19m
11:36AM0.30m
00:02AM0.35m
12:17PM0.45m
00:40AM0.52m
1:03PM0.61m
1:26AM0.68m
2:06PM0.76m
2:33AM0.81m
3:41PM0.83m
4:12AM0.84m
5:21PM0.78m
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7:31
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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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