Faja da Areia surf break

Faja da Areia surfForecast / Madeira / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Thursday 09 Apr 2026 WEST
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Faja da Areia surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Faja da Areia sea temperature is
17.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 3.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 16) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 11s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 11) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 4AM (Thu 16th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
1
0
1
1
2
2
1
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
1
2
2
4
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
5
N
3
NNW
3
N
3.5
N
3.5
N
3
N
2.5
N
2.4
N
1.9
NNW
3
NNW
3
NNW
3
NNW
3
NNW
2.4
NNW
1.8
NNW
1.6
NNW
1.7
NNW
1.5
NW
1.3
NW
1.3
NW
2.5
NW
Period(s) (?)11131291099914151416141413121312131218
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)679324802667204820811245113889914353835309644903371204911037279536045814943876
Wind
(km/h)
30
NNE
20
NNE
20
N
20
N
20
N
20
N
15
N
10
NNE
15
NNE
15
NE
10
NE
10
NE
10
ENE
10
ENE
10
ENE
10
E
10
E
10
ENE
15
ENE
10
E
15
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
onononononononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscross-
on
crosscrosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:44PM
1.48
8:40AM
1.32
9:23PM
1.47
10:21AM
1.37
10:46PM
1.57
11:27AM
1.51
11:41PM
1.73
12:14PM
1.69
12:24AM
1.90
12:53PM
1.87
1:03AM
2.07
1:30PM
2.03
1:41AM
2.21
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:06PM
0.80
2:19AM
0.83
2:40PM
0.87
4:05AM
0.80
4:20PM
0.81
5:16AM
0.66
5:25PM
0.68
6:04AM
0.49
6:12PM
0.52
6:42AM
0.31
6:52PM
0.35
7:19AM
0.14
7:31PM
0.20
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Sunrise7:46--7:45--7:43--7:43--7:41--7:39--7:39--
Sunset-8:32--8:34--8:35--8:35--8:36--8:37--8:37-
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
3142-----------------
Temp. °C151515161715181815151612161612191915192016
Feels °C (?)111212131513171713121410151510181814181815
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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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