Faja da Areia Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.81° N 17.05° W

Faja da Areia Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 16 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Faja da Areia sea temperature is
23.5° C
1.5° 

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 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, NNE swell with 352 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 1.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 10PM. 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 8s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful10PM (Wed 22nd Jul)5ft (1.5m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, I’m Rusty, and I’m looking at the charts for Faja da Areia, and I gotta be straight with you – the next couple of weeks are a real mixed bag. We’re looking at a long stretch of small, messy stuff before a possible little window of something better right at the end.

Right now, starting Thursday the 16th, it’s flat. Tiny waves around 1ft to 1ft coming from the NNE, with a short period. The water is a touch warmer than normal at 74°. The energy is super weak (36). It’s pretty much a lake out there. No surf to speak of.

This quiet spell hangs around for a good long while. From Thursday the 16th right through to the 22nd, we’re in the doldrums. Swell heights barely creep past 3ft, with periods mostly under 8 seconds. The combined energy stays low, only hitting moderate numbers (140) around the 21st. The wind is a persistent cross-onshore from the NE, which is not doing us any favours. It’s a frustrating stretch. The forecast says "poor surf conditions" for almost every session.

Then, we get a slight lift. Around Wednesday the 22nd and Thursday the 23rd, the swell picks up a bit, hitting 4ft to 5ft, still from the NNE. The period stretches to 7-8 seconds, and the energy gets into the 200-260 range. It’s more "marginal" than "good," but it’s a step up. The wind is still mostly cross-onshore, though, so it’s not going to be clean.

We slide back into a flat patch again from the 24th to the 27th. Swell drops back to 5ft but with a short period of 6 seconds, and the energy falls off. More poor conditions.

Now, here’s the one that has my attention. On the very last day of the month, Friday the 31st of July, we see a pulse. Swell hits 5ft to 5ft, but the key is the period – it jumps to 12 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell, and it’s coming from the NNW, which is the optimum direction for this break. The combined energy shoots up to 930-945, which is a serious sign of power. The wind is still cross-onshore, which is a shame, but for that part of the world, a 12-second NNW swell is a standout. It’s a long-range call, so keep your fingers crossed, but if it lines up, it’ll be the best wave we’ve seen in this whole forecast.

The rest of the 29th and 30th will be building towards that, with a NW swell and moderate energy, but still on the cross-onshore side.

So, the honest truth? For the first week and a half, you’re better off doing something else. The real chance, the only real chance, is that Friday the 31st. It’s a long shot, but it’s the one.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Period (s)
0.4
NNE
8
0.3
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9
0.3
N
7
0.6
NNE
4
0.4
E
6
0.5
E
6
0.9
NE
5
0.7
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5
0.7
E
6
0.9
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6
0.9
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6
1
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5
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5
1.1
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5
1.1
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6
1.2
NNE
6
1.2
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6
1.2
NNE
7
1.3
NNE
7
1.1
NNE
7
1.5
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9
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Energy kJ
27
15
9
11
11
16
31
30
33
52
56
45
53
65
83
90
96
148
163
128
337
Wind (km/h)
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5
NE
10
NE
10
NE
10
NE
10
NE
5
NE
5
NE
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NNE
10
NE
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10
NNE
10
NE
10
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15
NNE
10
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NE
10
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10
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10
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10
NNE
Wind State
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cross-on
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on
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High Tide
4:20PM2.37m
4:49AM2.05m
5:05PM2.31m
5:33AM1.97m
5:50PM2.18m
6:18AM1.86m
6:35PM2.01m
7:05AM1.75m
7:23PM1.83m
7:56AM1.65m
8:18PM1.65m
8:56AM1.57m
9:24PM1.53m
Low Tide
10:02AM0.08m
10:40PM-0.01m
10:46AM0.13m
11:25PM0.08m
11:29AM0.22m
00:09AM0.20m
12:14PM0.34m
00:53AM0.35m
1:02PM0.48m
1:40AM0.50m
1:57PM0.62m
2:33AM0.63m
3:05PM0.72m
3:39AM0.71m
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Temp °C
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23
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24
21
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Feels °C
28
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26
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26
23
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20
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21
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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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