Faja da Areia Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.81° N 17.05° W

Faja da Areia Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 17 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Faja da Areia sea temperature is
24.5°C
1.0° 

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 17 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 23 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 14s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 18 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 9s period, NNE swell with 950 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 12s 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 Sunday (Sep 20) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 7s. 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 2.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) 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 0.1m 14s period and expected on Friday (Sep 18) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Sun 20th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 12s
Best Surf 7PM (Wed 23rd Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 14s
Most Powerful 1AM (Fri 18th Sep)8ft (2.4m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

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

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
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1
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
3
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
NNE
9
2.4
NNE
9
2.4
NNE
9
2.4
NNE
9
2.2
NNE
8
1.9
NNE
8
1.7
NNE
8
1.4
NNE
7
0.7
NNW
13
0.9
NNW
12
0.9
NNW
11
0.8
NNW
10
0.9
ENE
9
0.9
NNW
12
0.7
NNW
13
0.9
NNW
12
0.8
NNW
12
0.8
NW
16
1.3
NW
14
1.5
NW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
766
950
929
909
667
447
373
208
173
263
225
114
108
213
151
255
180
287
676
755
Wind (km/h)
15
NNE
15
NNE
15
NE
15
NE
15
NE
10
NE
5
NNE
10
NE
10
ENE
5
ENE
5
NE
5
NE
5
NNE
5
E
5
NE
5
ENE
5
ENE
5
E
5
E
5
ENE
Wind State
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross
cross
glassy
High Tide
6:34PM1.53m
6:58AM1.55m
7:37PM1.37m
8:19AM1.44m
9:24PM1.31m
10:09AM1.45m
11:04PM1.38m
11:27AM1.57m
00:01AM1.51m
12:15PM1.73m
00:41AM1.67m
12:52PM1.89m
1:14AM1.82m
Low Tide
00:31AM0.70m
1:17PM0.76m
1:35AM0.84m
2:57PM0.85m
3:26AM0.89m
4:50PM0.80m
5:04AM0.81m
5:54PM0.67m
5:59AM0.66m
6:35PM0.51m
6:39AM0.51m
7:08PM0.36m
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8:12
8:10
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8:07
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Temp °C
23
20
23
23
21
23
23
19
25
25
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Feels °C
22
20
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19
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27
25
29
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26
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25
29
29
25
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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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